Finance YOUR Movie!
How to raise money for an independent feature, documentary, short film, or web series even if you’ve failed before. Discover the step-by-step process (secrets, tips & strategies) including WHO are the best potential investors, WHERE to find them, WHEN to contact them and exactly WHAT to say when you approach them. This show will give proven advice to anyone looking to raise between $25K to $2.5 million for their project.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 333
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
331. The two (2) Secret Words to gain Trust and Secure Investors!
Do NOT skip this episode! These two (2) words can really work to help potential investors become investors who write checks!
330. Five (5) Traits Successful Movie Fundraisers have.
After studying hundreds of filmmakers and interviewing many of them (the ones who consistent & successfully raise movie money), Scott duPont identifies the five (5) traits they all have in common.
329. The two “Scariest” checks you collect from Investors (the first and the last).
Scott duPont discusses in detail how to understand and leverage the first production investment check, and the last check, which allows you to break escrow and commence filming!
328. The Correct Way to speak with Investors about Incentives
Host Scott duPont shares detailed tips and unique ways how to speak to potential investors about incentives that may help them be more likely to invest with you and your project.
327. Kujaatele “KOOGE” Kweli shares advice on networking, secrets on successfully getting grant $ and how to get big bucks from the middle east!
Scott duPont interviews “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” cast member “KOOGE” Kweli who is an expert on movie fundraising, especially when it comes to getting grant money.
326. How a successful Film Fundraiser struck out!
Even veteran producers (who have raised money for past projects) fall victim to funding strike outs if they get complacent or don’t do the right things. Host Scott duPont points out the two (2) big m…
325. One Question ALL potential Investors want answered, even if they don’t ask!
Even if some of your potential investors don’t ask this question, they want to know the answer. Host Scott duPont address this subliminal question head on with 3 specific examples which ALL worked to…
324. World’s Expert on How to “Talk to Strangers”, meet more people & build your Investor network!
Host Scott duPont interviews Robbie Stokes, Jr. (President & Founder of the “I Talk to Strangers” foundation) who is also finishing up his “I Talk to Strangers” feature length documentary film.
323. Five things to do if your potential Investor is looking at 2 different Film Opportunities.
If and when a potential investor tells you they’re considering a different film investment oppty., these are the exact steps to handle it. Most of the time IF they invest in a film, if you follow the…
322. Crowdfunding expert John Trigonis shares tips & strategies he & his clients have used to raise millions $ for hundreds of projects!
Writer-Director-Producer Trigonis literally “wrote the book” on Crowdfunding and shares several secrets to funding your own indie film!
321. Don’t ever Quit. Get advice and change your strategies!
The inspiring true story of a lady who almost quit her dreams to start driving for Uber. She found a coach and in a few months her life changed beyond her wildest dreams!
320. Dan Griffin shares more stories of successfully financing films, but “American Gangster” was NOT one of them! (Part 2 - cont’d).
Dan Griffin shares more success stories on how he became a valuable producer when he learned how to bring “movie money” to different projects and even managed to pull in Ridley Scott at the 11th hour…
319: Veteran Actor-Producer Dan Griffin shares stories of successfully financing films, but “American Gangster” was NOT one of them! (Part 1)
Dan Griffin shares his success stories on how he broke into the film business and quickly became a valuable producer when he learned to bring "movie money" to different projects.
318. Doing “pre-production” prior to an investor call yields a producer a $25K check!
Host Scott duPont shares a story about a fellow film producer who always plans ahead prior to his investors calls and this time it paid off with a $25K investment!
317. Nik Tizekker lands the Oppty of a lifetime & is now producing several Features with major stars!
Run Time: 20:13
Indie film producer Nik Tizekker started making short films in school and never stopped making films until one day, he receives a call out of the blue that will change his film career…
316. The # 1 Rule they Teach in Film School is FALSE!
Scott duPont lays out 4 specific reasons why this 1 Rule about raising Movie Money (widely taught in film schools and in Hollywood) is not only false, but can actually STOP you from bringing on board…
315. Gone Through Your Investor List? Call ________ for more Movie Money!
Host Scott duPont reveals a secret to additional movie money most indie filmmakers never consider. This abundant source of movie money is especially useful if you’ve gone through your entire investor…
314. Howard Nash shares advice he’s learned over 3 decades on successfully fundraising & packaging indie films.
Veteran Producer Howard Nash shares sage advice he’s learned over 3 decades on successfully fundraising & packaging indie films.
313. The “Impulse Window”
Scott duPont explains what the “Impulse Window” is when dealing with potential investors and shares the secret to opening it back up (once it’s closed).
312. Your Struggles are just like My Struggles
No matter how many projects you’ve successfully raised money for, there are always challenges. Host Scott duPont shares advice how to look for the “small Victories” to keep pushing forward every day …