Tom Malloy

My name is Tom Malloy. I have raised more than $25 million in private equity to produce nearly all the films that my company, Trick Candle Productions has made. While you're here, check out Movie Plan Pro. The training details my approach to creating film business plans.

About Tom Malloy

What If You Choose Filmmaking As Your Small Business?

Tom Malloy · July 9, 2021 ·

It's rare to think of filmmaking as a small business. As independent filmmakers, most of us create art first and hope the money will follow. What if …

Film Directing: Six BIG Lessons For Indie Filmmakers

Tom Malloy · July 8, 2021 ·

After producing over a dozen films, I decided it was time to add film directing to my list of experiences. This decision resulted from the timing and …

How To Break Big Filmmaking Goals Into Daily Tasks

Tom Malloy · July 7, 2021 ·

When it comes to "leveling up" a career in the motion picture industry, turning your dreams into a reality can be difficult. At times, it is easy to …

Three Tactics On How To Make Money In Filmmaking

Tom Malloy · June 30, 2021 ·

The year was 2005. And I wanted to discover how to make money in filmmaking. So I walked into the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, and it was like I …

Film QC: How to Deliver Your Film Without Going Crazy

Tom Malloy · June 7, 2021 ·

Getting a film distribution deal is exciting. You sit down and read over the paperwork. You agree to the terms and you sign on the line that is …