FILMMAKING STUFF Tactics.

If you're seeking advice on how to fund, produce and sell your movie, these filmmaking articles will help you. You'll find that each article provides creative ideas and tips, with links to further information about filmmaking.

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3 Pitch Deck Mistakes That Can Cost You Film Investors

When it comes to raising money for your film, the pitch deck is often the first thing a potential investor sees. …

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How to Pick the Right First Feature Film

If you’re a filmmaker wondering how to pick your first feature film, let me share a little truth with you: your …

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The 3 Things Every Film Investor Wants

Over the years, I’ve pitched all kinds of film investors. Some deals ended up with money in the bank, and some …

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How to Get Your Indie Film Into a Major Film Festival

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting your indie film into Sundance, Toronto, Cannes, or South by Southwest, you already know it …

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How to Choose the Right Film Festivals for Your Indie Film (Without Wasting Money)

Don’t Waste Money on the Wrong Film Festivals Let’s talk about something that costs indie filmmakers thousands every year submitting to …

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Understanding Minimum Guarantees (MGs) in Film Distribution

If you’re trying to get a sales agent or distributor to pick up your indie film, you’ve probably heard the term …

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Understanding the Film Investor Waterfall: How Money Flows Back to Your Investors

If you’re raising money for your movie, there’s one thing you absolutely need to have in your business plan—the film investor …

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The Psychology of Film Investors: What They Really Want to Hear

If you're pitching a movie to investors, you need to understand this: it's not just about the numbers. After years of …

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