REPRESENTING PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS WORLDWIDE

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1 13 Films, LLC 2929 International Adler & Associates Entertainment, Inc. Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. Altitude Film Sales AMBI Distribution Corp. American Cinema International, Inc. Angel Grace Worldwide Annapurna International Archstone Distribution, LLC Arclight Films PTY Ltd. Artis Film Romania Artist View Entertainment, Inc. The Asylum Atrium Productions KFT BFI - British Film Institute Birch Tree Entertainment Bleiberg Entertainment Bravos Pictures Limited Cinema Arts Entertainment Cinema Management Group (CMG) CineTel Films, Inc. City National Bank CJ Entertainment Content Cornerstone Films Limited Corsan Covert Media, LLC Crystal Sky LLC Curb Entertainment International Corporation Daro Film Distribution GmbH Distant Horizon Distribution Workshop Electric Entertainment, Inc. Embankment Films Limited Emperor Motion Pictures Entertainment One Epic Pictures Group, Inc. EuropaCorp The Exchange Inc. Fabrication Films Film Finances, Inc. Film.UA International Limited Filmax International Filmexport Group SRL FilmNation Entertainment Fintage House Foresight Unlimited Fortissimo Films Fortune Star Media Limited Free Dolphin Entertainment SARL Freeway Entertainment Group BV Gaumont GFM Films GK Films Global Screen GmbH Goldcrest Films International Golden Network Asia Limited Green Films, Inc. HanWay Films Ltd. Highland Film Group, LLC Huayi Brothers International Limited Hyde Park International IM Global Imageworks Entertainment International, Inc. Independent International Film Trust Kathy Morgan International (KMI) Kimmel International Koan Inc. KSM GmbH Lakeshore Entertainment Group, LLC Lightning Entertainment Group, Inc. Lionsgate The Little Film Company Lotte Entertainment Mar Vista Entertainment, LLC Media Asia Distribution Ltd. Mega-Vision Pictures Limited Metro International Entertainment Metrodome International / Hollywood Classics Miramax Mission Pictures International, LLC Mister Smith Entertainment Limited Mongrel International Moonstone Entertainment, Inc. Morgan Creek International, Inc. Motion Picture Corporation of America Multicom Entertainment Group, Inc. Myriad Pictures New Films International New Horizons Picture Corp. New Line International Releasing, Inc. New Zealand Film Commission Nikkatsu Corporation Nordisk Film A/S Nu Image / Millennium Films Pathé Distribution Phoenix Worldwide Entertainment Limited Premiere Entertainment Group Protagonist Pictures Radioactive Giant Red Granite International Reel One Entertainment Regal Media Worldwide Limited Relativity Media, LLC Screen Australia Screen Media Showcase Entertainment, Inc. Sierra/Affinity SND M6 Group Spotlight Pictures, LLC Starz STUDIOCANAL Svensk Filmindustri, AB Taylor & Dodge TF1 International Troma Entertainment, Inc. UFO International Vision Films, Inc. VMI Worldwide Voltage Pictures The Weinstein Company Wild Bunch The Works XYZ Films, LLC 13 Films, LLC 2929 International Adler & Associates Entertainment, Inc. Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. REPRESENTING PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS WORLDWIDE The Asylum Atrium Productions KFT BFI - British Film Institute Birch Tree Entertainment Bleiberg Entertainment Bravos Pictures Limited Cinema Arts Entertainment Cinema Management Group (CMG) CineTel Films, Inc. City National Bank CJ Entertainment Content Cornerstone Films Limited Corsan Covert Media, LLC

Become part of the debate. We are your partner and the voice of the industry on issues that matter to your business.

industry practices that best serve the independent industry. Agreement, and continuing to press for full access for imported independent films to this major theatrical marketplace.

2 IFTA President/CEO Jean Prewitt and top entertainment industry representatives meet with U. S.

2 Become part of the debate. We are your partner and the voice of the industry on issues that matter to your business. IFTA pursues a vigorous government and public affairs agenda to promote open and competitive markets worldwide, to protect and enforce copyright laws and to advocate for legal, regulatory and industry practices that best serve the independent industry. Agreement, and continuing to press for full access for imported independent films to this major theatrical marketplace. Lobbying governments around the world for more effective copyright protection and more vigorous enforcement of those laws. 2 IFTA President/CEO Jean Prewitt and top entertainment industry representatives meet with U. S. Vice President Joe Biden The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA ) is the global trade association of the independent motion picture and television industry. IFTA Members produce, distribute and finance many of the world s most prominent films and television programming, generating more than $4 billion in revenue annually. IFTA s mission is to support and protect our Members businesses in an ever-changing global marketplace through a wide array of programs and services. IFTA educates decision makers on our industry s financing and distribution models and has been influential in numerous public debates, incuding: Leading efforts by independent producers opposing European Commission proposals to eliminate territorially exclusive licensing online. Successful advocacy for adoption of production incentives within the U.S. at federal and state levels. Spurring dialogue with governments, collecting societies, labor groups and local trade associations to address and favorably resolve recurring issues of censorship regulations, payment restrictions, import licenses, taxation, and distribution restrictions. 3 Headquartered in Los Angeles 28 Full-Time Employees with Consultants Around the Globe 135 Member Companies from 23 Countries Ensuring independent industry needs are reflected in the U.S.-China Film

Stand Out From Your Competition Enhance your sales.

screenings 2,000+ Films/Projects in all stages of development &

compete effectively: The American Film Market (AFM ) is run with your

Members help shape the AFM and enjoy exclusive discounts, benefits and

Every week, updates on your latest films are emailed to more than 5,000

Industry-leading legal and research resources arm your entire staff with

Guides provide information on what will make your deals more or less

Your company can rely on IFTA s MILAs and Model Agreements as credible

3 Stand Out From Your Competition Enhance your sales. 4 8,000 attendees from over 80 Countries 400 Exhibitors and 700+ screenings 2,000+ Films/Projects in all stages of development & production Over a billion dollars in deals sealed IFTA helps your company compete effectively: The American Film Market (AFM ) is run with your interests and business in mind. Members help shape the AFM and enjoy exclusive discounts, benefits and services. Every week, updates on your latest films are ed to more than 5,000 buyers through The Film Catalogue. Industry-leading legal and research resources arm your entire staff with relevant and practical go-to-market information that your competition doesn t have. IFTA s Marketplace Reports, VOD Services Surveys, and Withholding Tax Guides provide information on what will make your deals more or less attractive. Your company can rely on IFTA s MILAs and Model Agreements as credible standards written with your interests in mind and backed by industry practices. Band together with other IFTA Members at the European Film Market, MIPTV, MIPCOM, and Hong Kong Filmart. IFTA handles the logistics; you can purchase reasonably priced space under the IFTA umbrella and benefit from a receptionist and the added draw of multiple IFTA Members in the same location to attract buyers. 5

6 Why waste time and money creating your

Benefit from the expertise, reliability,

MILAs, Deal Memos, Standard Definitions and

your film in international markets IFTA has

satisfy import and censorship authorities.

Protection and Member Toolkit guide you to

Throughout the year, IFTA convenes legal,

4 Let IFTA Do the Details Get help from experts. 6 Why waste time and money creating your own agreements and definitions? Benefit from the expertise, reliability, and credibility of IFTA when you use IFTA MILAs, Deal Memos, Standard Definitions and Model Agreements and consult the library of IFTA Media Licensing Guides. Members know that IFTA takes care of the details and uses terms that reflect industry practice, which reduces time and transaction costs, and provides clarity necessary to close deals on your terms. Certificates of Origin and Rights Verification documents support delivery of your film in international markets IFTA has agreements and processes in place that satisfy import and censorship authorities. IFTA s Practical Guide to Copyright Protection and Member Toolkit guide you to the legal authorities, templates and outside resources to establish a comprehensive anti-piracy program to protect your property. IFTA connects our Members to share experiences about buying trends and emerging markets. Hear directly from experts and share reactions immediately after markets during regularly scheduled Market Review web conferences. Throughout the year, IFTA convenes legal, business affairs and sales staff for webinars, meetings and teleconferences to share ideas and discuss how IFTA can serve as a resource. 7 IFTA publishes Member-only reports on the market, licensing and current developments relevant to building an effective sales effort.

Rely on IFTA s Expert Staff & Programs Have a question? Call IFTA. You and your staff can call IFTA for answers.

Our expert staff keeps you informed about emerging opportunities and threats to your business, and works with you to determine the best course of action.

8 Membership in IFTA saves your company time and money through AFM discounts, savings on umbrella stands at industry events, reduced fees on IFTA Arbitration and IFTA Collections, and by

IFTA Arbitration TM is available to resolve disputes over distribution agreements through a panel of industry-wise arbitrators in 18 countries.

5 Rely on IFTA s Expert Staff & Programs Have a question? Call IFTA. You and your staff can call IFTA for answers. We ll determine how others have resolved similar challenges without exposing sensitive information, point you to available resources, give advice or connect you with other Members. Our expert staff keeps you informed about emerging opportunities and threats to your business, and works with you to determine the best course of action. Our goal is to help you operate freely as the marketplace changes. Save time and money. 8 Membership in IFTA saves your company time and money through AFM discounts, savings on umbrella stands at industry events, reduced fees on IFTA Arbitration and IFTA Collections, and by relying on IFTA s expertise rather than expensive outside advisors. IFTA Arbitration TM is available to resolve disputes over distribution agreements through a panel of industry-wise arbitrators in 18 countries. Filing a notice of IFTA arbitration alone frequently generates a quick resolution and the overall process itself is set up for maximum efficiency. Members also enjoy discounts in the process. IFTA Collections TM is available to ensure that royalties arising from secondary uses of your titles are claimed and collected in some 30 countries. IFTA Collections is comprehensive and available to you at a significantly lower cost than with for-profit companies. IFTA Collections has distributed more than $100 million in royalties since Jean Prewitt leads IFTA s UK Members meeting at Studio Canal

Join Leading Independent Film and Television Companies Shaping the

Membership is a resource for you and your staff to strengthen your

IFTA Membership helps your company grow. Join IFTA today.

Prewitt President & Chief Executive Officer Susan Cleary Vice President &

Director of the American Film Market Robert Newman Vice President & Chief

6 Join Leading Independent Film and Television Companies Shaping the Industry Become a Member of IFTA. Membership in IFTA enhances your brand around the world and differentiates you from the competition. Membership is a resource for you and your staff to strengthen your business, increase sales, receive expert guidance and save time and money. IFTA Membership helps your company grow. Join IFTA today. IFTA Staff Jean M. Prewitt President & Chief Executive Officer Susan Cleary Vice President & General Counsel 10 Jonathan Wolf Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the American Film Market Robert Newman Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Robin Burt Vice President, Marketing & Membership Bill Anderson Vice President, Research & Strategic Analysis 11 IFTA Members have access to well-priced, staffed umbrella stands at various markets, including MIPTV shown above.

7 Membership Criteria IFTA offers four categories of membership: Voting Membership is available to a company that: (a) is and has been actively engaged in the business of licensing, or representing the licensing of theatrical, video or television rights in theatrical motion pictures or television programs for the last five years; and (b) owns or represents the right to license theatrical, video or television rights in at least five theatrical motion pictures or television programs for license periods of at least five years in at least 20 of the top 30 territories. Associate Membership is available to a company that: (a) is and has been actively engaged in the business of licensing, or representing the licensing of theatrical, video or television rights in theatrical motion pictures or television programs for the past year; and (b) owns or represents the right to license theatrical, video or television rights in at least two theatrical motion pictures or television programs for license periods of at least five years in at least 10 of the top 30 territories Affiliated Financial Institution Membership is available to a company that is and has been primarily engaged for the past three years in the business of providing entertainment finance-related services to a company which does or can qualify as a Voting, Associate or Affiliate Member of the Association. Affiliate Membership is available to companies qualifying as Associate Members and offers the same benefits and services excluding AFM and Umbrella Stand benefits, services and discounts. Under certain circumstances, a recently formed company may utilize the experience of a key executive in order to meet the past business requirement. Contact Us To find out more about IFTA Membership, please contact: Robin Burt, Vice President, Membership & Marketing or rburt@ifta-online.org All rights reserved Wilshire Boulevard, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, California USA, phone / fax / /

REPRESENTING PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS WORLDWIDE

REPRESENTING PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS WORLDWIDE 13 Films, LLC 2929 International Adler & Associates Entertainment, Inc. Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. Altitude Film Sales AMBI Distribution Corp. American Cinema International, Inc. Angel Grace Worldwide