Scott duPont

Finance YOUR Movie!

Arts EN ↓ 364 episodes

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.

Author

Scott duPont

Category

Arts

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Latest episode

Apr 13, 2026

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Episodes

752. Highlights from the last two seasons. 13.04.2026

Host Scott duPont signs off for hiatus with a few must-listen to episodes worth going back & listening to or watching again.  

751. WHO Invests in Independent Films? 07.04.2026

The answer is almost anybody, but host Scott duPont breaks down different types of people who may have a higher probability of investing in an independent film.

750. List of what Indie Filmmakers NEED to Finance their movie. 30.03.2026

Host Scott duPont walks through a detailed list of important items NEEDED to successfully finance a movie.

749. Takeaways from the Oscars that affects YOUR Indie Film getting financed. 23.03.2026

Host Scott duPont’s takeaways from this years’ Oscar audience and how it relates to getting your next project financed.

748. Producer Christos Hines shares how his unique house party pitches helped fund his last two features including his latest “American Deadbolt”. 16.03.2026

A MUST-listen to episode how producer Chris Hines gets creative when raising money for his indie features.

747. Speak the “Language” of your potential Investors. 09.03.2026

Scott duPont shares valuable insights whenever speaking with potential investors.

746. Why most Filmmakers get STUCK on fundraising & How to get Un-Stuck! 02.03.2026

Host Scott duPont dives deep into the State, Story & Strategy needed to elevate your budget & financial raise for your dream film project.

745. Don’t Wait to “Hit them up” for your $5M film or a 10 picture slate. 23.02.2026

Host Scott duPont reminds indie filmmakers to just make a low budget, high quality film NOW. Don’t keep holding out or waiting to do your opus!

744. The importance & lack of importance of a Script when Fundraising 16.02.2026

Most filmmakers have a finished script, but if not, don’t worry! You can still fundraise without one.  

743. Sage pitching advice from legendary movie Producer Peter Guber 10.02.2026

Sage advice on pitching projects from Peter Guber from his best-selling book “Tell to Win (which all filmmakers should read).

742. Actor-Producer Mike Ferguson talks @ starting out doing low paying gigs, carving out a niche & now helping produce movies like his latest & just released “Dracula Eternal”! 02.02.2026

Mike Ferguson shares his journey (the last 10 years) transitioning from Tattoo artist to actor, now movie star & getting into producing.     

741. Film Industry people vs. regular people (the mass of potential film Investors) 26.01.2026

Scott duPont shares many reasons why film “industry” people may NOT invest in your movie vs. regular people (“outside” the industry) are much more likely to consider a unique, film investment oppty.  

740. Finding a Film Fundraiser to help raise $ 19.01.2026

Host Scott duPont does a deep dive explaining how you may be able to find someone else to help you fundraise for your next film project. 

739. Fantasies for the New Year! 13.01.2026

Host Scott duPont suggests delaying your big “Fantasies” for a while if you haven’t gotten your 1st or 2nd feature made yet. Go make your first film NOW, then dream bigger in the future!  

738. What Film Investors told me over the Holidays 06.01.2026

Host Scott duPont shares his real world interactions with dozens of his film investors he met (or spoke) with over the Holidays. 

737. Decide when (in 2026), your film is funded! 29.12.2025

Make the DECISION NOW to finally get your movie funded and take daily action steps to follow through to make that goal (dream) a reality.

736. Advantage of the Holidays and “Organic” Fundraising 22.12.2025

Host Scott duPont explains why and how November through January is the best time of the year to fundraise.

735. Filmmaker John Woodruff on location @ #BosterCastleStudios shares advice and talks about his newest feature “Night Takes All.” 16.12.2025

Special episode with Writer-Director-Producer Woodruff who shares the journey of his entertainment career and his newest feature film shooting in MO with excellent incentives.  

734. Filmmaker Derry Shillitto shares the many different avenues used to fund his latest movie “The Correction Unit” now in release! 08.12.2025

Learn how Writer-Director-Producer Shillitto (through differentavenues and over a period of time) got his latest feature funded.

733. James Holley shares his strategy how he reached out to people to fund his first feature “The Good Fight” (now in release) a reality! 01.12.2025

A must-listen to episode how Holley (a first time filmmaker)reached out to people in his local community to successfully get his first feature film fully funded.

732. When Potential Investors says NO (and most will)! 24.11.2025

Episode 732. When Potential Investors says NO (and most will)! This important two-step process (when potential investors say NO), will open the door to a few of these potential investors later saying YES!

731. AFM Recap: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly 18.11.2025

Host Scott duPont encountered many filmmakers at this year’sAmerican Film Market stumbling to raise money, looking in the wrong places with the wrong tools.

Episode 730. Former Bollywood actor Aashish Chanana (turned filmmaker) shares his journey including his latest directorial release: “All I Want for CHRISTMAS is You”. 10.11.2025

Host Scott duPont chats with filmmaker Aashish Chanana on how he got into filmmaking and has enjoyed a successful career including his first Christmas movie just released.  

Episode 729. TIME SENSITIVE: These are the best fundraising months! 03.11.2025

Host Scott duPont discusses why November, December (and January) are the BEST fundraising months of the year. If you have a polished, professional business plan ready to go, NOW if the time to share it with people.

728. Special show filmed “on location @ #BosterCastleStudios. Adam Boster shares how he built a one stop Studio in the heart of MO! 27.10.2025

Scott duPont interviews Adam Boster about how he built a one stop studio hosting over 15 features so far in the heart of MO to take advantage of @MoFilmOffice incentives up to 42%!

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