For the first time, The Lion’s Den DFW, a Shark-Tank-like Christian ‘Business as Mission’ program that matches for-profit companies and projects with a broad base of investors will be at the ICVM Storytellers Conference on Nov. 17th, bringing a condensed version of their world-renowned program to ICVM to listen to pre-chosen presentations and also share their tips on how best to approach Christian investors and get your Christian film-related company launched, expanded, or your movie made!
Even if you aren’t pre-chosen to present, attendees will be able to sit in the presentations and learn the craft of presenting to investors during the 3-hour event. The Lion's Den DFW staff & investors will also do a Q&A with the audience, and afterwards we participate in a meet-and-greet event! Later that night, we'll feature Angel Studios' early showing of THE CHOSEN Season 3 Opening Episode at a movie theater nearby.
THE ICVM STORYTELLERS CONFERENCE is shaping up as a God-honoring event that will give Christian filmmakers the tools to succeed and provide the relationships with investors, distributors, other filmmakers and professionals to help bring film projects and companies to life!
The INVESTORS LIONS DEN event joins other conference highlights like the ICVM Script & Story Pitch-a-thon on Nov. 18th, and the 2nd annual Christian Film Market (CFM) on Nov. 19th, along with many seminars, speakers, screenings and networking events.
These events are all included in the 4-day conference registration price. Go to: https://icvm.memberclicks.net/2022-conference for more info.
The INVESTORS LIONS DEN will be looking for well-prepared and documented presentations for Christian film-related businesses (studios, post houses, streaming networks, production companies, etc.) or films and television shows. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE VETTED BY LION’S DEN DFW, NOT BY ICVM.
Only one to three presentations may be selected for ICVM's INVESTORS LIONS DEN, but even if yours is not chosen, you will learn how to make your package more investor-friendly, and you will still be eligible for other Lion's Den DFW events (see 'a' and 'b' below.)
How You Can Apply to Present to the Investors
- Applications can only be submitted by those registered for the ICVM Storytellers Conference.
- Applications may be submitted from now until October 27, 2023.
- Enter at this website: https://www.thelionsdendfw.org/apply-icvm.html
- Purchase an annual membership to Lion’s Den DFW. They’ve offered our attendees a discounted rate of only $29. Email Michelle Braden, VP of Strategic Communications, at [email protected] and request the discount code. Lion’s Den DFW members get access to their library of previous pitches, support materials, videos and more.
- Your application and $29 membership also gives you a chance to present at two other Lion’s Den events:
a. The Lion’s Den DFW Annual Pitch Conference April 20, 2023, in Dallas, Texas
b. The Lion’s Den Film Festival June 2023 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Note: you would be responsible for travel costs and the modest registration fee for these events if you choose to attend.)
- If accepted to present at ICVM's INVESTORS LIONS DEN, you will need to supply the following additional items if requested (more details are on the application at this link: https://www.thelionsdendfw.org/apply-icvm.html ):
• Summary Operating Results
• Summary Cap Table
• Investor Term Sheet
• 5 Year Financial Projections
• Business as Mission Essay
• Company Pitch Deck
• Company Video (if available)
• Logo & Photos
• Management Team Bios & Headshots
You won’t want to miss this ground-breaking event at the ICVM Storytellers Conference!
ABOUT LION’S DEN DFW: https://www.thelionsdendfw.org
