Finance YOUR Movie!

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!

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

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

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

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. 

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. 

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! 

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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.

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%!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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/ 

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 will make back an ROI without too much risk. 

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 

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. 

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.”

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.

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.  

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

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

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”.

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.

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.”

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

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.

Tabish shares how she started out as an actor who transitioned into producing (including fundraising) and now is able to write, direct and star in he own projects including her latest movie “Conspiracy of Fear”.

Host Scott duPont reminds indie filmmakers about some of the fundamentals and the common sense, logical things potential investors look for before they invest in a film project.

Fresh off their last hit movie “The Mean One” Steven LaMorte & Amy Schumacher share how they were able to get their new indie hit film “Screamboat” off the ground which included incredible timing. 

From a tiny rural town in GA to LA, filmmaker James Kicklighter shares insights from his journey as a filmmaker, his latest film release “The American Question” and a potential studio project now in the works. 

Host Scott duPont kicks off a brand new season 7 with some observations, advice and shares some exciting new, low budget indie films blowing up the box office right now!

This BONUS episode reveals some fundraising ideas and tips for your first or second feature from the legendary Dov S-S Simens.

Even if you've made 1 or 2 features already, you'll likely learn some great tips & strategies from this BONUS episode.

The LAST official episode of season 6 and host Scott duPont addresses How to handle investors who commit, but at the last minute drop out or can't deliver the investment(s) promised.

$28K is NOT a typo! Find out where writer-director-producer Michael Baumgarten got the money and how he pulled off this extreme micro-budget feature film releasing soon.

Host Scott duPont shares the other 20 stupid things indie filmmakers do that often cost them getting investors. A MUST-LISTEN to episode!

Host Scott duPont rants about some of the stupid mistakes many filmmakers make. These are the important Dos and DON'T's that will make or break your next project getting funded.