Finance YOUR Movie!

Steven Shea continues to share his story starting off by taking on-set stills (out of film school) to adapting over the years and getting his projects funded in unique ways including his latest film “Surviving Supercon”.

Steven Shea (President of Abyssmal Entertainment) shares his story starting off by taking on-set stills (out of film school) to adapting over the years and getting his projects funded in unique ways.

This is a follow up from the previous episode. Host Scott duPont shares an essential “elevator pitch” you should be sharing with all your potential investors, especially those who have never invested in a movie before.

Host Scott duPont shares a direct quote from a fellow filmmaker (and many filmmakers feel this same way) about the ‘perception” that most investors are avoiding the risk of investing in any films after the pandemic year of 2020. The good news is this is absolutely FALSE!

Lockhart shares additional insights about raising money for films and what it takes for longevity in the movie business.

Emmy award winning producer, actor and writer David A. Lockhart shares insights into putting together projects and raising money for films including his most recent “Lockhart” trilogy.

This is the single MOST IMPORTANT thing filmmakers must do to accelerate their fundraising and to ensure long term fundraising success for all future projects as well.

Host Scott duPont reminds filmmakers the importance of having clear, compelling goals (including a film mission statement) along with laser focus which speeds up the process of getting investors for your project.

Robert Burton and Chris Gilmore (from Red Velvet Entertainment) share more about how they raised their money and put together their successful film “Blood Pageant ”!

Season 4 kicks off with a jam packed show revealing how Robert Burton and Chris Gilmore raised their money and put together the successful film “Blood Pageant ”!

If have a film project you’re excited about, but don’t have it financed yet, listen this episode TODAY. Host Scott duPont explains a unique offer to help you!

Host Scott duPont reminds filmmakers of some common sense things to do (and NOT to do) when sharing your project with potential investors.

Award winning director Peter J. Eaton and his producing partner Susanna Velasquez get candid about financing their latest project “Past Shadows” and share other great advice for filmmakers looking for funding.

You may run into a few potential investors who’ve already made up their minds in advance they do NOT want to invest in a film. Host Scott duPont shares his 5 Step simple process that may sway a few of them to actually invest!

Host Scott duPont runs through the two most common revenue splits in getting money back to investors, and how to explain each ROI model to potential investors when pitching your movie.

Scott duPont shares examples how the most successful people (including film fundraisers) use “Congruency” to immediately connect with potential investors. It’s an important strategy to remember before every potential investor call or meeting.

The importance of launching your fundraising campaign with a few investors the first two weeks and the critical momentum it will provide you and your team right out of the gate.

Scott duPont shares a valuable tip to suggest larger investment amounts without being “salesy”. This strategy will bring in a few investors at higher investment levels vs. prejudging anyone to come in at the minimum buy-in.

Matt Miller openly shares his remarkable journey… a whopping 60 projects in just over 10 years! Great advice for anyone who wants to start a film production company or get started financing their first feature & how to keep repeat investors!

Host Scott duPont shares one important question you should start asking which will (over time) build up your “Relationship Capital”. This in turn will lead to more real Capital to fund your film projects.

The new and youngest demographic: “Generation Z” has a combined annual buying power of $300 Billion! You do NOT want to overlook these potential investors and host Scott duPont breaks down 10 Tips & Strategies for turning some of them into your next investors.

Before becoming Caitlyn, Bruce Jenner became one of the most world’s most successful Olympic athletes, TV hosts, and business entrepreneurs in history by doing this ONE thing. It’s a powerful and valuable lesson to all filmmakers looking to raise “movie money”.

Some of these things to DO and NOT DO are common sense, others you’ll want to make them habits for more chances at fundraising success.

The Dunnit Films partners (Scott Dunn & Gina Gomez Dunn) discuss how they financed their first films including a successful crowdfunding campaign, and unveil their game plan to get investors & distribution for their future films.

Most producers and fundraisers face major challenges and frustration during fundraising. It can be lonely in the beginning before people start investing. Learn how to combat these challenges head on.