Film Packaging Workshop | American Film Association · Beverly Hills
In-Person Workshop

Film Packaging Workshop.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Burton House · Beverly Hills
Free & VIP Options
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The American Film Association Presents

From the Page.
To the Screen.

Join the American Film Association for an intensive, in-person Film Packaging Workshop at The Burton House in Beverly Hills. Turning a great script into a greenlit movie requires more than talent — it requires a strategic package. This workshop gives you the tools and industry insights needed to move your project forward.

"A great script without a package stays on the shelf. A great package gets made."

American Film Association · Beverly Hills Workshop
What You'll Learn

Three Sessions.
One Complete Playbook.

Each session builds on the last. You'll leave with a clear picture of what a fundable, distributable film package actually looks like — and how to build one.

01
Session One
Building a Compelling Film Package
What separates projects that attract talent and money from scripts that never leave the drawer. We break down every element of a strong package — logline, lookbook, budget framework, attachments, and pitch materials — and show you exactly how to structure yours.
02
Session Two
Attaching Talent, Producers & Financing
The step-by-step process for getting real commitments from directors, producers, and cast — and what investors actually look for before they write a check. Learn the sequencing that makes your package fundable, and the creative financing structures that make deals happen outside traditional studio paths.
03
Session Three
Positioning for Distribution & Industry Strategy
How to position your project for distribution before it's shot — and why that positioning changes everything about how you package it. Insider strategies from working professionals who have navigated the acquisition market. Plus: direct time with the speakers and the people in the room.
Your Hosts

Working Professionals.
In the Room.

No theory. No outdated playbooks. Two industry operators sharing what's actually working right now.

Austin Spicer
Austin Spicer
Co-Founder, American Film Association
Entrepreneur and investor focused on building the infrastructure for the next era of independent cinema. Co-founder of the American Film Association and the driving force behind AFA's events, community, and film financing initiatives. Has helped filmmakers at every level understand how the business side of film actually works.
AFA
Co-Founder
BH
Beverly Hills Based
Shane Seo
Shane Seo
Co-Founder, American Film Association
Manages a family office and multiple investment vehicles with a track record across creative industries. Co-founder of the American Film Association and a leading voice in de-risked film financing. Has structured creative deals and helped bring projects to life that conventional financiers wouldn't touch — and made them work.
AFA
Co-Founder
Family Office
Managing Principal
Reserve Your Spot

Two Options.
Both Worth It.

General Admission
Free
Workshop
$0 · Limited to 100 Seats
100 seats available — first come, first served
  • Full 3-hour workshop (3:30 ‚Äì 6:30 PM)
  • All three sessions with live Q&A
  • Networking with filmmakers and investors
  • Workshop materials and resources
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VIP Experience
Exclusive
VIP Dinner
$150 · Only 10 Seats
Extremely limited — 10 seats total
  • Everything in General Admission
  • Exclusive post-workshop dinner with speakers
  • Private table with industry guests
  • Intimate conversation ‚Äî no pitch decks, real talk
  • Direct relationship with Austin and Shane
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General Admission
Free
100 spots available
VIP Dinner
$150
Only 10 seats
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Venue

The Burton House.
Beverly Hills.

Venue
The Burton House
1177 S. Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Date & Time
Saturday, April 18, 2026
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM PT · Doors open at 3:15 PM
Parking & Access
1177 S. Beverly Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90035 · Parking details in your confirmation email
VIP Dinner
Post-Workshop · Same Venue
VIP dinner begins immediately following the workshop at 6:30 PM. Limited to 10 guests.
The Burton House · Beverly Hills
American Film Association
About the Host

The American
Film Association.

The premier community for serious filmmakers, investors, and industry professionals. The AFA exists to preserve cinema as a human art form and build the business model that keeps it alive. Events like this workshop are how that mission becomes real — one filmmaker, one project, one package at a time.