The Art of Film Funding

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Discover the secrets to funding and creating successful indie films with The Art of Film Funding Podcast. Join Carole Dean , President of From the Heart Productions and author of The Art of Film Funding , and Heather Lenz , director of the award-winning documentary Kusama-Infinity , as they chat with top film industry pros. Get practical insider tips on crowdfunding, pitching, saving on budgets, marketing, hybrid distribution, and the latest in A.I. filmmaking. Whether you’re funding your first project or navigating new trends, this podcast has everything you need to succeed. Subscribe and le...

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The Art of Film Funding

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Cinema On Demand 13.01.2016 45:07

Send us Fan Mail Our guest is Nicolas Gonda, Co-Founder of Tugg, a web-platform that enables audiences to choose the films that play in their local theaters. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

Hot Marketing Tips for Actors, Screenwriters & Filmmakers 06.01.2016 57:29

Send us Fan Mail Melody Jackson shares successful marketing wisdom. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

Section 181 with 35% Tax Rebate for Investors Approved for 2015 & 2016! 30.12.2015 42:04

Send us Fan Mail Corky Kessler Esq explains how to use Section 181 Tax Incentive for investors in features and docs up to $15 million budgets. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

How to Win Grants by Documentary Grant Writer Joanna Rabiger 18.11.2015 55:59

Send us Fan Mail Joanna Rabiger shares Fundraising and Professional Writing for Documentary Films: proposals, crowdsourcing (Indiegogo, Kickstarter, etc). For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

Three Ways to Let Your Crowd Into Your Crowdfunding Campaign 11.11.2015 50:36

Send us Fan Mail John Trigonis, Indiegogo crowdfunding expert shares tips for funding your film online. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

Feature Film Grants with Corky Kessler 29.10.2015 25:28

Send us Fan Mail Top film attorney discusses benefits and how to work AFM, Cannes, and his $200K grant, plus new financing for films. For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

How to Grow Your Relationship with Online Audiences in Three Stages 14.10.2015 32:29

Send us Fan Mail Muso Rep Chris Anderson explains how to protect your online information from piracy, as well as how to market your film. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

How to Become the Total Filmmaker 30.09.2015 1:01:14

Send us Fan Mail Christina Beck, explains how to write, direct, act and produce an award winning, micro-budget indie feature film. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

Fair Use From the Experts 16.09.2015 50:03

Send us Fan Mail Fair Use principals are clearly outlined with attorneys Michael Donaldson and Lisa Callif in their book Clearance & Copyright 4th edition. Donaldson & Callif give examples of fair use. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

5 Tips You Need to Know for Perfect Sound 09.09.2015 46:51

Send us Fan Mail Jerry Deaton of Audio Kut shares 30 years of experience in sound perfection. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

Learn the Art of Creating Film Trailers and Sizzle Reels 02.09.2015 57:14

Send us Fan Mail David Spungen, an Emmy Award winning producer/editor, shares creative ideas on trailers and sizzle reels for funding your film. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

How to Increase Donations for Docs and Features 19.08.2015 36:42

Send us Fan Mail Carole Dean shares how From the Heart Productions is increasing their donations for filmmakers. We will be joined by Caryn Stein from Network for Good. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

How to Successfully Write and Market Films 12.08.2015 51:54

Send us Fan Mail Rodney Vance, chair of the La sierra Film & TV, shares his knowledge on creating a script and taking it to the screen. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

What a Film Industry Attorney Can Do for You 05.08.2015 44:59

Send us Fan Mail Corky Kessler, Esq. a prominent film attorney, gives you an overview of what you can expect and why you need it to fund your film. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

How and When to Hire a Music Composer for Your Film 29.07.2015 49:07

Send us Fan Mail David Raiklen, composer for many Hollywood films including Mia, the Emmy award winning film, shares insights on getting the best music for your film. His website is http://davidraiklen.com/.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com

How to Make Money and Stay True to Yourself in Hollywood 15.07.2015 56:35

Send us Fan Mail Producer/Director Basil Moore shares tactics on how to never give up your dreams. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com

Best Legal Practices for Filmmakers and Other Mediamakers 08.07.2015 55:47

Send us Fan Mail Robert Seigel, Esq. shares important legal information from his 30 years as a film industry specialist. To connect with Robert - Rlsentlaw@aol.comTo learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com

10 Tips for Marketing Your Films 01.07.2015 1:02:48

Send us Fan Mail How Leah Warshawski’s trailer was the hottest at Hot Docs! For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com

Hot Marketing Tips for Actors, Screenwriters & Filmmakers 24.06.2015 56:45

Send us Fan Mail Melody Jackson shares successful marketing wisdom. For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com

Money in Self Distribution Is Better Than Ever 17.06.2015 46:43

Send us Fan Mail Jon Reiss, Think Outside the Box Office, where’s the money in self distribution? To find out more about Jon please visit his website at www.hybridcinema.com, or email him at jon@hybridcinema.com. For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com

5 Biggest Mistakes New Filmmakers Make 10.06.2015 57:40

Send us Fan Mail Norman Berns, of ReelGrok, is a wonderful source of information on budgets, business plans, marketing, and sales projections. Learn more about Norman at www.reelgrok.comFor more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

5 Tips for Successful Internet Movie Distribution 28.05.2015 1:03:11

Send us Fan Mail Jason Brubaker shares his knowledge of the new world of internet movie distribution. For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

How to Apply for Major Film Festivals 27.05.2015 46:46

Send us Fan Mail Stephanie McArthur from Hot Docs shares insight on being accepted to festivals and their benefits. For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.

Tips from Producer Tom Malloy on Getting Your Film Made 20.05.2015 49:29

Send us Fan Mail Tom Malloy started writing & producing to support his acting career. He raised over $25 million for features & a doc, has sold or optioned 60% of his screenplays, and is a top producer. To connect with Tom: TomMalloy@gmail.comTo learn more about Carole and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com. Visit and Like her Facebook page at https:/...

Show Me the Money for Funding My Film! 13.05.2015 55:25

Send us Fan Mail We have an exciting show lined up for you! Author Carole Dean of the best selling book, The Art of Film Funding, Second Edition, will share alternative funding concepts to support great success! To learn more about Carole and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com. Visit and Like her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartgrants?fre...