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
527. After a failed crowdfunding campaign, John Pate shares the unique way he & his producing partner raised money to make their feature “Faith Wins”.
Writer-producer John Pate shares how he and his producing partner raised $ for their microbudget film and also how they found the perfect distributor.
526. Bankrupt and want $1M for your movie? I promise it’s doable!
Don’t let any excuses including: being broke or bankrupt, not being connected, and/or not knowing any “rich” people stop you from getting your dream movie made!
525. The big Secret of getting “Name” Talent while winning over potential investors!
Host Scott duPont breaks down the big mistake most filmmakers make chasing “Name” actors vs. bringing in “Name” talent at the end and explaining this method to potential investors for them to come on…
524. Exec. Producer Menachem Woonteiler (back from Sundance) candidly shares why he’s investing in movies and what projects & filmmakers he looks for!
A relatively new film investor, Menachem Woontelier gets very candid about why he is investing in movies and what he looks for in filmmakers & their projects.
523. The two-pronged approach to potential investors
As they say a “two-pronged approach is better than one!” Host Scott duPont explains in detail how he uses this strategy when reaching out to and following up with potential investors.
522. Faith & Belief WILL get you and your film funded!
Don’t worry if you’re not religious, host Scott duPont explains how faith and belief are KEY to getting your film funded and references specific examples of recent funding success stories.
521. Kevin Caliber shares more about his hybrid system (crowdfunding & equity) he used to successfully get his last two features funded. (part 2)
Filmmaker Caliber elaborates how he got his second feature “Craving” funded.
520. Filmmaker Kevin Caliber shares in detail his hybrid system (crowdfunding & equity) he used to successfully get his last TWO features funded! (part 1)
Caliber goes into detail about how he reached out to potential donors & investors and his effective tracking system that helped him get his feature “16 Bits” funded.
519. Melissa Goad & Bob Leone never gave up. Through Prayer & Faith, they got their dream movie “They Don’t Cast Shadows” funded, produced & in distribution!
A must listen to episode especially for first time Director-Producers and/or anyone looking to do a faith based film!
518. Congruence with YOU and YOUR Pitch
Host Scott duPont shares examples of how to “Be yourself” and authentic when interacting with potential investors during the fundraising process. That means not hyping or over selling your project (a…
517. A deep and candid conversation with a potential Investor interested in indie films
After meeting Tom Brainsky at a recent Mega Success event, host Scott duPont invites Tom to candidly discuss his new interest in taking the plunge and investing in independent films
516. A critical skillset of a fundraiser and producer - solving Problems!
When problems and obstacles come up in film fundraising (they always do), Scott duPont shares when and how he comes up with solutions.
515. All Fundraising consultants and coaches insist on this Practice
Host Scott duPont discusses the value of “role playing” for film producers to practice their pitch (to potential investors) before reaching out to actual investors.
514. Your correct Mindset is the Critical path to getting funded
Host Scott duPont explains why Mindset is so critical to maintain during the fundraising process.
513. How to raise movie money when you have NO track record yet?
The GOOD news is that it’s not all BAD news if you’re raising money for your very “first” feature. Host Scott duPont explains his strategy he used for his very first feature to successfully raise $1M…
512. Investors are NOT stupid, so don’t BS them!
Host Scott duPont explains the fine line between sharing your enthusiasm and excitement for your movie with potential investors vs. “Hyping” your project too much.
511. Rick Pamplin continued and Maggie Pamplin discusses how she pitched investors for their latest documentary: “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (part 2)
Producer Maggie Pamplin shares advice on she successfully reaches out to potential investors on her last project: “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL”.
510. Rick Pamplin shares how he raised $ for two of his indie films in 90 days (each) & Maggie Pamplin discusses how she pitched investors for their latest documentary: “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (par
Writer-Director Rick Pamplin is back to share stories on how he got two of his other indie films funded (“Michael Winslow Live” and “Hoover”) in a very short period of time.
509. Pros & Cons of working with a film finance company
Host Scott duPont explains the Pros (especially for a higher budgeted film – above $2M) and Cons of working with a film finance company vs. raising the money yourself.
508. One of the most important traits of all Film Fundraisers
Making quick decisions and being “Decisive” is a trait all successful film fundraisers have. Host Scott duPont breaks down why this trait is so important.