Film financing and financing movies for independent filmmakers is one of the most challenging aspects of the movie making process. You can have the greatest screenplay, the most talented cast and stellar movie locations – but without movie money, you are just another would-be filmmaker with a dream and a passion. The film finance articles at Filmmaking Stuff provide tips on how to view independent filmmaking as a business.
Planning a film crowdfunding campaign starts with a compelling idea for your story. For many film producers, our hometowns and their particular micro-cultures and institutions inspire the stories we’d like to tell. It’s as if we all want to be Mark Twain, sharing tales of our childhood on the banks of the mighty Mississippi. For … Read More
If you want to make a movie, you need to establish a production company. In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker explains why.
Most filmmaking business plans are stupid. Why? Because most filmmakers have no idea (especially first time filmmakers) how to project a return on investment. Don’t feel bad. It’s not your fault.
You’re not alone if you want to get funding for your movie. I have raised over 25 Million dollars to produce multiple feature films. And through this experience, I have learned that there is one thing you can do to make the movie funding process easier. You need to create “leverage.” Leverage is a powerful … Read More
Wondering how to sell your movie idea? In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker shares 3 tips on how to sell your movie idea.
Every business has a sales cycle. This is no different for the independent filmmaking business. Having a long term perspective and patience is essential. The trouble is, as an ambitious filmmaker…