Shaked Berenson
Shaked Berenson has produced, and executive produced over 40 films and two television series, including the animation franchise SPACE DOGS, which generated over 100mil in worldwide box-office.
In the past 15 years, Shaked financed, marketed, and distributed over 120 films across all genres. He served as a Board Director for IFTA™ (Independent Film & Television Alliance) since 2011, a PGA (Producers Guild of America) member since 2013.
Currently, as the Head of Media for Be Capital Group, Shaked serves as the CEO of Entertainment Squad, a production and distribution outfit. Its first release was the documentary about Quentin Tarantino, QT8: THE FIRST EIGHT. Shaked also runs The Horror Collective, a genre content production, and distribution label. The outfit’s inaugural film will be Elza Kephart’s SLAXX.
Shaked has an MBA from UCLA/Anderson. He has been a guest speaker at various forums such as USC, SXSW, and AFM.
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Meet Shaked Berenson: Film Producer & Entrepreneur
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/Who is Shaked Berenson?
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What Genres Are Most & Least Sellable To Foreign Territories?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/Are supernatural films popular in foreign territories?
Are horror films popular in foreign territories?
Do scientific films sell the most in foreign territories?
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What Have You Seen Actors Do Outside Auditions To Make You Unlikely To Re-Hire?
with Shaked Berenson. Producer | Entreprenuer | Partner, Be Capital Group
https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What should actors avoid to make themselves hirable?
What do you look for in hiding actors a second time?
What can actors do to make themselves hirable?
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What Is The Difference Between NET & Gross In Film Finance?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What is net and what is gross in film finance?
What is gross and NET in film finance?
In film finance, what is the difference between NET and Gross?
When we are talking film finance, w... -
Do I Need To Attach Celebrities To Sell My Feature Film?
with Shaked Berenson. Producer | Entreprenuer | Partner, Be Capital Group
https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/Do I need a big name in my feature film?
Can a film sell without a star?
Can my feature film get sold without a big name?
Will my feature film sell without a celebrity?
How will my fea... -
Where Do You Find Finance To Produce A Film?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/How can I raise money to make a movie?
How do I raise money to make a feature film?
How do I find money to make a feature?
To make a feature, how can I raise funds?
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What Have You Seen Actors Do In An Audition To Make You Likely To Hire Them?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/How should actors behave in auditions?
What's the best way to present at an audition?
What kind of attitude should I have in an audition?
How should I talk in an audition?
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What Are Some Elements That Make A Movie More Commercial?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/How can I make my films commercial?
How do I make my script more commercial?
What does 'more commercial' mean?
How can I make me feature more commercial?
What does it mean to 'make a f... -
Does Violence Restrict My Film Distribution Options?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/Is violence bad for distribution?
How can violence effect distribution of my feature film?
Is violence in fantasy ok for distribution option?
Will the distribution of my feature be eff... -
How Can I Create Chemistry With Actors In An Audition To Impress The Producers?
with Shaked Berenson. Producer | Entreprenuer | Partner, Be Capital Group
https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/Why is the key to creating chemistry with the lead actor/actress in an audition to impress the producers?
How can I create chemistry in an audition room?
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What Is A Co-Producer In Film?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What are co-producers in film?
What do co-producers do?
What is the role of co-producers?
What are the jobs of a co-producer?
What do co-producers do on set?
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What Is An Executive Producer In Film?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What do executive producers do?
What is an executive producer?
Can you tell me what an executive producer does?
What is the role of an executive producer?
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What Is A Film Producer?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What do film producers do?
What is the role of film producers?
What is the role of a film producer?
What do film producers do on a feature?
What do film producers do on set?
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What Is A Film Sales Agent?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What do film sales agent do?
Do I need a film sales agent?
How can film sales agents help my movie?
How do film sales agents sell a movie?
What can a film sales agent for my movie dome... -
What Are The Ways In Which Actors Are Compensated On A Feature Film?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/How much do I pay an actor?
What do actors cost to appear in a feature film?
What methods of payment are available to me when paying actors on a feature film?
How much on the backend s... -
What Are Points On A Feature Film?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What are points on a film?
What do points mean on the back end?
Are points the same as back end on a feature film?
On a feature film, what do points mean?
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What Is The Difference Between Backend Points & Residuals?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What are back end points in film financing?
What are residuals in film financing?
In film financing, what are back end points?
In film financing, what are residuals?
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How Are SAG-AFTRA Residuals Calculated?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/How can I learn about SAG-AFTRA residuals?
Do you know much about SAG-AFTRA residuals?
How do I know the rates of SAG-AFTRA residuals?
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How Does A Sales Agent Sell A Film?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What is a sales agent?
What do sales agents actually do?
How do sales agents contribute to the success of a movie?
Can you tell me what a sales agent is?
What are sales agent?
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Should I Attend Film Markets As A Film Producer Trying To Find A Sales Agent?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/Will I meet sales agents at film festivals?
Should I go to film markets as a film producer trying to find a sales agent?
Are film markets a good place to find a sales agent?
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Does The Run Time Affect The Value Of A Feature Film?
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https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/Are run times a factor in distribution success?
Can shorter features be an easier sell?
Are longer movies harder to distribute?
Should I cut my film to make it more sellable?
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What Is A Line Producer In Film?
with Shaked Berenson. Producer | Entreprenuer | Partner, Be Capital Group
https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What are the duties of a Line Producer?
What's the role of a Line Producer?
Tell me what Line Producers are?
What is the definition of a Line Producer?
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How Can I Show The Producers I Am The Best Person For This Role?
with Shaked Berenson. Producer | Entreprenuer | Partner, Be Capital Group
https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/Why do producers hire actors?
From a producers perspective, what are producers looking for in their actors?
What stands out for producers when deciding whether to work with me?
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What Are The Stages Of Producing A Film?
with Shaked Berenson. Producer | Entreprenuer | Partner, Be Capital Group
https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/What are the steps to making a feature film?
Tell me the phases in making a feature film?
Are there specific steps towards making a feature film and if so, what are they?
What's the di...
