Financing opportunities and best practices in production management.
You are cordially invited to the first annual Business of Entertainment Symposium, an informational and networking event where producers can stay informed on the latest trends affecting the business behind entertainment and stay connected with the key people who make the business happen.
Kicking off the symposium is an expert panel discussion about Florida’s new five-year, $242 million transferable tax credit incentive program: what it means to Florida’s production industry, and to the production companies applying for tax credits.
Join us the rest of the day for breakout sessions on topics you want to learn more about including a step-by-step walk through of the new tax credit application forms and guidelines, budgeting and actualization, payroll management, and wage & hour issues.
Enjoy a VIP cocktail reception at the Cabana One Lounge and Pool Club following the symposium.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
9:00AM-5:00PM
Crystal Ballroom
Where: MayFair Hotel & Spa
Registration Cost: Free to entertainment industry professionals (Voluntary donations are encourage tol benefit Variety, The Children’s Charity, a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and services to special-needs children.)
Parking: $6 all-day parking pass across the street at the CocoWalk Garage. Valet parking at the MayFair Hotel is also available for $20.
AGENDA
9:00AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:30AM
Symposium Welcome and Comments
9:45AM
Florida’s New Tax Incentives
What It Means To You and The Future of Florida’s Production Industry
• Summary of Florida’s new incentives program
• Factors affecting eligibility and funding
• Walkthrough of Florida’s new applicaton forms and guidelines
• Understanding and complying with “Qualified” compensation and expenditure requirements
• Points and pitfalls related to the application process
• Monetizing tax incentives (transferring, brokering and cash flowing incentives)
• Tracking costs: the importance of accounting and recordkeeping
• Audit and compliance issues
• Tax, accounting and payroll issues
10:45AM
Summary and Q&A
Moderator:
Joe Maiella, Media Services
Panelists:
Joseph Guerriero, Tax Credits LLC
Kenny Blaine, Tax Credits LLC
Steve Bizenov, Media Services
Jeff Peel, Miami-Dade Mayor’s Office Of Film & Entertainment
Maria K. Chavez, Florida Film Production Coalition
David Caserta, David Caserta Government Relations
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