Finance YOUR Movie!

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.  

From waiting tables to producing movies and show running series, Actor-Producer Jessica Mathews shares how her work ethic helped her become a success in Hollywood.

Director-Writer-Producer Sager shares how he got into the business, how he adds production value without stretching his budgets and where he finds his investors.

Pacitti also shares some stories of how his firm's clients successfully raised production funds for their indie film projects.

A MUST LISTEN episode for any filmmakers considering a small raise between $25K to $100K towards partial or complete funding of their indie film(s).

Scott duPont shares WHERE his recent movie investors got their money & where some client's investors got their money as well. He also shares 10 Life Events that happen that could make ANYONE you speak with, your next film investor!

Host Scott duPont takes a deep dive (with specific examples) of WHO recent investors have been in his own films as well as his client's movies. This episode will clarify WHO some of your likely investors will be.  

Host Scott duPont once again cautions filmmakers in raising movie money if their producing team doesn't have enough experience & shares the best way to approach veteran producers and/or production companies.

A great in-depth conversation with LeGare sharing how to network, talk with, and gain the trust of potential investors for YOUR film project.

Writer-Producer-Director Maria Capp shares advice on how she has been able to put together a string of features and get them produced including her latest passion project: The Lady of the Lake.  

Host Scott duPont carefully walks through many reasons why Investor Lists usually don't yield investors for low budget, indie films.  

Host Scott duPont just wrapped funding on his latest movie project and while the “fundraising” is NEVER easy, he reminds filmmakers how the process always works.  

Host Scott duPont shares how important this is and how to avoid a potential investor walking away from your project.

Probably the MOST IMPORTANT episode this season for filmmakers to listen to, especially for filmmakers who don't have the right “mindset” dialed in before approaching potential investors!

Great advice from one of the world's top entertainment attorneys and deal makers.

Any and potential film investors needs to listen to this episode!

Veteran Producer Jones also shares how his company Artist View Entertainment can help filmmakers with finishing and/or distribution.

The amazing story of a wrestler who became a pastor (and a true hero) and then with persistence got his life story turned into a movie.

Anyone looking for investors (including film investors) can gain some great insights from sales expert Kevin Ward who literally wrote “The Book of Yes”.

Filmmaker William Garcia (being a line producer as well) also discusses the importance of starting every project with a solid, accurate budget and top sheet to share with potential investors.

Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.

Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.

Host Scott duPont shares specific examples of disempowering language (words) that will stop your fundraising chances and what language will empower you and help attract potential investors.

Must listen to episode on some strategies filmmaker Brian Long shares which helped him get 3 feature films funded back to back!

Host Scott duPont shares why the personal, emotional connection is so important on the initial phase of indie film fundraising and why almost all first time investor invest in “people” first, while the project is secondary.  

Host Scott duPont concisely shares his “16 Commandments” (aka the “Dos & Don'ts” of Film Fundraising). You may need to listen to this short episode twice!  

Entertainment attorney, filmmaker, author and entrepreneur Monroe Mann shares valuable advice on film fundraising and much more.

The longest, but possibly the most interesting episode of all 6 seasons! Gregg Hale shares stories from getting “The Blair Witch Project” funded and picked up at Sundance (later earning hundreds of millions$) and also for the first time reveals plans for his next big project “Emerald Anvil”!

Scott duPont interviews filmmaker Mark Mosrie on how he and his team quickly changed course when Covid started. They successfully funded their movie and even came in under budget.

Host Scott duPont stresses the importance of adding one or two veteran producers to your project (and the business plan) which will help attract more potential investors.

Scott duPont shares a new solution for the “chicken & egg” syndrome. How do you come up with the initial seed money (development funds) to get your project 100% ready to share with investors, if you have no money to start with?

Scott duPont explains why if you don't get this mindset right from the beginning (believing you don't know anyone who could invest in your movie), you'll likely never get funded!

Host Scott duPont shares specific reasons why these types of investors and capital investor groups are usually not a good fit for indie films.

Host Scott duPont shares a few stats he has studied over the years to help filmmaker focus more on what gets results and what things NOT to do that won't help your project get financed.

Filmmaker Jack Cook reveals how he's releasing “The Private Eye” to theaters and shares a little about his next two projects that he's putting together now.

Filmmaker Jack Cook goes into detail about how he cut the budget down to about $1M and then raised the money to shoot his dream project “The Private Eye” during the pandemic.  

Host Scott duPont shares a specific example of how showing a script to potential investors (or actual investors in this case) is a terrible idea!

Writer-Director Ronald W. Jackson gets candid on why he funds his own projects and how he made his latest movie “Murder & Cocktails” for just $78K!