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

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Arts

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Latest episode

Apr 13, 2026

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Episodes

435. Do not be part of this film school! 04.04.2022

Whether or not you actually attended film school, Scott duPont shares the dangers of starting to fundraise for your first project if you’re a part of the “University of Not Knowing.”

434. In today’s fundraising environment, DON’T fall into this trap! 28.03.2022

Host Scott duPont shares a real world example of a producer not following up with a potential investor and explains how this trap can cost you hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars in lost film investments for your project!

433: The story (from the beginning) of how PJ Marks became Exec. Producer and the largest investor of Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL now streaming everywhere! 21.03.2022

Scott duPont and PJ Marks (who became the Executive Producer of Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL ) discuss step by step how PJ became the biggest investor into the new documentary which is now streaming everywhere.

432: Want to get your screenplay made into a movie? Matt Boda shares exciting news about his film incubator “Get it Made” (part 2) 14.03.2022

Matt Boda, Founder of “Get it Made” shares more info about his film incubator which already has some success stories!

431: Want to get your screenplay made into a movie? Matt Boda shares exciting news about his film incubator “Get it Made” (part 1) 14.03.2022

Matt Boda, Founder of “Get it Made” talks about his film incubator which is already having some success stories. All writers and any producers with scripts should listen to this!

430: An audience member asked the experts for advice during filming of “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL”. You WON’T BELIEVE what happened?! Don’t miss this episode! 07.03.2022

Aspiring writer Palmer Edward asked the experts for advice during filming of “ Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL ” and you WON’T BELIEVE what happened before the movie even got released?! Don’t miss this episode!

429. Rick Pamplin shares more fundraising tips & strategies in brand new documentary “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (part 2) 28.02.2022

Writer-Director Rick Pamplin shares more tips and discusses what he learned during the filming of his newest project “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” now streaming everywhere.

428. Writer-Director Rick Pamplin shares fundraising tips & strategies in new documentary “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (part 1) 28.02.2022

Writer-Director Rick Pamplin shares fundraising tips & strategies for raising “Movie Money” which was the focus of his newest film, now streaming everywhere.

427. Sample strategies to pick up the phone and dial for dollars. 21.02.2022

Scott duPont gives an important overview and simple strategies to help keep you making calls to potential investors and not falling into the potential trap of quitting or procrastinating like so many indie film producers do.

426. For the first time ever, all Writers (& Producers) now have a Stardom Chance to get funded! (part 2) 14.02.2022

Jeff Vanderpol shares more exciting details about Stardom Chance’s new platform giving all writers UNBEATABLE odds to win a “Best Screenplay” award, get their script funded and get their movie made!

425. For the first time ever, all Writers (& Producers) now have a Stardom Chance to get funded! (part 1) 14.02.2022

After years of development, President & founder of Stardom Chance Jeff Vanderpol unveils a new platform giving all writers UNBEATABLE odds to win a “Best Screenplay” award, get funded and get their movie made!

424. Learn from the best criminals on how they keep getting investors! 07.02.2022

Host Scott duPont does NOT endorse any criminal acts or behaviors, but shares the one trait all the successful scammers have that you also need to be successful in getting movie investors.

423. Important strategy to attract investors BEFORE updating your business plan. 31.01.2022

Host Scott duPont shares why you should NOT update or revise your movie business plan very often. This strategy will build interest and intrigue some potential investors who will be more excited to actually invest!

422. I just witnessed two guys (IDIOTS) lose a $1.5 million investment! 24.01.2022

Scott duPont was a witness to a live “open pitch” session and explains what went terribly wrong. He reminds film investors to always “do their research” before pitching the larger potential investors…especially those who may be investing $100K, $500K $1M or more.

421. The Important “Mindset” check before calling potential investors! 17.01.2022

Scott duPont dives deep again into the critically important “Mindset” needed to be able to keep “going the distance” when raising funding for your film project.

420. The 4-Step “H-E-L-P” phone call to Potential investors. 10.01.2022

Host Scott duPont shares a simple 4-Step process he calls “H-E-L-P” to quickly & easily “share” your business plan with people and a reminder that everyone is a potential investor.

419. Natalia Nutting, Founder of “Unstoppable Storytellers” & “Storytelling Campfire” discusses how to create & share stories to connect with potential investors (part 2). 03.01.2022

Expert storyteller Natalia Nutting shares more advice on how to connect with potential investors on an “emotional” level, which may help some of them become investors to your project.

418. Natalia Nutting, Founder of “Unstoppable Storytellers” & “Storytelling Campfire” discusses how to create & share stories to connect with potential investors (part 1). 03.01.2022

Film investors sometimes write large checks if they get “emotionally” connected to a project or you. Expert storyteller Natalia Nutting shares advice on how to connect with potential investors on an “emotional” level.

417. Merry Christmas and a new film Investor today! 27.12.2021

Host Scott duPont shares two traps filmmakers often fall into and then shares in detail how he secured a $75K investor the day before Christmas Eve.

416. Seven Ways to Kill a potential investor call 20.12.2021

Scott duPont quickly breaks down the “7 Sins” or the 7 Ways filmmakers can kill a potential investor call if they’re not careful or aware.

415. Movie star Nick Searcy shares advice on raising movie $ & producing, including his powerful new documentary “Capitol Punishment”! 13.12.2021

A candid conversation with Actor-Producer Nick Searcy on his lucky break with Tom Cruise, raising $300K for his first project, a breakthrough crowdfunding film, and two recent documentaries all while keeping busy in front of the camera!

414. Advantages “First time” filmmakers have when raising money from potential investors. 06.12.2021

Host Scott duPont explains how “First time” filmmakers actually have some advantages over veteran filmmakers when they raise money for their first feature project.

413. Ray Forchion shares more fundraising tips as well as advice on the SAG Indie agreements now available to low budget producers. (part 2) 29.11.2021

Part 2 of the Ray Forchion interview where Ray dives deep into all the new SAG Indie agreements now available to low budget producers (from $0 up to $2M).

412. Actor-Writer-Producer Ray Forchion shares his experience on film fundraising for narratives & documentaries. (part 1) 29.11.2021

Host Scott duPont connects with veteran actor, turned writer-producer Ray Forchion about his “film hustle” for many of his own projects.

411. Are you fundraising now & feel overwhelmed? Remember this one simple thing. 22.11.2021

Host Scott duPont shares a reminder to "K.I.S.S." (Keep it Simple Stupid) and to focus on the end goal of getting funded.

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