Jon Kilik
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How to Find a Producer for Your Independent Film
“How do I find a producer?” It’s a question asked by many first-time independent writer/directors, and there’s good reason this seemingly simple query is so vexing. Screenwriters selling commercial screenplays and directors seeking employment on Hollywood pictures are guided by standard, usually market-based protocols. But it’s not so easy for budding independent auteurs — those without agents, managers or box-office track records. For them, partnering with a producer is as much about building a personal relationship as scoring a business transaction. At least, that’s what a number of producers interviewed here likened it to. Mary Jane Skalski (Very Good Girls, […]
by Scott Macaulay on Dec 21, 2014 -
Jon Kilik’s Keynote at the Filmmaker Conference
The following is the keynote speech delivered by Jon Kilik at the IFP’s Filmmaker Conference in New York City earlier this week. Good afternoon. Welcome. I’d like to thank Joana, Amy, Rose, and everyone at the IFP for having me here. And to all of you, for sharing your day and your time with me. The value of that time, with so many things that you could choose to do on this Sunday afternoon, is part of this discussion. Thank you for choosing to be here. I live near the Film Forum and last Saturday I went to see Jean […]
by Nick Dawson on Sep 18, 2013 -
“Cinema is Not Dead!” – Producer Jon Kilik at the IFP Conference
There doesn’t seem to be any disagreement that it’s tough out there in the world of independent film. The country’s financial uncertainty coupled with an over-saturation of films in the marketplace with no real avenues for revenue have made establishing a career as a film director very difficult. Pair that with the unending stream of big-budget, low-revenue, Hollywood-produced tentpole pictures and one could say these are the Dark Days of filmmaking. And most of the speakers on the first day of the Filmmaker Conference did reiterate that. Well…all but one: independent film producer Jon Kilik. Known for his early work […]
by Katie Carman-Lehach on Sep 16, 2013 -
IFP’s EMERGING VISION’S PROGRAM — THE DAY OF…
The day started off with a nice boost to my ego: another filmmaker and fellow blogger had recognized the masterful wit in my first blog entry and approached me about it. He noted that he was normally the funny one, and would now step up his game. I am competitive by nature so this was music to my ears: bring it! Only now I have to be funny again, which may be easier said than done. We began the day with the standard fare – introductions with a filmmakers’ twist: we were tasked to name our craziest venture as a […]
by Lanre Olabisi on Oct 4, 2011
