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Jason Brubaker / March 28, 2017

Present Your Movie Project To Prospective Investors

As a filmmaker, one of the biggest challenges is raising money to make your movie. The problem is, you may have no idea how to present your movie project to prospective investors in a way that is both honest and exciting.

Most prospective investors will want to know how the movie money is going to be spent. They will want to know what they can expect in return. And they will want to know your specific plans for recouping their money. Most investors are business savvy.

present your movie project

While some puffery is expected in all selling, some filmmakers have a tendency to exaggerate the project well beyond reality. To save headaches, it would serve you well to present your movie project with enthusiasm – But never do or say anything dishonest.

Make sure to meet with your attorney and carve out guidelines on what you say during the pitch meeting. From there, as long as you make sure everything you present is consistent with details outlined in all the legal paperwork, you will take steps towards building trust and rapport.

Most people know filmmaking is a risky business, full of unknowns and you should never sugar coat the potential risk involved in this business. With that said, your goal is to simply present, gauge interest and if appropriate, present the paperwork. Get the signature and arrange payment.

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Jason Brubaker

I'm Jason Brubaker. I spent most of my career working in film distribution. I teach filmmakers how to make, market and sell films without Hollywood. So if you'd like more tactics like the article you just read, make sure you sign up for the most awesome filmmaking newsletter ever. (Actually, I'm a little biased. But I do think you'll like the Filmmaking Stuff I send you.)

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