Courses with

Jim & Jeanette

Jim and Jeanette Milio are what some refer to as a "Hollywood power couple." Jim is a multiple Emmy nominee and People's Choice Award-winning writer, director, and producer whose credits include the highest grossed independent movie ever made "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and global television successes "Rescue 911," and "Dog Whisperer," which were sold in over 150 countries. Jeanette Milio is known for her expertise in financing and producing mainstream content with a-level talent, that is distributed by major studios and network stations in the U.S. and abroad. The couple combines forces in teaching online seminars and providing online consultation to help filmmakers and investors to focus on what makes projects successful.

Courses - Workshops - Seminars - Events

Entertainment Finance: From First $ to the distribution of Profits (UCLAx)
This course covers the financial aspects of each step of the motion picture value chain (from development through profit participation) and considers the implications of financial choices. Instructor: Jeanette B. Milio
Date:   (ongoing)
Location / Format: Online
Inquiries: / Information:  HERE
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The Business of Entertainment (UCLAx)
This introductory course examines the changing business issues associated with the entertainment industry through lectures, discussions with industry guests, and case studies.
Instructor:  Jim Milio ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding," "Dog Whisperer")
Date:   (ongoing)
Location / Format: Online
Inquiries: / Information:  HERE
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Green-Light Workshop
This course covers the key steps needed to get a project sold in today's market. This is a 3 hour immersive 
online workshop, and it is limited to 50 participants.
The session will be recorded and materials will be made available to registered participants.
Instructors: Jim Milio, Jeanette B. Milio
Date:   7/18/2020 from 10 AM - 1 PM PST
Location / Format: Online
Inquiries: / Information:  HERE
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Entertainment Finance Today - Seminar
This 2 day (4 hours each day) seminar takes you deep into the process of developing a film or television project
that can be sold and make money in today's marketplace. The seminar is taught by Jim Milio ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding,"
"Dog Whisperer") and Jeanette Milio. It is taught in two 4-hour sessions on two days and is limited to 50 participants.
The session will be recorded and materials will be made available to registered participants.  
Instructors: Jim Milio, Jeanette B. Milio
Date:   7/25 and 7/26/2020 from 10 AM - 2 PM PST
Location / Format: Online
Inquiries: / Information:  HERE
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Upcoming  Events
Full list of events
Development, Production, Financing & Project Consultation 
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Any time you work on a project and need input or help with...
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  •  developing a script that can sell
  •  writing a pitch deck that can get green-lit
  •  packaging your project
  •  evaluating your project
  •  creating a realistic budget
  •  writing a business plan for investors
  •  attracting and protecting investors
 
     Or if you are looking to hire a producer to produce your project.
     
     Feel free to contact me to book a one-on-one consultation.
     The initial project review is free.