Scott duPont
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.
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Scott duPont
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Latest episode
Apr 13, 2026
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Episodes
214. Try this simple Hack if you can’t Reach Potential Investors on the Phone… It Works! 31.08.2020 7:42
Host Scott duPont shares an easy, simple Hack (he’s successfully used) to get his message to potential investors who weren’t easy to reach by phone!
213. How Nicolaas Bertelsen & Joselito Seldera raised Money for their first Feature Film 31.08.2020 29:47
The interesting story how these two filmmakers re-connected and raised money for “ End of Fall ”… a crime-drama thriller passion project.
212. How to Address Trolls & Haters when Fundraising 24.08.2020 8:58
If you follow this advice duPont shares (on dealing with trolls, haters, and negative people who may appear), your fundraising process will not be derailed.
211. The ONE Reason Why 7% of Indie Filmmakers Get Their $ while other 93% Fail 24.08.2020 7:06
It might not be easy, but host Scott duPont believes this ONE thing is the KEY that separates the 7% of all indie feature filmmakers who get their movie money from the 93% who don’t!
210. Storyteller Todd Thompson shares his journey from Shorts to Features & attaching Stars! 24.08.2020 22:48
Award winning Writer-Director-Producer Todd Thompson candidly shares the road to funding (in his case, starting with several short films) and a few secrets to getting Stars attached.
209. Buy Chocolate Ice Cream for Your Potential Investor? Really?? 14.08.2020 9:29
Host Scott duPont shares several stories on how to identify foods, places or things that make potential investors happy, comfortable and excited which often times sets the perfect stage for them invest in your movie!
208. How Emmy Award winner Ron Palmer Funded his WebSeries & a Spec Commercial (Part 2) 14.08.2020 8:22
Scott duPont finishes the interview with Ron L. Palmer on how he funded his first web series, a Spec Super Bowl commercial and also talks about his upcoming project.
207. How Emmy Award winner Ron Palmer Funded his WebSeries & a Spec Commercial (Part 1) 14.08.2020 24:29
Host Scott duPont interviews Ron L. Palmer on how he funded his first web series and even a Spec Super Bowl commercial!
206. BIG Mistake People Make with Investors and Exec. Producers 10.08.2020 8:55
Host Scott duPont shares advice all the time about NOT pre-judging potential investors and also warns filmmakers to NOT making the mistake of “guessing” who is a minimum $ investor and who ends up investing much more to be an Executive Producer.
205. Give Your Friends $300 and One of them Might Invest One Day! 07.08.2020 8:15
Scott duPont shares his daily habit of “providing value” to all the people in his network, which over time has opened up many doors to film investors.
204. As You Raise $, LISTEN to What Your Investors Tell you! 07.08.2020 9:47
Host Scott duPont reminds filmmakers (who are actually raising money) that you need to prioritize the fundraising while asking for and listening to feedback early potential investors give you on your initial business plan and your first pitches.
203. Natalie Metzger Reveals More Funding Secrets! (Part 2) 07.08.2020 12:58
duPont continues the interview with Natalie Metzger who reveals fascinating methods how she has funded documentaries and narrative films including how she & her team funded their most recent film (with $350K) in 12 days!
202. Natalie Metzger Reveals Several Funding Secrets You Won’t Want to Miss! (Part 1) 07.08.2020 17:00
Host Scott duPont interviews producer Natalie Metzger who reveals some fascinating methods how she has funded documentaries and narrative films including how she & her team funded their most recent film (with $350K) in 12 days!
201. The Best CLOSE Ever to Get Your Movie Money 07.08.2020 11:19
Host Scott duPont kicks off Season 2 with a powerful CLOSING tool that will often help “ethically” close potential investors who are considering investing or just sitting on the fence.
52. How to Handle the “Haters” & the ONE THING that Scares Investors! 22.07.2020 14:06
duPont shares some ideas on how to deal with the critics & “Haters”. He also explains his strategy for not letting this ONE THING scare away potential investors. That’s a Wrap on Season 1!
50. Two Tools to Get Investors on Board Faster! 22.07.2020 16:58
Host Scott duPont shares this critical strategy and two tools that successful film fundraisers use to get investors on board much faster…”Urgency” & “Scarcity”!
49. Two Shortcuts to Fast Track Your Producing Career 22.07.2020 14:42
If you’re running into roadblocks of not being able to raise your movie money, duPont shares two powerful shortcuts that may open many doors to potential investors and fast track your producing career.
48. Alex Ferrari Breaks Down the “Indie Film Hustle.” (Part 2) 22.07.2020 21:20
Part 2 of Filmtrepreneur Alex Ferrari explaining the “Indie Film Hustle” to get film financing.
47. Alex Ferrari Breaks Down the “Indie Film Hustle.” (Part 1) 22.07.2020 23:04
Alex Ferrari -award winning writer-director-producer, best-selling author, blogger, speaker, consultant & host of the #1 filmmaking podcast breaks down the “Indie Film Hustle” to get film financing.
46. The “3 Cs” to Help you Get the “4th C”, which are Checks from Investors! 11.07.2020 8:17
Host Scott duPont quickly breaks down the “3 Cs” that can help facilitate getting checks from Investors.
44. Three Things to do When the Shit Hits the Fan! 06.07.2020 13:02
Scott duPont shares powerful advice for facing problems or obstacles when fundraising for your movie.
43. Specific Tips for Your Phone or Zoom “Pitch” 06.07.2020 12:17
duPont shares specific and unique tips for “pitching” potential investors on the phone or via video calls.
42. Ten Tips for Your In-Person “Pitch” (Part 2) 06.07.2020 27:29
The TOP 10 Tips (what to do & what NOT to do) for Your In-Person “Pitch” to Potential Investors (Tips # 6 - 10).
41. Ten Tips for Your In-Person “Pitch” (Part 1) 06.07.2020 14:53
Host Scott duPont shares the TOP 10 Tips (what to do & what NOT to do) for Your In-Person “Pitch” to Potential Investors (Tips # 1 - 5).
40. Actor-Producer Hans Hernke reveals more strategies for finding movie money! (Part 2) 06.07.2020 20:10
The second part of duPont’s interview (you won’t want to miss) where Hans Hernke reveals more of his secret strategies for successfully finding movie money!
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