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OKC IMA Chapter Seminar -

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

 

OKC IMA proudly presents

Brian Woodland, CFM, CMA, MBA

EVP of Finance, LD Entertainment

"North American Film Industry:

Macroeconomics, Film Finance, and Project Accounting"

Biography

After a 17-year career in accounting for manufacturing and industrial companies, Brian Woodland accepted the opportunity to work in Hollywood from a desk in Oklahoma City. Brian has served as the EVP of Finance for LD Entertainment, a private-equity backed independent film studio since January 2013. With offices in West Hollywood, New York City, Vancouver, and Oklahoma City, LD Entertainment has produced or distributed thirty motion pictures since 2007, including the Oklahoma-filmed blockbuster, “I Can Only Imagine” as well as “Risen” starring Tom Felton and Joseph Fiennes, “Jackie” starring Natalie Portman, and Liam Neeson’s “The Grey”.

Aside from learning the motion picture industry’s finance and accounting nuances, Brian’s experience with LD has included organizing the legal and tax infrastructure to comply with federal, state, and international regulations—and claim production tax incentives—in jurisdictions across the U.S., Canada, Spain, Malta, the UK, and the Czech Republic.

During the six years prior to joining LD, Brian held multiple positions with GE Oil & Gas Artificial Lift, known as Wood Group ESP prior to GE’s acquisition. Before moving to Oklahoma City in 2007, Brian had worked in Utah, Arkansas, and Mississippi in furniture manufacturing, telecom equipment manufacturing, wire and cable manufacturing, and heating equipment manufacturing.

Brian is a CMA and a CFM. He has an MBA from Brigham Young University’s Marriot School and a B.A. in Accounting from Weber State University. He and his wife, Michelle, have five children and one son-in-law.

Event Details

- Lunch will be a fajita bar, rice, refried and steamed beans

- This presentation qualifies for 1 hour of CPE 

Prices for this event are as follows:

• Seminar and Luncheon (11:30 AM to 1:00 PM): Members $20; Guests $30
• Prepaid Members and Prepaid Guests may attend the event (11:30 AM to 1:00 PM) for no additonal charge
• Please RSVP for all attendees (including prepaid and free)

Payment can be made at the door or at http://oklahomacity.imanet.org/empaymentoptions

The Board of Directors of the OKC IMA enjoys volunteering their time to provide our members and guests with affordable/quality CPE. We take pride in supporting the OKC Accounting and Finance community to meet continuing professional education requirements for CMA and CPA credentials.

You must be a member of the Institute of Management Accountants affiliated with the Oklahoma City Chapter to participate with discounted member benefits.

Please visit the OKC IMA Chapter Website for membership information and future events. Thank you!

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