EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 52 MIN
061: Deep Dive with Ian Murray: How to Find Private Investors for Your Feature
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In this episode, Kirsty Stark speaks with Ian Murray, Founder of 113 Partners, about private investment for feature films, and what investors in Australia are looking for when they invest in a project or slate.Ian discusses the challenges of finding private investment, what we can do to make our industry more investable, and where to find potential investors if you don’t have rich parents or friends.Listen to hear Ian talk about:How production businesses can benefit from strategic planningThe importance of financial stability in your businessWhy private investment is vital in the current feature film landscapePrivate finance in the screen industrySlate financing vs. individual project financingChallenges in attracting Private InvestmentThe three types of investors in film projectsOpportunities for private investment in AustraliaBridging the gap between producers and investorsAudience-centric pitchingFinancial literacy for producersScreen Australia’s soon to be released Private Investment ToolkitListen to Episode 61 on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave a rating or review to help us reach more listeners for We Interrupt This Broadcast.Further information after listening to the episode:113 Partners: https://www.113partners.comIan Murray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/icmurrayIan’s book, Learning the Language: A Guide to Private Investment in Australian Film (released today!): https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/1764660803/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1Screen Australia’s Private Investment Toolkit will be released soon, and we’ll update the episode show notes on all platforms once it’s available.This Deep Dive interview is hosted and edited by Kirsty Stark.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and we’d love you to forward this episode to a friend!Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
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In this episode, Kirsty Stark speaks with Ian Murray, Founder of 113 Partners, about private investment for feature films, and what investors in Australia are looking for when they invest in a project or slate.Ian discusses the challenges of finding private investment, what we can do to make our industry more investable, and where to find potential investors if you don’t have rich parents or friends.Listen to hear Ian talk about:How production businesses can benefit from strategic planningThe importance of financial stability in your businessWhy private investment is vital in the current feature film landscapePrivate finance in the screen industrySlate financing vs. individual project financingChallenges in attracting Private InvestmentThe three types of investors in film projectsOpportunities for private investment in AustraliaBridging the gap between producers and investorsAudience-centric pitchingFinancial literacy for producersScreen Australia’s soon to be released Private Investment ToolkitListen to Episode 61 on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave a rating or review to help us reach more listeners for We Interrupt This Broadcast.Further information after listening to the episode:113 Partners: https://www.113partners.comIan Murray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/icmurrayIan’s book, Learning the Language: A Guide to Private Investment in Australian Film (released today!): https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/1764660803/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1Screen Australia’s Private Investment Toolkit will be released soon, and we’ll update the episode show notes on all platforms once it’s available.This Deep Dive interview is hosted and edited by Kirsty Stark.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and we’d love you to forward this episode to a friend!Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
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