45FEST SCHEDULE

Join us as we explore how to structure creative work like a company. Pitch decks, cap tables, investor updates, and scaling up for larger productions are all fair game.

Dive deep with us to peel back the secret of getting your film funded. We'll jump into topics like private investment, state incentives, grants, brand deals, presales, and equity funding.

What's the impact of cannabis legalization on jobs, taxes, tourism, and business growth? We'll bring out folks who can tell you based on firsthand experience from cities and states that have legalized.

Navigating the complex landscape of state-level policy and legal developments that shape business and opportunity.

We're breaking through the abstract and discussing concrete ways state and city governments can support startup capital. We'll tackle everything from innovation funds to public-private partnerships and everything in between.

The trades produce economic mobility, but the brand has suffered over the years. We're bringing together boots on the ground folks to talk about how to make skilled labor cool again.

Join us for a night of networking with fresh faces and perspectives.