The Art of Film Funding
The Art of Film Funding
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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Jul 9, 2026
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Fair Use From the Experts 06.05.2015 50:01
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
How to Raise Money with 5 Minutes of a 90 Minute Story that's Still in the Works 29.04.2015 52:54
Send us Fan Mail Writer and international speaker Fernanda Rossi shares the theory and practice of how to condense a story to its essence in order to fundraise. To learn more about Carole Dean, and From the Heart Productions, please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Which Comes First, the Chicken, the Egg or the Money? 08.04.2015 58:56
Send us Fan Mail Judith Helfand, of Chicken & Egg shares 3 Tips on winning grants. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com
How to Write and Produce a Feature Film 01.04.2015 32:30
Send us Fan Mail Myles Sorensen shares successful production tips. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Crowdfunding for Success 25.03.2015 54:19
Send us Fan Mail Our guest Erica Anderson, of Seed & Spark, will offer tips on successful crowdfunding campaigns. To learn more about From the Heart Productions and Carole Dean please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com
Three Top Tips for an Indiegogo Successful Crowdfunding Campaign 18.03.2015 58:33
Send us Fan Mail Kristen Konvitz shares the vimeo-Indiegogo connection & how to run a winning campaign. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Fair Use From the Experts 09.03.2015 49:55
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 Steps to a Successful Promotional Campaign 04.03.2015 51:42
Send us Fan Mail Xackery Irving, Award winning filmmaker explains how to use your film's core assets to separate from the pack. Please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com to learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions.
Impact Beyond Broadcast for films 18.02.2015 1:02:28
Send us Fan Mail Brad Lichtenstein shares outreach & community engagement for films. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Open Door Film Virtual Business Studio with Corky Kessler 11.02.2015 43:29
Send us Fan Mail Attorney Corky Kessler & Wells Offer Funding, Insurance, Accounting & Attorney...how to package your film.
How to Find Money for Docs with Bestselling Author Morrie Warshawski 04.02.2015 1:02:01
Send us Fan Mail Learn how to find funding money for documentaries with bestselling author Morrie Warshawski of "Shaking the Money Tree."For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Award Winning Filmmaker Tina DiFeliciantonio, Insights on Creating Documentaries 21.01.2015 59:12
Send us Fan Mail 5 Filmmaking tips from Award Winning filmmaker Tina DiFeliciantonio. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.
How to Get to Post with Excellent Sound 14.01.2015 49:29
Send us Fan Mail Cory Choy, President of Silver Sound Studios, shares his expertise on sound pitfalls and how to avoid them. To learn more about Cory please visit http://www.silversound.usTo learn more about Carole Dean please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com
Debra Zimmerman, WMM Shares Tips for Funding, Outreach & Distribution 07.01.2015 1:01:21
Send us Fan Mail Debra Zimmerman, winner of Hot Doc’s 2013 Doc Mogul Award, shares tips for success! Visit her website to learn about her workshops at http://www.wmm.com/filmmakers/workshops_registration.shtml. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Hot News: Section 181 extended to cover 2014 films. 26.12.2014 41:11
Send us Fan Mail Corky Kessler, top film attorney, discusses the funding extension of section 181 of the Jobs Act. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com
Tom Malloy Discusses New Approaches to Film Financing 17.12.2014 31:07
Send us Fan Mail Tom Malloy has raised more than $25 million in private equity from independent financiers and has written, produced and starred, or co-starred, in nearly all the films. Some of these films include ASHLEY, which starred Nicole Fox and Michael Madsen last year, LOVE N’ DANCING, directed by Rob Iscove, and stars Amy Smart, Billy Zane, and Betty White; and the psychological thrille...
Consciousness of Story with Joan Scheckel 03.12.2014 1:08:01
Send us Fan Mail Join us on The Art of Film Funding with our guest Joan Scheckel as she explains what the fundamental building blocks of a story are and how to use them. For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit http://fromtheheartproductions.com/.
The Art of Manifesting - Creating Your Future with Carole Dean 20.11.2014 50:40
Send us Fan Mail As a housewife, Carole Dean, took a $20 bill and turned it into a $50 million a year industry when she coined the phrase “short ends” and began buying and selling film left over from production. She was instrumental in the birth of the Hollywood independent film community which took advantage of her discounted raw stock. In 1992, Carole created the Roy W. Dean Grant which has pro...
Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Film Colorist 10.09.2014 35:08
Send us Fan Mail Sam Dlugach, samdlugach@mac.com top Hollywood colorist shares how to prevent pitfalls in post production that can be averted with a good colorist onboard early. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com
Your Ultimate Guide to Insurance for Films by Kent Hamilton 03.09.2014 39:47
Send us Fan Mail Kent Hamilton has 25 years of experience insuring films. He covers what you can’t shoot without, E & O, and what packages give you the best price and coverage. Kent's email is kent@frontrowinsurance.com. For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com
3 Easy Tips on Funding Perfect Music 20.08.2014 57:37
Send us Fan Mail David Raiklen, Music Composer for Fox, Sony, and Disney, shares ideas and guidance on finding and hiring the right person for your film. Please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com for more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions.
5 Creative Ways to Sell your film 13.08.2014 53:01
Send us Fan Mail Selling Your Film Without Selling Your Soul & Selling Outside the USA by Sheri Candler who explains new ways of successful film sales. Please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com for more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions.
Maximizing Film Revenue with Your Contract 23.07.2014 56:28
Send us Fan Mail Lee Rudnicki, Attorney/Producer/Filmmaker shares legal advice from a filmmaker’s perspective. Please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com for more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions.
Can reducing your WiFi exposure keep you energized on the set? 16.07.2014 1:02:36
Send us Fan Mail Oram Miller gives us Inexpensive ways to reduce EMF’s in your home and office for better health and clarity of mind. For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com and "Like" our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartgrants
Corky Kessler - How the Jobs Act Will Change How You Finance Your Film 09.07.2014 50:53
Send us Fan Mail Corky Kessler, Esq explains how to market your film, find donors and raise $$ online for features thru the JOBS ACT.For information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www. FromtheHeartProductions.com and "Like" our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartgrants
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