Film Proposals Independent Financing Blog

May 17, 2022

Film Financing Companies 2022

Sometimes, private investors are not the right track to raise money for your independent film. Maybe you don't have the right contacts, are geographically removed, or just want the professionals to handle the numbers for you. This is where Film Financing Companies may offer you an edge. To be clear, if you are new to the film industry, then Film Financing Companies are not the right place for you to look for funding. But for those in the right place in their careers, here is our guide to Film Financing Companies.

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May 12, 2022

Film Financial Projections Movie Business Plan Template

Getting the overall picture of your film financial projections has never been easier. Our template walks you through analyzing your film, comparing it to other films, plugging in movie production costs and easily allows you to add financials directly into your Independent Film Business Plan. You have complete flexibility over the distribution and VOD revenue model(s) you choose and you complete your calculations any way that works for you.

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May 10, 2022

Film Finance for Independent Filmmakers | It’s Not Art, It’s Business

Finding funding for an independent film is one of the most difficult tasks the indie filmmaker will face. The money is available, so the main reason for the challenge is often the indie filmmakers will approach the business-side of filmmaking with trepidation, or not all. Unless an indie filmmaker plans on financing their movie themselves, eventually they will need the help of film business pros to help them find investors for their film.

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May 05, 2022

Film Marketing Plan & Distribution Plan | Tips for Reaching Your Audience

Your Film Marketing Plan & Distribution Plan are the hardest parts of your business plan to complete. FilmProposals has done all the heavy lifting for you for your financial projections, covering the industry, using top tier research and statistics and discussing all the latest release trends and acquisitions. However, Film Marketing and Distribution Plans are unique to every film and this is where a producer has to focus their efforts to be successful. When you have these mapped out, investors and distributors will know you have a solid deal on the table. Luckily, we've helped so many successful filmmakers over the years, and now offer our expert formula for reaching your audience, winning film festivals and getting distribution.

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May 05, 2022

Film Marketing Plan & Distribution Plan | Tips for Reaching Your Audience

Your Film Marketing Plan & Distribution Plan are the hardest parts of your business plan to complete. FilmProposals has done all the heavy lifting for you for your financial projections, covering the industry, using top tier research and statistics and discussing all the latest release trends and acquisitions. However, Film Marketing and Distribution Plans are unique to every film and this is where a producer has to focus their efforts to be successful. When you have these mapped out, investors and distributors will know you have a solid deal on the table. Luckily, we've helped so many successful filmmakers over the years, and now offer our expert formula for reaching your audience, winning film festivals and getting distribution.

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May 03, 2022

Once A Clown Short Film Financing Tips | Crowdfunding Lessons Learned

Once A Clown Short Film was funded partially via crowdfunding, and partially through the use of my bank overdraft. Our crowdfuning campaign did not do well, so we then interviewed with a former film producer regarding crowdfunding and learned some VERY valuable crowdfunding lessons.

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Apr 28, 2022

[Review] The templates are user friendly, easy to navigate, and incredibly informative

Love the site! Everything is working exactly as I had hoped thus far. The templates are user friendly, easy to navigate, and incredibly informative. It's definitely a crash course into the economic side of the industry. People forget the old saying about Show Business, "business is twice as long as show, and it might be twice as important!"
- Josh, December

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Apr 26, 2022

Film Investor Tip Sheet | Practical, Proven Fundraising Tips

Our Film Investor Tip Sheet includes practical tips, real world examples and proven fundraising language. Do you know one, specific thing you can do for almost no money that immediately creates the Executive Producer vision in the investor's mind..and makes them want it? Only those very serious about making their films have access to our film investor tips and tricks. Find out more about how to download our Film Investor Tip Sheet, compiled from leading industry film financiers.

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Apr 21, 2022

Why Start a Film Production Company | Steps, Business Plan, Investors

Filmmakers gain a huge advantage when they start a film production company. This process allows them to pursue equity-based crowdfunding for larger sums across a wider base of investors than just typical donation-based crowdfunding. It also helps to protect your film, management team, opens additional financing opportunities and makes your projects far more appealing to film investors.

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Apr 19, 2022

Horror Film Festivals | List of Scariest Horror Fests

Check out our list of over 30 Horror Film Festivals, designed to provide more opportunities and exposure for filmmakers, screenwriters and video game developers working within the horror, science fiction and suspense genres. Start planning now for the fall, when most of these festivals take place. More Info: List of Horror Film Festivals

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Apr 14, 2022

[Review] Film Proposals was the Best Investment!

When I presented my project to my investor, they were blown away how prepared I was and rarely see filmmakers have half the documents I supplied. It showed I was serious as a filmmaker and as a business person. I purchased the Gold package with the PPM. The PPM took all the heavy lifting off and saved me so much money that would of cost me thousands from an attorney. The package got me prepared from business plan to financials. I did my research on my film and similar films and just plugged in the info. I had everything prepared and professionally done. On top of that, they offered a review after I followed the steps they gave me. - Angelo

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Apr 12, 2022

Film Financing Lessons from Producer of 'The Kids Are All Right'

Producer Celine Rattray explains how she doubled her investors' money, new financing sources, like Netflix and Amazon, how she's raised funds for over 40 movies, the importance of tax incentives, timing of investor ROI, and how to be "investor-friendly," as there's nothing more satisfying than repeat business from investors.

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Apr 07, 2022

What is "Chain of Title" and How Does it Affect Your Film?

Having the correct Film Production Contracts in place on your film is crucial when investors, distributors, festivals and production companies are evaluating working with or investing in your project. You must make sure you own EVERYTHING that makes your film your film. In other words, you must have a clean "Chain of Title." Some examples include story & music rights, cast & crew images, graphics, the script, rights to on location shoots and much more. If any of these important legal contracts is missing, you cannot legally sell your film since you won't own all of it! Funders and distributors will expect you have these signed and if not, could hinder your ability to get distribution or signed investors. Most film festivals require all these agreements to ensure you can even enter your film with them.

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Apr 05, 2022

How to use a Film Investor Agreement for Independent Financing

You finally find interested Film Investors ready to invest in your project. Do they just write you a check? Is there a timeline for using the money? What accounts do you deposit the money into? Can they ask for it back at any time? When will the investors receive their profit and how will they receive it? If you want answers to these questions, and want to look like a professional in front of your film investors, you should have a Film Investor Agreement.

Option #2 Film investors know the chances of receiving a profit are slim to none, yet they still want assurance their money is being handled the best way possible...but this is your film and you want to make sure you have control of your project. So, how do you ensure nothing is standing between you and an interested film investor?

One way is by using a Film Investor Agreement.

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Mar 31, 2022

How to Invest in Indie Films | Great Info For Your Film Business Plan

Investing in independent film is not only a good way to help improve the arts and shift spare cash into something worthwhile but you'll also get a buzz out of being a part of something really exciting. If you invest in all the spin-offs such as theatrical renditions, DVDs, video-on-demand, cable, foreign markets, etc., there can be lucrative earnings. To a great extent, the film industry has a small buffer against economic woes. In 2020, COVID provided us with a silver lining and great example of how demand for fresh and new content can immediately be in global demand during even the worst of times. Part of our Pitching to Film Investor series, read more about How to Invest in Indie Films - Steps and Tips.

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Mar 29, 2022

San Francisco Film Society Film Grant | Feature, Documentary, Non Fiction

The San Francisco Film Society is dedicated to supporting emerging and established filmmaker by offering innovative support programs for independent storytellers.. Their fiscal sponsorship program is designed to help you step-by-step through the process of getting your film funded, made and seen. SFFFilm has distributed more than $6 million to over 150 films since 2009.

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Mar 24, 2022

[Review] Movie Investment Package Great for Starting a Film Company

Excellent information for starting a film company. The information and software given really helps with all the in and outs for starting a company in the film or production industry. It is worth the $99.00 to get started. This was an excellent investment for our company to get started in this industry. - Chris

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Mar 22, 2022

Updated MPA Theatrical Market Statistics for 2021 | Industry Trends

The annual MPA THEME (theatrical and home/mobile entertainment market environment) report provides the latest global box office, streaming/digital content, movie attendance and other trends affecting the entertainment industry. Not only are these great statistics for your film business plans and to discuss with film investors, but they will help you target your audience and distribution plan. There's a ton of GOLD in this report.

Of course, the key 2021 MPA statistics, along with the latest trends are already integrated into all our Movie & Documentary Business Plan Packages.

The MPA THEME Report is a FREE GIFT with Purchase of Select Film Financing Packages and Bundles.

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Mar 17, 2022

Film Financing Options | Creative Ways to Fund Your Movie

Film funding options go much further than just Film Investors. Most movies are financed via multiple sources, and not all are cash transactions or investing (hard money). Alternative investments include soft money, deferred payment, profit participation, product placement, cross-promotion and multiple other ways to decrease a film's negative costs.

Check out this great article and find out more about Film Funding Options for Indie Filmmakers

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Mar 15, 2022

Film Grants Spring Deadlines 2022 | Independent, Student, Documentary, Screenwriting

Time to finish your Film Grant applications to meet those spring deadlines. Some upcoming deadlines include: Austin Film Society Film Grants, Chicago Digital Media Production Fund (April), Derek Freese Documentary Fund (April), Filmmakers Without Borders Filmmaking Grants (June), Intercept Documentary Film Grant (June), Jerome Foundation Film Grants (April), Shore Scripts Short Film Fund (May), Princess Grace Film Awards (May), Women In Film | Film Finishing Fund Grant (WIFF FFF) (May/June/July). You can always find the complete list of Film Grants here.

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Mar 10, 2022

[Review] Partially Financed My Film in 3 Days | BEST Money I've Ever Spent

Finished my deck on Friday. Got it into a few potential investor’s hands over the weekend, and by Monday had 3 out of the 10 available memberships spoken for at $160K each. The revenue projections and film comparable services by NASH, along with the business plan and pitch deck templates were instrumental in presenting the project in such a way that financially minded potential investors could understand the movie business, the market and how my project could possibly give them a substantial ROI.

Melissa was amazing throughout the entire process. Always there to answer any questions. Couldn’t have done it without you guys. Can’t thank you enough. Best money I’ve ever spent.

- Michael F, Executive Producer

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Mar 08, 2022

Netflix 2022: Selling Your Documentary To Netflix

Desktop Documentaries, one of the very few industry sites we recommend, has just announced their updated for 2022 course: NETFLIX 2022: SELLING YOUR DOCUMENTARY TO NETFLIX! The course includes step-by-step tutorials, interactive database, key contacts, trends/analysis and a LIVE GROUP COACHING Q&A scheduled for March 24, 2022 at 1pm EST. Netflix is in constant need of fresh content and their buyers are seeking outstanding independent filmmakers and documentary creatives who can deliver the stories that Netflix wants. Learn the ins and outs of getting your doc or doc series onto Netflix with SELLING YOUR DOCUMENTARY TO NETFLIX.

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Mar 03, 2022

How to Start in the Film Business | Film Producing 101

How to Start in the Film Business is Part 1 of our Mini Movie Maker Course. Not sure where to start? Or stuck somewhere in your process? Check out our essential tips for first time producers. Find Investors & Raise Money, First Time Film Producer, Know the Market for First Film, How to Build a Film Team, Set Up an LLC or Corporation for a Film Production

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Mar 01, 2022

How to Do Film Revenue Projections for Your Business Plan & Investors

How do you estimate how much income your film will bring in over time? The answer, of course, is the only way you can show investors what and when their ROI might be. You can use the-numbers, IMDB and/or Box Office Mojo. It's been the way we've done things for years...but oh-so-many of you have let us know how much you hate the tedious work. You just want to get on with filming, right?

It's been 1 year since we launched our NEW...Custom Indie Film Database and DIFY projections service and our filmmakers LOVE them!

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Feb 24, 2022

How to Ask Film Investors For More Money | Work with Film Investors

You pitched your investors, promising them your film project would cost $XXX. After you accept their film financing and begin begin production, you realize you need additional production funds. How do you go back to your film investors and ask them for more money? It's easier than it sounds.

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Feb 22, 2022

Tribeca Film Institute Grants | Documentary, Narrative, Sports, Women, Latinx

The Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) offers over $1M annually in grants to a variety of projects and filmmakers, mostly with a focus on politically, culturally and socially relevant films from diverse storytellers. TFI partners with ESPN, AT&T, Gucci and other corporations to support filmmakers financially across several niches and specialties. They have dozens of different grants across many genres, both narrative and documentary, so check out what film financing you can raise today.

More Info: Tribeca Film Institute Grants

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Feb 17, 2022

Preparing for Film Investors | Steps to Find and Attract Investors

Preparing for film investors is the single most important step in finding them. Avoid THE # MISTAKE indie filmmakers make when trying to find movie investors and and stand out from your competition by changing the script from asking to offering!

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Feb 15, 2022

[Review] I haven’t been this excited in years. There is a ton of great information!

I haven’t been this excited in years. As someone who is changing careers later in life, I can’t tell you how much the information you provided is going to help me jumpstart my new path. I was devouring the information as soon as I downloaded it. There is a ton of great information and I’m so happy your company exists! - BJ, Producer

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Feb 10, 2022

Invest in Movie Production | Why Invest in Movies, Film Investor Benefits

There are as many returns as risks when evaluating why to invest in movie production. While investing your hard-earned money in a film production is not for the faint of heart, the returns can be sweet, not to mention the adulation that comes along with being a "producer" of a successful film and getting to walk that red carpet. For those who are either new to making investments in film or have already tried being part of a crowdfunding campaign of a feature film, here are some of the reasons why you should take the leap and invest in a movie production.

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Feb 08, 2022

Film Producer Definition | What is a Producer's Role in Movie Production?

Finding a consistent film producer definition is a challenging task, as the role is wide and varied. The movie producer tends to be one of the most misunderstood jobs in the filmmaking industry. What exactly do they do? And why are their jobs so misunderstood in the first place? Finally, and possibly most importantly-what can a movie or film producer do for your own movie?

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Feb 03, 2022

Independent Film Logline Examples | Logline Formula, How to Create

Our independent film logline examples will help you understand what is a logline, how to create a logline, how to use a logline formula and how to study logline examples. Although it is just a sentence or two that describes the overall idea of your film, a logline is both extremely simple yet wildly complex

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Feb 01, 2022

[Review] How to Prepare a Professional Investment Package

This is perfect - I have potential investors but I had no idea how to prepare a professional investment package to present to them. (I'm an artiste', not a business person. :) )

The information is clear and easy to understand, and Melissa is very prompt in answering emails.

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Jan 27, 2022

Film Distribution Waterfall | Recoupment Schedule and Investor Payback

We often get asked if our Documents Include the Film Recoupment Revenue Distribution Waterfall? The answer is YES! We use a simple revenue recoupment model in our actual Business Plan Template. We also offer three other options for the Distribution Waterfall in our Film Financing Manual, along with a visual chart showing how a $30M film recoups its money down to the net profit producer's pool. We highlight hurdle rates, producer's net profit, deferred talent agreements, profit participation and more. One of the waterfalls is also included in our PPM template, with all the legal-eze you need. You can choose one of four scenarios, or combine them, for how you plan to payback your investors customized to your specific project.

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Jan 25, 2022

Film Investor Template - How to ASK for Money and WIN!

HANDS DOWN, The Best Movie Trailer and Film Finance Tips EVER on FilmProposals!!! Want to be a successful Film Writer, Director and Producer? Then read these SOLID GOLD tips from Marty Hardin, who was kind enough to walk us STEP by STEP through how he successfully raised his film financing for Devouring Venus!

Marty - we cannot thank you enough for your generosity in sharing your exact email that helped you raise $25K in film financing. You are bright and witty, extremely talented, humorous and we all wish you the MOST AMAZING SUCCESS with Devouring Venus!!!!!!

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Jan 20, 2022

Independent Film Companies and How They Got Started

For any indie filmmaker, independent film companies are greatly important. More often than not, these are the only movie companies indie filmmakers have the potential to work with. But the origin stories of your favorite indie movie company in the film industry may surprise you and will definitely enlighten you and provide inspiration as you embark on starting your own independent film company.

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Jan 18, 2022

UK Jewish Film Grants | Short Film Annual Grants for British-Jewish Life

Two grants of up to £13,500 are available for the production of a short film – drama, animation or factual – with a Jewish theme of significance to both Jewish and general audiences. The fund focuses on supporting the production and exhibition of short films that reflect British-Jewish stories, life, history and culture. The annual grant deadline is usually January.

More Info: UK Jewish Film Grants

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Jan 13, 2022

[Review] I’ve been able to raise over $400,000 dollars so far for the film

Thank you again so much. In no small part because of you, your fine staff, Nash & Associates and your incredible body of templates and instructions I’ve been able to raise over $400,000 dollars so far for the film. I honestly don’t think I would have been able to raise a dime if not for the detailed and professional deck I was able to put together following your guidelines.- Michael

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Jan 11, 2022

Film Budget Template | Details and Top Sheet, ATL, BTL

Our Film Budget Template will help indie producers estimate their movie production costs. The movie sample budget template is a great starting point to demonstrate film negative costs required for the financial projections and business plans used to secure movie investors.

The Film Budget Worksheet Template is in Excel, fully editable and contains 100s of line items and formulas that can be completely customized to your film production.

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Jan 06, 2022

How to Invest in Movies | Opportunities, Tax Deductions, Production Deals

If you're looking to invest in movies, and not quite sure how to get started, our film investor primer is here to teach a lot of what you need to know, how to access filmmakers and productions and how to gauge a film's potential success. Our guide covers Tax Deductions, ROI, asset classes, deal tips, how to find the right movies, how to become an accredited investor and an overview of how the film industry generates revenue. Our primer also showcases some of our best filmmakers' projects looking for investments right now.

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Jan 04, 2022

It's 2022 and Awards Season Starts Soon! Are You and YOUR Film Business Plan Ready to Take Advantage of the Industry Buzz?

2022 is upon us, which means the start of Film Awards Season (Golden Globes January 9, 2022 and Academy Awards March 27, 2022), and one of the BEST times to raise money for your Indie Film. Are YOUR Pitch Deck, Financial Analyses and Business Plan done so you are ready to approach investors while nominations and awards on fresh on everyone's mind? Get a head start and use our Business Plan Templates so you are ready to go!

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Dec 30, 2021

How to Write a Film Business Plan | FREE Movie Business Plan Template E-Course

Are you ready to JUMP START your Film Financing in 2022? How to Write a Film Business Plan is the Number One goal of most of our filmmaking site visitors, so we wrote a FREE How to Write a Movie Business Plan E-Course (sign up FREE right here and start immediately). Our goal is that no matter where you in the process of making your film, we help you to succeed with really understanding the entire business side of the film industry. Each week you'll receive your homework assignments, and if you follow along and stick to the plan, it will be 10 short weeks until you have a complete film business plan and are totally ready to approach the film investors we teach you to find.

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Dec 23, 2021

[Review] I'm an Attorney and Found Loads of Value in the Platinum Bundle

Such an amazing resource for indie filmmakers. I'm an attorney and still found loads of value from these materials. I had some foundation established but the Platinum Bundle gave me so many more ideas to make my presentations so much better. Thank you Melissa for making these resources available!
- Dori, Attorney & Producer

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Dec 21, 2021

How the Best Independent Films Were Funded | Learn from Others

Learning how other independent films were funded is a part of the process many filmmakers miss when reading stories of other successful films. Finding funding for your independent movie is time-consuming, mentally exhausting, and overall a challenging task to accomplish. However, we take a look at some of the Best Independent Films and discover how they were funded.

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Dec 16, 2021

[Review] Film Investor Package - GREAT STUFF VERY USEFUL

This package is very useful. Very educational and saves tons of time researching and building plans and projections from scratch. I would highly recommend this to anyone trying to raise money for an independent film. - Tony

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Dec 14, 2021

Movie Investor Package | Film Pitch Deck, Business Plan Template, Samples

Movie Finance Toolkit Download - Film Business Plan Template, Financial Projections, Film Pitch Deck, Budget Template, Investor Agreement

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Dec 14, 2021

Whatifi Studios Interactive Filmmaker Fund | Screenwriting, Production

Our filmmakers turn passive viewers into active participants. Whatifi Studios offers creative support and developmental assistance to independent filmmakers across the globe. No matter where you are in the brainstorming process, we'd love to hear from you. With years of experience creating branching stories, we're here to help you every step of the way: brainstorming, scripting-writing, financial support, editing feedback, and the behind-the-scenes magic that lets viewers interact with your film. Submit your interactive film pitch before December 31, 2021 to be considered for our first round of productions. Selected filmmakers receive creative support and up to $5,000 in funding.

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Dec 09, 2021

[Review] Film Investor Package is Well Organized and Professional Looking

I've just spent 20 minutes going through the materials I purchased with Package #3 and I already know it is going to be a huge help in getting me to the next stage in my producing career. I can't wait to dive in and start creating my first business plan.

**Update***

I’ve now worked with it for a few weeks and thought I’d let you know what I think.

I liked it a lot. The format is well organized and professional looking and much of the text is worthwhile.

I also chatted with your rep on line before hand and they answered my questions very well which allowed me to move forward with the purchase with confidence.

It is a pity the the MPAA reports are not available until April.

Thanks for putting together what appears to be a very useful package, and the website has a ton of great info too. - Tim

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Dec 07, 2021

Women Make Movies Production Grant | Production, Documentary, Narrative

Women Make Movies (WMM) offers a production assistance program for female filmmakers actively fundraising or about to begin fundraising. Filmmakers can only apply if they are not currently fiscally sponsored by another organization. One of the most important criteria for the Women Make Movies Production Grant is that you must be able to clearly communicate your fundraising or distribution strategies for the film.

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Dec 02, 2021

10 Things You MUST Do To Attract Film Investors | Avoid These Mistakes

The 10 things you MUST do to attract film investors have been cultivated over 16 years in the film industry and being able to work with 1000's of filmmakers. Our experience allowed us to analyze and learn from those who have achieved success and mase their indie film vs. those we never hear from again. We lay out all the crucial steps to set you up to be the former - the successful indie filmmaker.

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