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.
Film Proposals Table of Contents
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.
New Movies Trailer Showcase
See the full new movies trailer showcase created by worldwide Independent Film Makers and pick from dozens of free movie trailers to watch - or add your own.
Pitch your Independent Film
Join our Independent Film Pitch Showcase and develop an online presence for your film in a few minutes - FREE!!! Show the world your Film and impress potential film investors with more than your logline.
Watch Documentaries Online
Welcome to the Documentary Showcase, where you can watch documentaries online or show off your documentary short or trailer.
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.
Money to Make a Movie
Contests and prize money are a great way to secure money to make a movie. Here are some film contests sponsored by film financing companies - and don't forget to check which Film Festivals offer money to make a movie as their prize.
Film Discussion Board
Welcome to the Independent Film FilmProposals Discussion Forum, for your Film Making questions, Movie Making Tips, Film Investors, Film Grants, Equipment Discussions, Financing Questions and Film Services.
Film Financing
Famous film maker interviews and film financing stories to inspire you and let you know even the most famous film makers have been there before.
Film Production Companies
If you are involved in any Film Production Companies, or any services that go into the production of a film, here is the place to tell us about your services or search our classifieds to find a service for you.
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.
Film Festivals
Film festivals worldwide cater to every niche such as horror film festivals, short film festivals, documentary film festivals and of course, independent film festivals. Festivals are a great way to get your finished film out to the public.
Business Plan Services
FilmProposals Business Plan Services are designed to help all independent film makers create the best feature film, indie film or short film projects with the highest chances for worldwide success.
