As a filmmaker, independent film financing a major mystery. When I was starting out, I met with quite a few producers who refused to share their money secrets with me… I don’t know why they were so secretive. But it really annoyed me.
Film Financing
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.
Are Dentists a Way to Raise Money For Your Film?
If you’re looking to raise money for your film, you’re probably heard some other filmmaker (who never raised money) tell you that, “Dentists are an excellent source for film investment money.” I’m not sure where this idea came from. I know it was mentioned in some very popular filmmaking books in the nineties, and somehow […]
How To Deal With Filmmaking Rejection (Like A Pro)
One way I mitigate this “all eggs in one basket” approach to filmmaking (and business) is to always have projects in various stages of development. This allows you to check one rejection off the list and put your focus into the next. And just because one prospective investor rejects one opportunity, there is nothing stopping you from shopping around…
Do You Make These Mistakes In Documentary Funding?
In this guest filmmaking article, documentary filmmaker Faith Fuller shares tips on how to avoid the top five mistakes made in documentary funding. Read this article and fund your documentary.
7 Shortcuts for Attracting People Investing In Movies
Want to find people who are actively investing in movies? Today’s filmmaking question comes from a frustrated screenwriter who needs to find investors. Since this challenge is faced by most filmmakers and screenwriters, I provided some actionable tactics. Question: I have lots of bound ready scripts. I have a great desire and experience to make […]
How To Access The Secret Film Investing Club
In this film finance article, filmmaker Jason Brubaker shares tips about finding secret film investing club and getting investors to buy into your movie.
