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.
Creating an independent film budget requires that you get very creative. Unlike studio productions, as an independent filmmaker, you have limited resources. After you break the screenplay into a schedule and a budget, you’ll quickly find the gap between the money you have and the money you need. When it comes to fixing your independent … Read More
Pitching film projects is an art form. I have taught entire seminars on pitching, and there is always room for improvement. Think about it. Your pitch may be the only chance you get to talk to your HNI (High Net-worth Individual) and try to get them excited about your film project. Finding people who invest … Read More
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…
Over the past few months, I have had several conversations with clients about whether the folks they hire to work on their films and theatre projects are properly classified as employees or independent contractors. It’s an important distinction, and one that can have costly consequences if not handled properly…
Prepping your film may be the most essential part of film funding. It’s one of the first steps in creating leverage and if done correctly, it could help you take your career to the next level. Think about this. If I told you how to locate a prospective film investor right now, and you reached out… … Read More
If you want to know how to make your own film, aside from the technical stuff, the biggest lesson you have to learn is obvious…