# Event Details - **Event Name**: HOW CREATORS ATTRACT DISTRIBUTORS: Positioning, Audience, and the Investor Pitch - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Selling a film or TV show isn't just about the final cut. It’s about strategy. To get your project made and seen, you have to bridge the gap between creative vision and a viable business model. It's time to start thinking like a studio, long before you even hit principal photography. The Business of Creating Institute, in partnership with The Los Angeles Film School and Once Upon A Time Creative Agency, is thrilled to launch a comprehensive 3-part series this year: SELLING YOUR PROJECT: Studio-Level Thinking for Independent Creators. Join us live in Hollywood for the series premiere! ? ? ? Part 1: How Creators Attract Distributors: Positioning, Audience, and the Investor Pitch Whether you are chasing a major studio deal or raising capital to go it alone, this opening session reveals how to look at your project from the "outside in." Our panel of industry heavyweights will break down the high-level components of a pitch that actually wins. ?️ The PANELISTS: Mark D'Anna, SVP Creative Advertising/Creative Director LA, Once Upon A Time Creative Agency Lyra Tan, Manager/Producer, Rally Entertainment, frmr. TV Lit Agent, Gersh Katie Kelley, EVP, Head of Content and Strategy, National Research Group Averie Joy Maikalima O Makua Huffine, Independent Producer, Humble Sandwich Productions Michael Fisk – Producer, Pangram Ent. & Co-Founder, The Business of Creating Institute MODERATED by: Jennifer Mangan – Writer/Producer, Beautiful Day Productions & Co-Founder, The Business of Creating Institute ? Event Details DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PT LOCATION: LA Film School, 6363 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 PARKING: Validated parking available at LA Film School RSVP: Seats are limited for this interactive panel and Q&A session. Don't wait until production wraps to figure out your sales and distribution strategy—start thinking downstream today. ?️ Secure your ticket here: https://givebutter.com/think-like-a-distributor-zgm329 Cost: $25 Educate. Empower. Succeed. And have a great time doing it! ✨ #FilmIndustry #IndieFilm #EntertainmentBusiness #LAFilmSchool #ProducerLife #Hollywood #PitchDeck #FilmDistribution - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hollywood/how-creators-attract-distributors-positioning-audience-and-the-investor-pitch/200030204374030 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, business, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Hollywood - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Los Angeles Film & Recording School - **lat**: 34.098345883148 - **long**: -118.32855325101 - **full address**: Los Angeles Film & Recording School, Los Angeles, California, Hollywood, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HOW CREATORS ATTRACT DISTRIBUTORS: Positioning, Audience, and the Investor Pitch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8783e3258d41aa701ad477de540db943eecd28c67c4e6f096839e65529514ad5-rimg-w1200-h800-dc020202-gmir?v=1780927769 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HOW CREATORS ATTRACT DISTRIBUTORS: Positioning, Audience, and the Investor Pitch being held? - **A:** HOW CREATORS ATTRACT DISTRIBUTORS: Positioning, Audience, and the Investor Pitch takes place on Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Los Angeles Film & Recording School, Los Angeles, California, Hollywood, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing HOW CREATORS ATTRACT DISTRIBUTORS: Positioning, Audience, and the Investor Pitch? - **A:** HOW CREATORS ATTRACT DISTRIBUTORS: Positioning, Audience, and the Investor Pitch is organized by Business Of Creating. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HOW CREATORS ATTRACT DISTRIBUTORS: Positioning, Audience, and the Investor Pitch is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hollywood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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