Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to FilmProposals Frequently Asked Questions page, where we do our best to answer all of your questions in a timely matter. Following are the answers to some of the most Freqently Asked Questions on FilmProposals.
Film Proposals Film Financing Products - Before Purchase
Are Your Products Compatible with Apple/MAC?
- The Film Financing Manual a PDF document, and should be compatible with all systems.
- The Film Financial Projections Template is offered in both a PC and a MAC version and both are on the Download page after your purchase.
- The Business Plan Template is a Microsoft Word document. To date, we have not had any issues with MAC or PC Compatibility.
Why are the products downloadable and not in Print?
The Business Plan Template and Financial Projections Template must be used on a computer as they won't be helpful in Print. At this time, we do not offer the Film Financing Manual in print, as most of our customers prefer to have it on their computer and save the shipping costs. We may re-evaluate this again in the future.
Film Proposals Film Financing Products - After Purchase
I ordered one of your products, but did not receive the link to download?
The Paypal purchase process should take you directly to the appropriate download page. Additionally, we always send a follow up email, within 24 hours, to the Paypal Email you used. Please check your Paypal email address and your Junk/Spam folder for an email from @filmproposals.com. If you have not received an email from us to date, then, unfortunately, we cannot contact you, likely due to your own spam blocker. If that is the case, please post your question here.
The product(s) are not as expected, how do I get a refund?
Sigh, it happens occasionally. First, we would love your feedback as to why you are disappointed in your purchase, but you are not obligated to share it. If your purchase was in the last 7 days, please send your feedback, and a refund request, directly to the email address from which you received our "Thank You from FilmProposals" email. If you no longer have the email from us, please contact us from the email you used with Paypal, and include the DATE and EMAIL address you used for your purchase. We cannot verify your purchase with only a Paypal receipt number. If you have not received an email from us to date, then, unfortunately, you won't receive more from us, likely due to your own spam blocker. If that is the case, please post your question here.
The Film Financial Projections Template is locked and I'd like to change some of the Formulas?
The template is locked to protect you from making calculation errors. We are happy to send you an Unprotected/Unlocked version if you request one by replying to the Thank You Email you received. Please Note: FilmProposals cannot offer support for an unlocked version of the Template, nor are we responsible for any calculation errors.
Film Investors and Production
Can you help me secure financing, introduce me or help find investors?
FilmProposals does NOT assist Independent Film Makers with securing Investors. We consider ourselves an objective third party when helping Film Makers with their Business Plans, and analyze projects only from a financial perspective. The only time we assist Film Makers with financing is when offering Investor Contributions or Financing as a Prize for a Contest, for the Film Makers who have submitted to our Independent Film Showcase or Pitch Pages.
Your Film Making Question
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Other Film Maker Questions
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Where can I find a screeplay agent or manager?
I've been looking for agent or manager and am not sure where to find them. I'm tired of calling them from Croatia and nothing!
Where do I get the numbers to enter into the Financial Template??
You have some great templates but you don't mention anywhere I can find the numbers needed to enter into those templates....
my email is kris.hulbert ...
Can I open the Film Financial Template with adobe or other means besides word ?
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I do not intend to purchase any version of word. I have microsoft works and adobe document programs.
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What are ATL and BTL costs in Filmmaking??
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I received a film fund application via email from Green Light Productions. One question ask ATL? or BTL? What does that mean? Also how do I tell how much ...
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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
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Business Plan Template for Independent Film
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