# Event Details - **Event Name**: Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 03:15 pm - **Event Description**: Join an established independent industry professional and investment expert for a candid discussion, advice, and information.About this EventThe Working with Investors: A FILM FINANCING WORKSHOP is an opportunity to get invaluable information from an industry professional who understands the playing field out there today, knows what it takes to make a movie, and is experienced in how to prepare for, solict and access funding. The seminar will explain how independent films get funded upfront through investment and tax credits, and will include questions from participants.*** Special opportunity: Buy tickets for both FILM FINANCING WORKSHOPS ("Working with Investors" and "Grantsmanship & Film-Focused Foundations"), and get the opportunity to partake in a special one-time Grants & Finance Clinic. Sit down with experts Carole Bidault de L'Isle and Deirdre Evans-Pritchard to get a more personalized experience. The Clinic will be held on Friday, February 13th, from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Arlo Hotel.Working with Investors: A FILM FINANCING WORKSHOP will be presented by Carol Bidault de L’Isle and Alex Stickle, CEO, CIO Poiesis Capital Management.Carol Bidault de L’Isle is an award winning producer, specialized in international motion picture/television financing, distribution, media asset acquisitions and management (MediaFusion Entertainment, LLC). She brings with her over 30 years of industry experience in the United States, Europe and Latin America. She recently produced Cut Off (Brad Dourif, William Baldwin, Jean-Marc Barr) and Daliland (Ben Kingsley, Barbara Sukowa, Ezra Miller). Carol is also the founder of the DC Independent Film Festival.Alex Stickle is the founder of Poiesis Capital Management, a multi-strategy hedge fund based in Manhattan and Washington, D.C., integrating macro, systematic, and special situations strategies. With a background spanning neuroscience, technology, and finance, he has founded multiple companies, worked as a proprietary trader, and partnered with a $1B systematic macro fund. Alex advises startups and research institutions, serves on the board of the DC Independent Film Festival, and lives in Manhattan with his fiancée Katherine. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/76bfbeb0-ef82-11f0-8a94-a79c01f52a05-rimg-w740-h740-dcebecbf-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/film-financing-strategies-for-independent-producers-—-dciff-2026-seminar/100001980234895880 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, workshops, festivals, friday-the-13th, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6, max: 90, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Arlo Washington DC - **lat**: 38.8984889 - **long**: -77.0158718 - **full address**: Arlo Washington DC, 333 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f66d9657f626b957b3cff4cb78626ab349a9fe1f347b532cf48ac3982ee0774c-rimg-w1200-h800-dc919494-gmir.jpg?v=1768200435 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar being held? - **A:** Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar takes place on Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 03:15 pm at Arlo Washington DC, 333 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar? - **A:** Ticket prices for Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar range from USD 6 to USD 90 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission—"Working with Investors" SeminarUSD 18AvailableTwo Seminar Combo—Grants & Financing+BONUS CLINICUSD 36AvailableSEMINAR-ONLY FESTIVAL PASSUSD 90AvailableOne Drink from the Festival Bar at a DiscountUSD 6Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar? - **A:** Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar is organized by DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Film Financing: Strategies for Independent Producers — DCIFF 2026 Seminar is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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