VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRESENTS:
Lights, Camera, Capital!
Financing your next production
How to Secure Funding For Your Film Projects.
Hosted by: Julian A. Haffner
Visual Arts Center 1812 W. Main St., Richmond, VA
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 6–8 PM
Free to Attend - Registration RequiredLight Refreshments Provided
How do you turn a great film idea into a funded production? Where do you find investors, structure an investment opportunity, and navigate the legal and regulatory requirements involved in raising capital?
Join us for an informative evening with Julian A. Haffner, Esq. Julian is Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer of CineBlock Holdings, Inc. He is a business and entertainment attorney working in film financing. At CineBlock Films, Julian helps independent filmmakers raise production capital.
In addition to his work at CineBlock, Julian practices business law at Gordon Feinblatt LLC, and has served as an adjunct professor of business law at Bowie State University.
Take this opportunity to learn about financing options that may take your next project from concept to production. Bring your questions and take advantage of the opportunity to engage directly with a professional working in the changing world of film financing. You read more about Julian’s work and CineBlock in this piece from LAWeekly: https://www.laweekly.com/cineblock-to-lead-the-not-so-quiet-rebellion-against-hollywood-gatekeeping/
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As always, audience questions will be answered!
Virginia Production AllianceP.O. Box 7419, Richmond, VA 23221
