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Finance YOUR Movie! — 366 episodes · page 1 of 4
803. The Proper Sequence (Syntax) when Reaching out to Potential Investors.
802. Expert advice on Crowdfunding your next film (from $50K to $350K) from The CROWDFUNDING QUEENTM
801. Co-Producer Howard Farling talks about his latest movie: “The Jesus Tapes” now in theaters only!
752. Highlights from the last two seasons.
751. WHO Invests in Independent Films?
750. List of what Indie Filmmakers NEED to Finance their movie.
749. Takeaways from the Oscars that affects YOUR Indie Film getting financed.
748. Producer Christos Hines shares how his unique house party pitches helped fund his last two features including his latest “American Deadbolt”.
747. Speak the “Language” of your potential Investors.
746. Why most Filmmakers get STUCK on fundraising & How to get Un-Stuck!
745. Don’t Wait to “Hit them up” for your $5M film or a 10 picture slate.
744. The importance & lack of importance of a Script when Fundraising
743. Sage pitching advice from legendary movie Producer Peter Guber
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”!
741. Film Industry people vs. regular people (the mass of potential film Investors)
740. Finding a Film Fundraiser to help raise $
739. Fantasies for the New Year!
738. What Film Investors told me over the Holidays
737. Decide when (in 2026), your film is funded!
736. Advantage of the Holidays and “Organic” Fundraising
735. Filmmaker John Woodruff on location @ #BosterCastleStudios shares advice and talks about his newest feature “Night Takes All.”
734. Filmmaker Derry Shillitto shares the many different avenues used to fund his latest movie “The Correction Unit” now in release!
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!
732. When Potential Investors says NO (and most will)!
731. AFM Recap: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Episode 730. Former Bollywood actor Aashish Chanana (turned filmmaker) shares his journey including his latest directorial release: “All I Want for CHRISTMAS is You”.
Episode 729. TIME SENSITIVE: These are the best fundraising months!
728. Special show filmed “on location @ #BosterCastleStudios. Adam Boster shares how he built a one stop Studio in the heart of MO!
727. John Baumgartner’s journey from small town Ohio to a successful filmmaking career including his just released feature “Beneath the Light”.
726. First time filmmaker Guilford Adams picked up a camera 10 yrs ago and made his passion project American Clown a reality!
725. An obvious, yet neglected thing to do!
724. Follow up from last episode. Other ideas to bring in quick money
723. The Visualization Exercise that generated $10M
722. STOP doing all these STUPID things!
721. The 7 “E”s to Finance your movie
720. You’re FIRED!
719. Filmmaker Nicola Rose shares insights how she made her last two features including Magnetosphere now in release!
718. Don’t WAIT for your $7M movie or your 10 picture slate!
717. Law of Attraction - the most powerful, attractive Emotion for Film Fundraising!
716. Important Question for Investors to Ask!
715. You must make Tough Decisions when Financing an Indie.
714. Creative Financing solutions that always work.
713. Investor’s Money or Creative Genius (the Story). Who needs the other more?
712. After multiple shorts, writer-director Nick Pinelli gets “lucky” break to direct his first feature: “If I Could Ride Again”, just released!
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!
710. Getting Potential Investors to make a Decision!
709. HOW this podcast started and WHY I keep doing it?
708. Earn respect & confidence of potential investors, so they actually invest!
707. After several shorts, filmmaker & DP Terrance McLeod takes a leap of faith to make his first feature “A Season for Love” just released.
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”.
705. Filmmaker Kayla Tabish shares some wild producing stories and discusses her latest movie “Conspiracy of Fear” now in release.
704. Logical, common sense when sharing your movie with potential investors.
703. Filmmakers Steven LaMorte & Amy Schumacher share the journey of their latest movie project: “Screamboat” now in wide release!
702. Award winning Writer-Director-Producer James Kicklighter discusses his filmmaking journey & his latest release “The American Question”.
701. New Season & Exciting New Market for Indie Films!
654. Legendary Dov S-S Simens (continued) talks about How to Raise $ for your first low budget movie (Part II)
653. Legendary Dov S-S Simens (Founder of the 2-Day Film School, China Film Academy and MENA Movie Studio) talks about How to Produce & How to Raise $ for your first low budget movie (Part I)
652. Season Finale / What to do when Investors drop out?
651. A $28K feature shot in LA with Hollywood actors & all post production costs for less than $28K? Baumgarten’s “Kyle’s Pocket Dial” is proof & likely a massive ROI!
650. Forty (40) STUPID things filmmakers do during fundraising (Part II)
649. Forty (40) STUPID things filmmakers do during Fundraising (Part I)
648. Filmmaker Jessica Mathews’ experience & work ethic (forged in restaurants) helped her become an award-winning Producer and she shares inspirational lessons learned.
647. Filmmaker Greg A. Sager shares advice how teamwork keep his budgets conservative & discusses how he’s been able to produce 5 features including his latest movie “CHEAT”.
646. Attorney James Pacitti provides insight and guidance on avoiding the most common pitfalls in independent film financing, production & distribution.
645. Crowdfunding expert & doc filmmaker Eileen Jerrett shares her experience supporting over 5,000 crowdfunding campaigns. Listen to her great tips & advice!
644. WHERE are today’s Investors getting their $ to invest in movies?
643. WHO are potential Investors for your movie?
642. A trap that can sidetrack your funding & a solution of How to get a Producer attached!
641. Filmmaker Danny LeGare raises $125K for his 1st feature at a bar! And how relationships led to a successful career including his latest movie Spirit of Friendship.
640. Filmmaker Maria Capp’s advice on networking & being fearless in producing as she releases her latest movie The Lady of the Lake: The Legend of Lake Ronkonkoma.
639. Why Investor LISTS do NOT work!
638. Another Movie Funded!
Episode 637. Avoid the “One” Stupid Thing that could spook a potential investor.
636. Pericles Rellas (“Money Mindset” expert) shares priceless advice for indie filmmakers fundraising for their movies.
635. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares sage advice for filmmakers who are looking to get their “projects greenlit.” (Part II)
634. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares “What film investors should ask before investing?” (Part I)
633. Scott Jones shares advice on understanding your film’s market & audience, fundraising and what his company looks for in producing and picking up finished films including “A Rocky Mountain Affair”
632. Dr. Chris Whaley and the Incredible True story of “The Masked Saint” and the amazing journey how a multi-million movie came together!
631. Coach, sales expert and author Kevin Ray Ward shares valuable strategies & advice on how to get more investors to say YES!
630. Producer William Garcia discusses raising equity, doing product placement & integration, etc. for indie films including his latest movie “Rally Caps”!
629. Monroe Mann: “Guerilla Networking” your way into long term capital relationships that may end up funding your next project!
628. Writer-Director Rick Pamplin discusses resilience in fundraising and staying the course to join filmmakers with long careers.
627. Reality Check. BEFORE fundraising, check your Language!
626. Producer Brian Long shares his winning formula putting together 3 features in a row, including the recently released “A Stage of Twilight”!
625. Investors invest in People first, Projects second.
624. Dos & Don’ts of Film Fundraising!
623. Monroe Mann: How failure led to his first feature, a law degree & his fundraising book TRUST.
622. Producer Gregg Hale shares how “The Blair Witch Project” (most profitable indie film ever) got funded and also reveals his latest project “Emerald Anvil”!
621. Producer Mark Mosrie (and his team) pivot during Covid and successfully fund their feature “The Legend of Lake Hollow” now in release!
620. IMPORTANT to Fill the missing holes in your team.
619. Solution to find seed Money if you have no Money allowing you to go raise Money!
618. The “I don’t know anyone” syndrome!
617. Angel Investors, Investment Groups, Capital Investor meetings - usually NOT a good fit for indie films
616. Following these Statistics will help you get financed faster
615. More from Jack Cook and his journey to get his latest movie made. Catch “The Private Eye” now in theaters! (Part II)
614. Writer-Director Jack Cook and his journey to get his latest movie made. Catch “The Private Eye” now in theaters! (Part I)
613. BIG Mistake which will kill, delay or blow up your funding!
612. Filmmaker Ron Jackson keeps full creative control & shares why he funds all his own movies including his latest “Murder & Cocktails”.
611. How to Come Up with More Potential Investors?
610. Filmmaker James Fox shared how he raised the money and found the perfect distribution partners for his new movie “Crypto Shadows” (now streaming everywhere)!