86 Entertainment Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 MGMT X 404.2 Production Accounting for Film Film & TV and Television ENTERTAINMENT For more information call (310) 825-9064, email 4.0 units [email protected], or visit Responsible for maintaining financial controls and entertainment.uclaextension.edu. financial reporting of all production funds, the produc- tion accountant must provide timely and accurate reporting of the financial information that will enable Business & Management the producers to maximize production values. This comprehensive course covers duties, including set up of Entertainment and oversight of all accounting functions (i.e. budgeting, cost reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, MGMT X 403.31 petty cash, purchase orders, BTL payroll, ATL payroll, The Business of Entertainment per diem, and banking) and knowledge of signatory 4.0 units guilds and unions. Other topics include related soft- With the entertainment industry converging into a ware; insurance; labor laws; and production tax credits, worldwide mass media, both business and operation rebates, and refunds. Guest speakers are included. models continue to rapidly evolve. This introductory Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with basic production termi- course for producers, directors, writers, development nology and some accounting knowledge is helpful. personnel, and aspiring media executives examines the changing business issues associated with the entertain- Reg# 368199 ment industry. Through lectures, discussions with Fee: $699 No refund after 7 July. industry guests, and case studies, instruction focuses ❖ Classroom on current business and production issues and intro- 11 mtgs duces new business models to navigate content onto Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 24-Aug. 26 new distribution platforms. Some history is highlighted UCLA: Dodd Hall to provide a context for current practices and potential. Saturday, 2-5pm, July 13 The course also features opportunities to meet senior UCLA: Dodd Hall entertainment industry executives in various sectors. c Topics include financing, contracts, intellectual property Aved Savoulian, audit manager and production issues, licensing, worldwide theatrical marketing and accountant, NBC Universal Feature Pictures, who has FILM & TELEVISION MUSIC distribution, worldwide home entertainment marketing has held previous positions at CBS Television and Fox and distribution, worldwide television production and Sports Networks. 86 Business & Management 93 Film Scoring distribution, multi-channel network distribution and Greg Hemstreet, senior director, Production Finance, of Entertainment opportunities, the impact of piracy, and leveraging new Universal Pictures 94 Music Business distribution platforms. By the end of the course, stu- 87 Acting dents should have an understanding of the opportuni- MGMT X 403.01 94 Music Production ties available in the business of entertainment. Legal Primer for the 88 Cinematography Reg# 368442 Entertainment Business Fee: $699 4.0 units 89 Directing No refund after 17 July. This unique course explores key legal principles and ❖ Classroom contractual relationships within the film and television 90 Entertainment Development 10 mtgs industry through a dynamic assortment of lectures and Thursday, 7-10pm, June 27-Sept. 5 hands-on workshops. You develop a core understanding 91 Producing UCLA: Dodd Hall of subjects including idea protection, copyright, defa- mation, privacy, and the right of publicity. In addition, 92 Post-Production No meeting July 4. c Instructor to be announced you are exposed to key issues in manager agreements and in standard film and television agreements, includ- MGMT X 403.34 ing literary option/purchase agreements, life rights Entertainment Financing: agreements, collaboration agreements, and talent employment agreements. The course concludes with From First $ to Distribution of Profits exploring independent film finance and distribution 4.0 units deals. Through learning some essential “countermea- This course covers the financial aspects of each step sures” to use when reviewing such contracts, you are of the motion picture value chain (from development empowered in a way usually only reserved for elite through profit participation) and considers the implica- talent lawyers—and have a lot of fun in the process. For more information call (310) 825-9064. tions of financial choices. Designed to give you a general understanding of how financial deals are Reg# 367911 structured, topics include how film financing is Fee: $699 secured, connecting the production budget to the No refund after 28 June. m financing, when a completion guarantor is required, Online and the various types of domestic and international June 24-Sept. 8 distribution arrangements. You also learn about third- Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & Entertainment Studies party profit participation agreements and the practical David Wienir, talent lawyer at United Talent Agency. aspects and procedures that underlie them; terms and Before UTA, Mr. Wienir practiced law at two top talent definitions that impact bottom line considerations, boutiques where he represented Steven Spielberg and including contingent compensation; distribution fees Madonna. He was named to Variety’ s 2014 Legal and expenses; the producer’s share of profit; distinc- Impact Report and is the author of several acclaimed Networking Opportunities tions between production, distribution, and marketing books, including Making It on Broadway. costs; and how these costs may significantly impact Reg# 368198 recoupment and profits. Fee: $699 Exclusively for Certificate Students Reg# 367914 No refund after 8 July. Fee: $699 ❖ Classroom Does your project need a director? An actor? A producer? A composer? No refund after 28 June. 11 mtgs m Online Tuesday, 7-10pm, June 25-Sept. 3 Register for FILM TV UL 700 Free Network- Summer Networking Event June 24-Sept. 8 UCLA: Dodd Hall c Daniel Lifschitz, associate counsel at Johnson & ing Opportunities for Entertainment Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & Friday, June 28, 5–7pm Jeanette B. Milio, feature film and television producer Johnson, LLP, focusing on entertainment, intellectual Studies Certificate Students to attend UCLA Extension Gayley Center and financier who ran a media fund that invested in the property, and business litigation in music, film, and our free events and collaborate online! production, acquisition, and worldwide distribution of television. Mr. Lifschitz has represented industry figures This is the perfect opportunity to meet Page 92. over 40 television and theatrical projects for HBO, ranging from Quincy Jones to World Star Hip Hop and writes frequently in trade publications on major enter- your fellow Certificate Students and make Showtime, ABC, USA Network, Disney, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. and others. tainment law issues. important connections. Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Entertainment 87 MGMT X 448.84 THEATER X 407.78 Copyright Law in the Improvisation Techniques for the Entertainment Industry Actor: A Course in Spontaneity 4.0 units 4.0 units What is intellectual property and how does it apply to Gain experiential understanding of improvisational act- the entertainment industry? As the ownership of intel- ing and develop a strong improvisational perspective lectual property continues to be the life blood of the essential to scripted work. Through theater games and industry and the source of income for many, this course improvising scenes, develop tools to make you more answers these questions while providing a general trusting of your own impulses and more generous with overview of intellectual property rights with a focus on your fellow actors. Learn to go for active choices to play copyright law and its role in the film, music, and digital at the top of your intelligence and at the service of the online industries, including such related areas as celeb- scene. Actors also experience that the best comedy rity endorsements and branding. Specific topics covered comes out of listening and responding honestly, not include authorship and copyright ownership, fair use, “going for jokes.” how copyrights are licensed and controlled in the enter- Reg# 368061 tainment industry, copyright “mechanics,” (such as Fee: $699 Film & Television registration and notice), copyright legislation and Con- No refund after 28 June. gress, and duration of copyright. Also examined is the ❖ Classroom role of copyright in the entertainment industry and its 11 mtgs interaction with other business and legal principles, key Tuesday, 7-10pm, June 25-Sept. 3 court cases, and international copyright protection. UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: Certificates and Reg# 368455 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Fee: $699 Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c No refund after 28 June. Toni Attell, Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and mime m Online whose background includes a variety of work in theater, June 24-Sept. 2 film, and television. Ms. Attell has opened for Jay Leno, Specializations Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & Steve Martin, and Robin Williams, and has guest-starred Jaia Thomas, entertainment and sports attorney. In addi- on numerous television dramas and sitcoms. tion to her practice, Ms. Thomas is a contributor to Gain the Skills to Take Your Career to the Next Level Uptown Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine, where she THEATER X 410.3 regularly authors articles pertaining to the intersection of