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Finance YOUR Movie!

by Scott duPont

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.

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Episodes

  1. 803. The Proper Sequence (Syntax) when Reaching out to Potential Investors.

    Host Scott duPont walks through the 7 important steps in indie fundraising in order.

  2. 802. Expert advice on Crowdfunding your next film (from $50K to $350K) from The CROWDFUNDING QUEENTM

    An honor to have Klaudia Kovács, one the world’s experts on crowdfunding (aka The CROWDFUNDING QUEENTM) break down important DOs & DON’T’s of Crowdfunding if that’s the route you choose for your next project.

  3. 801. Co-Producer Howard Farling talks about his latest movie: “The Jesus Tapes” now in theaters only!

    Host Scott duPont kicks off Season 8 with his partner & Co-Producer, Howard Farling who helped raise the money for a unique found footage film industry insiders & critics are all talking about.

  4. 752. Highlights from the last two seasons.

    Host Scott duPont signs off for hiatus with a few must-listen to episodes worth going back & listening to or watching again.

  5. 751. WHO Invests in Independent Films?

    The answer is almost anybody, but host Scott duPont breaks down different types of people who may have a higher probability of investing in an independent film.

  6. 750. List of what Indie Filmmakers NEED to Finance their movie.

    Host Scott duPont walks through a detailed list of important items NEEDED to successfully finance a movie.

  7. 749. Takeaways from the Oscars that affects YOUR Indie Film getting financed.

    Host Scott duPont’s takeaways from this years’ Oscar audience and how it relates to getting your next project financed.

  8. 748. Producer Christos Hines shares how his unique house party pitches helped fund his last two features including his latest “American Deadbolt”.

    A MUST-listen to episode how producer Chris Hines gets creative when raising money for his indie features.

  9. 747. Speak the “Language” of your potential Investors.

    Scott duPont shares valuable insights whenever speaking with potential investors.

  10. 746. Why most Filmmakers get STUCK on fundraising & How to get Un-Stuck!

    Host Scott duPont dives deep into the State, Story & Strategy needed to elevate your budget & financial raise for your dream film project.

  11. 745. Don’t Wait to “Hit them up” for your $5M film or a 10 picture slate.

    Host Scott duPont reminds indie filmmakers to just make a low budget, high quality film NOW. Don’t keep holding out or waiting to do your opus!

  12. 744. The importance & lack of importance of a Script when Fundraising

    Most filmmakers have a finished script, but if not, don’t worry! You can still fundraise without one.

  13. 743. Sage pitching advice from legendary movie Producer Peter Guber

    Sage advice on pitching projects from Peter Guber from his best-selling book “Tell to Win (which all filmmakers should read).

  14. 742. Actor-Producer Mike Ferguson talks @ starting out doing low paying gigs, carving out a niche & now helping produce movies like his latest & just released “Dracula Eternal”!

    Mike Ferguson shares his journey (the last 10 years) transitioning from Tattoo artist to actor, now movie star & getting into producing.

  15. 741. Film Industry people vs. regular people (the mass of potential film Investors)

    Scott duPont shares many reasons why film “industry” people may NOT invest in your movie vs. regular people (“outside” the industry) are much more likely to consider a unique, film investment oppty.

  16. 740. Finding a Film Fundraiser to help raise $

    Host Scott duPont does a deep dive explaining how you may be able to find someone else to help you fundraise for your next film project.

  17. 739. Fantasies for the New Year!

    Host Scott duPont suggests delaying your big “Fantasies” for a while if you haven’t gotten your 1st or 2nd feature made yet. Go make your first film NOW, then dream bigger in the future!

  18. 738. What Film Investors told me over the Holidays

    Host Scott duPont shares his real world interactions with dozens of his film investors he met (or spoke) with over the Holidays.

  19. 737. Decide when (in 2026), your film is funded!

    Make the DECISION NOW to finally get your movie funded and take daily action steps to follow through to make that goal (dream) a reality.

  20. 736. Advantage of the Holidays and “Organic” Fundraising

    Host Scott duPont explains why and how November through January is the best time of the year to fundraise.

  21. 735. Filmmaker John Woodruff on location @ #BosterCastleStudios shares advice and talks about his newest feature “Night Takes All.”

    Special episode with Writer-Director-Producer Woodruff who shares the journey of his entertainment career and his newest feature film shooting in MO with excellent incentives.

  22. 734. Filmmaker Derry Shillitto shares the many different avenues used to fund his latest movie “The Correction Unit” now in release!

    Learn how Writer-Director-Producer Shillitto (through differentavenues and over a period of time) got his latest feature funded.

  23. 733. James Holley shares his strategy how he reached out to people to fund his first feature “The Good Fight” (now in release) a reality!

    A must-listen to episode how Holley (a first time filmmaker)reached out to people in his local community to successfully get his first feature film fully funded.

  24. 732. When Potential Investors says NO (and most will)!

    Episode 732. When Potential Investors says NO (and most will)! This important two-step process (when potential investors say NO), will open the door to a few of these potential investors later saying YES!

  25. 731. AFM Recap: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

    Host Scott duPont encountered many filmmakers at this year’sAmerican Film Market stumbling to raise money, looking in the wrong places with the wrong tools.

  26. Episode 730. Former Bollywood actor Aashish Chanana (turned filmmaker) shares his journey including his latest directorial release: “All I Want for CHRISTMAS is You”.

    Host Scott duPont chats with filmmaker Aashish Chanana on how he got into filmmaking and has enjoyed a successful career including his first Christmas movie just released.

  27. Episode 729. TIME SENSITIVE: These are the best fundraising months!

    Host Scott duPont discusses why November, December (and January) are the BEST fundraising months of the year. If you have a polished, professional business plan ready to go, NOW if the time to share it with people.

  28. 728. Special show filmed “on location @ #BosterCastleStudios. Adam Boster shares how he built a one stop Studio in the heart of MO!

    Scott duPont interviews Adam Boster about how he built a one stop studio hosting over 15 features so far in the heart of MO to take advantage of @MoFilmOffice incentives up to 42%!

  29. 727. John Baumgartner’s journey from small town Ohio to a successful filmmaking career including his just released feature “Beneath the Light”.

    Filmmaker Baumgartner never waited or got permission to make his next movie. The writer-director-producer shares his passion for filmmaking and reveals how he gets his projects made on all different budget levels.

  30. 726. First time filmmaker Guilford Adams picked up a camera 10 yrs ago and made his passion project American Clown a reality!

    Instead of making excuses, Gil Adams picked up a camera, self-financed his first film and tells other aspiring filmmakers now: “Just Do It!”

  31. 725. An obvious, yet neglected thing to do!

    Host Scott duPont explains the importance of asking for the money.

  32. 724. Follow up from last episode. Other ideas to bring in quick money

    A follow up from two film screening events which yielded newinvestors within a week or two.

  33. 723. The Visualization Exercise that generated $10M

    Host Scott duPont shares one of his valuable “visualizationexercises” he does before his first outreach calls to potential investors.

  34. 722. STOP doing all these STUPID things!

    Doing a bunch of “busy” work or keeping busy with stupid things will not have bring in any money. Only focus on the tasks which will bring in funding.

  35. 721. The 7 “E”s to Finance your movie

    Host Scott duPont quickly runs through what he calls the seven (7) Essential “E”s to finance your movie.

  36. 720. You’re FIRED!

    Host Scott duPont shares a true story (and a serious cautionarytale) when fundraising for your indie film.

  37. 719. Filmmaker Nicola Rose shares insights how she made her last two features including Magnetosphere now in release!

    After several short films Indie filmmaker, Nicola Rose was able to get two features financed including “Magnetosphere” now streaming on all these platforms: https://www.freestyledigitalmedia.tv/film/magnetosphere/

  38. 718. Don’t WAIT for your $7M movie or your 10 picture slate!

    Scott duPont blows up the theory billionaires andmulti-millionaires will only invest in multi-million dollar projects. Like most business people, they like to invest in new ventures slowly and on a smaller scale to “test the waters”. Just make sure you bring them a great project thathopefully…

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  39. 717. Law of Attraction - the most powerful, attractive Emotion for Film Fundraising!

    This emotion is critical to connecting with potential investors. Watch this short, powerful video (less than 3 minutes) for the most powerful, attractive emotion, which is KEY to #FinanceYOURMovie https://x.com/LeadersJunction/status/1950925668545442057

  40. 716. Important Question for Investors to Ask!

    Host Scott duPont explains to investors (IF film incentives are utlilized) what they should ask for and how to use incentives in your favor to collect immediate ROI, which at the same times helps filmmakers raise money faster.

  41. 715. You must make Tough Decisions when Financing an Indie.

    Host Scott duPont raises a few red flags to look out for whenbudgeting. His mantra before fundraising a new project has always been: “The easiest dollar to raise is the dollar you don’t spend.”

  42. 714. Creative Financing solutions that always work.

    Host Scott duPont shares three (3) creative financing solutions: Split payments, Credit cards and Lines of Credit. How and where to use them so it is a “Win-Win” for you as the filmmaker and for your investors.

  43. 713. Investor’s Money or Creative Genius (the Story). Who needs the other more?

    Host Scott duPont breaks down the supply & demand of potential investors vs. great scripts or story ideas. Understand and embrace this profound concept and this mindset will help you get your project funded.

  44. 712. After multiple shorts, writer-director Nick Pinelli gets “lucky” break to direct his first feature: “If I Could Ride Again”, just released!

    Filmmaker Pinelli shares how luck (preparation meetingopportunity) came at the perfect time for him to do his first feature length motion picture.

  45. 711. Producer John Blair shares the long, musical journey of how this passion project “The Sound of Surf” came together and now finally in release!

    Musician turned Producer John Blair describes the long journey of getting this dream documentary project finished and released for the public to enjoy.

  46. 710. Getting Potential Investors to make a Decision!

    Host Scott duPont discusses how potential investors think and shares a few tools & thoughts to get them to actually make a YES or NO decision vs. the long drawn out “Maybe”.

  47. 709. HOW this podcast started and WHY I keep doing it?

    Host Scott duPont shares the tragic story of what led him to start this podcast and why his mission continues to help advise other filmmakers in navigating and fast tracking their funding.

  48. 708. Earn respect & confidence of potential investors, so they actually invest!

    Host Scott duPont reveals the KEY addition he made to his team and in his first business plan 30 years ago that helped him raise over $1M for his first feature length motion picture “The BROS.”

  49. 707. After several shorts, filmmaker & DP Terrance McLeod takes a leap of faith to make his first feature “A Season for Love” just released.

    Cinematographer Terrance McLeod shares how he made the transition from DP to writer-director-producer of his first feature film “A Season for Love”.

  50. 706. Filmmakers Grant & Tachel share advice & discuss their path to success from their first micro-budgets to recent award-winning hit movies including their latest “Angie’s Cure”.

    Instead of show business, Corey Grant & Lanett Tachel talk about “Business show” and share inspiring stories of grit, determination, hustle and investing in their own movies first before finding other investors.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

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Scott duPont

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