Preferred Partners
Film Independent offers a line-up of services available at a discount to members only.
Please reference the Film Independent Preferred Partner List when contacting the companies below.
Camera and Equipment Rentals
Audio Rents, Inc.
1541 N. Wilcox Ave
Hollywood, CA 90028
323 874-1000
contact: Rental Department
A 20% discount to all members who show their Film Independent card at the time the rental is picked up. Supplying filmmakers of all budgets with location and post production sound equipment rentals, including a wide variety of mics for ADR and foley, and Cedar audio clean up technology.
Film Independent
9911 W. Pico Blvd., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90035
phone: 310.432.1231
contact: Membership Administrator
24 P, HD cameras and additional production resources available to members at unbeatable rates.
1135 N. Mansfield Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90038
phone: 323.467.3107 ext.145
contact: Aaron McNally
30% discount offered to FIND members.
Panavision
6219 De Soto Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
phone: 818.316.1000
fax: 818.316.1111
contact: Brenda Karalnick
Casting
Film Independent
9911 W. Pico Blvd., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90035
phone: 310.432.1231
contact: John Gardiner
Casting rooms member rates: $20/half day (4 hours); $40/full day; $150/weekly. Internet access included.
Computers/Software
CRE Computer & AV Solutions
Computers. Also rent renderfarms.
5732 Buckingham Parkway
Los Angeles, CA
phone: 310.417.3544 ext. 670
fax: 877.440.5252
contact: Milko Figueroa
Milko@computerrentals.com
20% off on Mac rentals for FIND members. CRE offers PC and Mac
computers and A/V rentals. Daily, weekly, monthly rates for high end
8-Core Macs and PC
Melrose Mac
6614 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038
phone: 323.937.4600
Consultants
Peter Broderick
We help filmmakers explore forbidding realms, avoid dangerous
pitfalls and predators, and discover uncharted new frontiers. While our
services can be helpful at any stage from conceptualization to
distribution, the earlier you consult with us, the better. A
distribution strategy can help secure production financing and give you
a head start building awareness among core audiences.
Lance Weiler
Lance splits his time as a partner in a new media tech consultancy
called Seize the Media. STM was created to address the gap between
burgeoning technologies and entertainment. STM's clients have included
Microsoft, eBay, Earthlink, Ubisoft, and Creative Artists Agency among
others. Lance is also the founder of the Workbook Project a "social
open source" project for filmmakers. The Workbook Project's goal is to
help filmmakers understand the changing landscape of funding,
production, promotion, and distribution in a digital age.
Copying/Printing
Film Independent
9911 W. Pico Blvd., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90035
phone: 310.432.1231
contact: Membership Administrator
Self-serve copying for $.05 per copy and $3.00 per script.
Distribution
Breakthrough Distribution
303 California Ave, Suite 2
Santa Monica, CA 90403
phone 310.425.2312
fax 310.496.2950
contact: Jeff Rosen
jeff@breakd.com
15% discount on replication services to FIND members. Discounts on other self-distribution services also offered, including authoring, e-commerce, fulfillment, marketing, home video and digital distribution.
Freestyle Releasing
6310 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA
phone: 323.330.9920
fax: 323.330.9939
contact: Mark Borde
Motion Picture Theatrical Domestic Distribution Company. Tailor made for each project, Freestyle Releasing is a full service company from beginning to end.
Vivendi Visual Entertainment
10 Universal City Plaza, Suite 400
Universal Cit, CA 91608
phone: 818.286.8729
fax: 818.286.5486
contact: Yolanda Macias
Yolanda.Macias@umusic.com
VVE is the video division of Universal Music Group Distribution and
distribution arm of Universal Music Group. VVE is a leader in Home
Entertainment for Independent studios and producers. In addition to
sales, VVE offers key art creation, publicity, promotion, college reps
and more.
Education
Moviola Digital Education Center
1135 N. Mansfield Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90038
phone: 323.467.1116
contact:Jim Turner
30% discount on all education classes offered to FIND members.
Creative Handbook
10152 Riverside Dr
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
phone: 818.752.3200
fax: 818.752.3220
contact: Alex Moreno and Rex Danyluk
Free production directories to FIND members. Creative Handbook is
the entertainment industry`s premiere resource for film, television,
commercials, music video, new media and independent productions.
Available in print and online Creative Handbook contains thousands of
up to date resources for the fast paced entertainment industry.
Entertainment
Landmark Theatres
Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
phone: 310.281.8223
Regent Theatre
1045 Broxton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
phone: 310.281.8223
2-for-1 admission for FIND members at the Nuart and Regent Theatres for any/all shows Sunday thru Thursday (Friday & Saturday shows excluded, not valid at The Landmark). Landmark Theatres delivers a unique, sophisticated entertainment experience through our embrace of compelling content and unsurpassed customer service. We are the preferred destination for discovering independent, traditional and specialty film.
Film / Video / Audio Stock and Equipment
Eastman Kodak Company
6700 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
phone: 323.468.2113
contact: Lorette Bayle
Call for Film Independent quote.
Filmmaker Events
1771 N Street NW
Washington DC 20036
phone: 202.775.2529
fax: 202.429.3928
contact: Michelle Kelly
mkelly@nab.org
Free Exhibits-Only Registration for the 2010 NAB Show for FIND members – use code FI01 ($150 value)
NAB Show is the premier event for media and entertainment professionals around the world who are passionate about what’s next in content creation management, distribution and display for all platforms, traditional and emerging. April 10 – 15, 2010, Las Vegas, NV.
Guilds
Directors Guild of America
Los Angeles Headquarters
7920 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
phone: 310.289.2000
SAGIndie
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036-3600
phone: 323.549.6064
indieinfo@sag.org
Writers Guild of America, West
7000 West Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
phone: 323.782.4731
fax: 323.782.4810
indieprogram@wga.org
The WGAW is a labor union representing writers of films, television
shows, new programs, documentaries, animation, and new media content.
Filmmakers chosen for FIND's Screenwriters Lab, Project:Involve &
Fast Track are eligible to join the Guild's Independent Writers Caucus.
Legal/Professional Services
Greenberg Glusker
1900 Avenue of the Stars, 21st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
phone: 310.553.3610
fax: 310.553.0687
contact: Matt Galsor
direct: 310.201.7437
mgalsor@ggfirm.com
Greenberg Glusker is one of Hollywood’s preeminent entertainment law firms, representing some of the biggest names in the business, as well as a talented group of young up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers.
High Mountain Law
201 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
phone: 310.393.1388
fax: 310.393.1383
contact: William Hochberg
High Mountain Law represents independent and innovative filmmakers with a personal touch and proven results. We handle all aspects of production, festival sales, distribution, music licensing and more. We are happy to offer FIND members a discounted hourly rate of $250.
Marketing/Public Relations
FLAG Marketing
Hollywood, CA and San Francisco, CA
phone: 323.466.5830 or 415.566.8628
contact: Christi Crowe
Christi@flagmarketing.com
10% FIND member discount
Affordable, highly-targeted grass-roots marketing services for your film. Experts in finding your target audience, and helping them find you!
Roberson Public Relations, Inc.
7200 Franklin Ave., #501
Hollywood, CA 90046
phone: 310-860-6458 or 310-925-8786
contact: David Roberson
david@robersonpr.com
33% discount (third month FREE) for new clients/FIND members!
Unit Publicity, Publicity and Consulting for: independent films, filmmakers, actors, special events, screenings, film festivals, awards campaigns, DVD and theatrical releases. EPK and behind-the-scenes production. You CAN afford an EPK !
Music
konsonant/ music
phone: 877.899.8771
contact: info@konsonant.com
20% FIND member discount on all licenses and/or custom scoring. It's
free to create an account. Search, listen and download music
immediately for use in your projects. Music licensing, supervision and
custom scoring with a focus on Independent Film. Specializes in unique,
high quality music of all styles from artists around the world.
The Rights Workshop
SF Film Centre Building
39 Mesa Street, Suite 101
San Francisco, CA 94129
phone: 415 561-3333
contact: Brooke Wentz
10% off services - Music supervision, copyright clearance and negotiation; composer referral agency
Payroll Services
contact: Kristin Mansky
Post Production
Evolve Post1522 C Cloverfield Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
phone: 310.828.1444
contact: Bill Harrison or Chris Gooder
Don't drag your knuckles: Evolve to the next generation of post production. Final Cut Pro finishing, RED Workflow, Online/Conform, Color Grading, Titles, Mastering, LTO Back-up, Down-Converts. We are an eco-conscious company. 20% FIND Member discount.
FotoKem
2801 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
phone: 818.846.3102 ext. 520
fax: 818.841.2130
sales@fotokem.com
35% FIND member discount on select
film and video services including processing, answer printing, video
transfer and duplication. Possible additional discount available on a
per-project basis.
HD Creative Services
723 N. Cahuenga Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90038
phone: 323.461.3715
mail@hdcreativeservices.com
15% discount on all services to FIND members
HD Creative Services is an indie post production shop in Hollywood. We specialize in HD Duplication & Conversions, RED Workflow & Services, 4K, 2K, HDCAM-SR 4:4:4 Tape Services, 3D Stereoscopic Finishing, Quality Control & Closed Captioning.
MODE HQ
Hollywood, CA
phone: 323.422.0346
contact: Nancy Jundi
nancy@modeh.com
Post Production Sound
Mi Casa Multimedia
1901 El Cerrito Place
Los Angeles, CA
phone: 323.874.2722
fax: 323.874.2712
contact: Robert Margouleff
Robert@micasamm.com
10% discount to all FIND members. Complete audio post production services, sound design and surround mixing in 5.1/6.1/7.1
Production Services
NBC Universal
100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 4250-3
Universal City, CA 91608
phone: 818.777.2352
fax: 818.866.0293
contact: Aaron Rogers
aaron.rogers@nbcuni.com
Independent filmmaker friendly rates. World class production &
post production services at Universal Studios, NBC Burbank and NBC New
York available for independent projects.
Cellhire USA LLC
phone: 800.235.5447
contact: Andy Evans
Rentals of international phones, nextels and walkies for film and event production.
Screening Facilities
The Landmark
10850 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
phone: (310) 470-0492
Or book your screening online at:
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/lmk/Rentals.html
SAG Foundation Actors Center
5757 Wilshire Blvd, Mezzanine
Los Angeles, CA 90036
phone: 323-549-6081
contact: Casey Lewis
20% discount on rentals weekdays to FIND members. The Actors Center has a state-of-the-art intimate digital screening room capable of screening Blu-ray and DVD, with auxiliary connections for DVI/HDMI, HD-SDI, component and composite.
Script Coverage/Notes
Film Independent
9911 W. Pico Blvd., Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90035
phone: 310.432.1262
fax: 310.432.1203
Script consultation service $250 for FIND members.
Subscriptions
Filmmaker MagazineFilm Independent members save 33% off a one-year subscription! Keep up to date on the latest trends in Independent filmmaking with a subscription to Filmmaker Magazine. As a Film Independent member, you recieve 33% off the annual subscription rate. Sign up online and enter promotional code 'FINDWIN06' to take advantage of your membership discount today!
Hollywood Reporter
Save $50 off the normal subscription rate. Call the subscription desk at 866.525.2150 to get started. You will have to provide a copy of your membership card which can be faxed to 323.525.2387.
Variety
Discount to FIND members: 25% off on new subscriptions to Variety and Daily Variety. The leading authorities in entertainment news.
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
phone: 866.MY.VARIETY
If outside the US call 515.247.2993
contact: VTYcustserv@cdsfulfillment.com for Variety OR DVYcustserv@cdsfulfillment.com for Daily Variety
Travel and Transportation
American Airlines
phone: 1.800.433.7300
Member Discounts for travel to the Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Film Festival.
2010 Los Angeles Film Festival 5% discount code:
A1769BL (travel dates 6/1 - 7/1)
Hotel Angeleno
170 North Church Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90049
phone: 310.476.6411
fax: 310.471.3667
contact: Leah Brown
Discount to FIND members is 10% off best available rate. Modern
amenities, connected services, savvy, warm and confident! Free wireless
internet, courtesy car within 3 miles radius, pool, restaurant with
lounge and bar.
Want to become a Preferred Partner? Contact develop@filmindependent.org or 310.432.1253.
Want these discounts and much more? Contact membership@filmindependent.org
