The document summarizes feedback from participants of a Business of Film study group held in Las Cruces, NM from June to July 2016. Participants were asked questions to gauge what they learned, if course objectives were met, and how the event could be improved. Based on the responses, most participants felt they gained useful knowledge about the film industry, especially around finance, distribution and developing projects, and would recommend the event. Some requested scheduling changes or additional assistance to further their career goals.

1. Business of Film Study Group Las Cruces NM 6/10/2016-7/22/2016
After taking the course do you feel you know more about the Business of Film?
Do you feel the course objectives were met?
Could this course help you with your career goals as a screenwriter or filmmaker?
1) On a scale of 1-10 how likely are you to recommend this event to a colleague?
Lowest 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Highest
2) After this event I feel I am able to:
Develop, Budget, Schedule, Finance, Package, Market and Distribute a project on my own.
Enjoy watching film in a seat as an audience member, I just wanted to learn and enjoy films.
Understand why some films fail.
Move my project forward, but would like some help.
I knew all of the information, the event was a waste of my time.
3) Ranking how time should be devoted in this study group 1st through Last
Finance________Disttribution________Marketing________Resources for filmmakers________
Film Co_Ops_________Business Plans____________ Property Rights_____________________
Log Lines____________Pitching a Project__________Sales Reports ______________________
Screenwritng____________Development_______________Packaging_____________________
Building an Audience_________Comps____________Other_____________________________
4) This event should be scheduled:
Over 1 or 2 half days 7 days is good but a different time or day
One full day at a restaurant with a meal. I suggest you______________________