Independent Film Financing
Welcome to Filmproposals.com – the site for Independent Film Makers serious about raising financing for their movie. We offer a wealth of tools, templates, information and resources for both new and experienced movie producers.
Finance Your Film
Are you prepared to tell film investors their Return on Investment and not just the amount of money you want to raise? Check out our Film Proposals and Financing Manual, Film
Financing Excel Template and Business Plan Template, designed to help you communicate with film investors.
Find Film Investors
Film Investors do exist and you probably know many of them right now. The key is knowing where they are and how to communicate with them to maximize the film funding you raise.
Showcase Your Film or Pitch
If you already have a trailer or footage, Showcase your Film and get your own Movie page on our site! If you have a great movie idea, Pitch Your Film, and get comments and feedback from the pros.
How to Make a Movie
Our free 20 minute program provides the basics on How to Make a Movie. Tips for getting started, how to work on a film and investor tips. We've condensed the nuts and bolts for you and provided some of the best material on how to make your first film.
Download our Free Business Plan Checklist
See what your Business Plan looks like though the eyes of Film Investors. Give this worksheet to a friend or family member and ask them to rate your business plan and be brutally honest. To download the free Business Plan Self Review, just subscribe to our Newsletter.
Independent Film Financing Made Easy
Funding and financing an independent film production can be challenging. Film investors need to know how and when they will get a return on their money in a specific format they will understand.
On the other hand, movie producers are usually better at the creative aspects of independent film making and are too focused on the script, photography, talent, lighting, sets, and all the other nuances of a successful movie to start crunching numbers on ROI and Cash Flow. So, how do you close the gap and influence film investors to get your project started?
Our tools help independent filmmakers in funding and financing an independent film production and teach you how to go about movie fundraising. You will learn what is involved in writing a film business plan, also known as a film proposal, and how to complete your film financials.
I had no idea it was feasible to get a handle on film finance myself and was really inspired to see that I don't have to be a writer hawking scripts until I die, I could actually make the film.
With our Manual and Templates, you will be able to:
- Understand why a business plan is necessary for feature film financing
- See and understand an independent film from an investor's perspective
- Understand the funding sources available to you and the pros and cons of each
- Draft a Business Plan that will maximize your chances for success
- Understand how and why specific creative teams are formed for film projects
- Have the knowledge you need on movie fundraising and independent film funding
- Understand the independent film financing model
Our Manual, Financial Projections and Business Plan Template will provide you with a well documented plan on how to fund and finance an independent film. After you have finished reading the manual, just open the Sample Plan and you will be able to easily write a film proposal, think like an investor and be empowered to turn your independent film dreams into reality!
Independent Film Proposal and Financing Manual
Learn how to write a business plan, the definition of a business plan and creative ways to finance your film. Pair this Manual with our Financial Template and Business Plan Template for the ultimate Movie Making package.
Film Financial Projections Template
Show film investors why they should fund your movie with our Financial Template. Analyze your film, movie production costs and add financials directly into your Business Plan for Independent Film.
Business Plan Template for Independent Film
Our Business Plan Template is fully formatted with eight chapters and twenty three pages of sample text. Easily use this business plan example and customize it to your project.
How to Make a Movie
Our 15 minute program provides you the basics on How to Make a Movie. We've condensed the nuts and bolts for you and provided some of the best material on how to make your first film.
Find Film Investors
Film Investors do exist! Find out where they are and exactly what they want to hear from you.
Film Grants
The huge advantage to film grants is you do not have to reimburse the funds, unlike investors, who require their money back, plus a return on their investment.
Showcase Your Indie Film
Join our Independent Film Showcase and develop an online presence for your film in a few minutes - for FREE!!! Show the world your Independent Film and impress potential investors with more than just your logline.
Indie Film Distributors
Indie film distributors look for one thing only when they evaluate Indie Films - "Will this film be profitable for us?"
Free Film Downloads and Samples
Many free film tools and samples exist across the internet and here is a great starter list for the Independent Filmmaker.
Recommended Film Financing and Business Plan Guides
See FilmProposals top picks for Business Plan Books for Film. Film Funding and Financing, Low Budget, Business Plans and Budgets. See the best books on the market today, written by leading experts.
Best Independent Film Websites
FilmProposals top picks for the best Film Websites and Resources to help you find Investors for your Independent Movie, Film Financing Companies and Independent Film Funding.
