How to Make a Movie
You could spend months reading all the information about How to Make a Movie. We recommend you learn as much as time allows, but in the interest of condensing the nuts and bolts for you, we've reviewed what we think is some of the best material on how to make your first film. This is Part 5 of How to Make a Movie. If you missed Part 4, please review it now.
How to Find Investors & Raise Money for a Film:
Dealing With Money Control in Film Making
- The producer controls the money on a film, keeping the project on budget, on track and safeguarding the funds.
- It's a great idea to bring on a business advisor, such as a CPA or attorney. They can provide invaluable insight on the financial aspects of how to make a movie.
- Remember, the Director is focused on the creative, it your job, as the Producer, to manage the money.
How to Find Investors & Raise Money for a Film:
When to Start Your Second Film Project
- Do not raise money for the next film while in pre-production or production of your current film, or especially when you are first figuring out how to make a movie.
- Take your first film all the way through distribution
- The best time to raise money for your next film, is right after you've made a distribution deal on your initial movie
- Take a new investor to a screening of your first film and let them meet your initial investors
- The Independent Film Distribution Kit is designed to show you how to work with Independent Film Distributors, how to tell if a distributor is legitimate and ensure your package is 100% ready for Indie Film Distributors
Congratulations on completing our 5 part series on How to Make a Movie.
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