Podcast
Finance YOUR Movie!
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.
- Episodes
- 369
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 16 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 23 hours ago
Episodes
369 episodes, newest first
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16 min
805. The Seven (7) Traits of Successful Filmmakers in Raising their $
Season 8, Episode 5
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Host Scott duPont shares a high level overview of the seven (7) traits that are critical for filmmakers to successfully raise their money.
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14 min
804. Where & How to get your FIRST $ when you & your partners have NO $
Season 8, Episode 4
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Host Scott duPont shares examples of where & how to get first money invested to your project when you don’t have any money yourself.
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12 min
803. The Proper Sequence (Syntax) when Reaching out to Potential Investors.
Season 8, Episode 3
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Host Scott duPont walks through the 7 important steps in indie fundraising in order.
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33 min
802. Expert advice on Crowdfunding your next film (from $50K to $350K) from The CROWDFUNDING QUEENTM
Season 8, Episode 2
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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.
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23 min
801. Co-Producer Howard Farling talks about his latest movie: “The Jesus Tapes” now in theaters only!
Season 8, Episode 1
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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.
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7 min
752. Highlights from the last two seasons.
Season 7, Episode 52
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Host Scott duPont signs off for hiatus with a few must-listen to episodes worth going back & listening to or watching again.
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9 min
751. WHO Invests in Independent Films?
Season 7, Episode 51
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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.
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25 min
750. List of what Indie Filmmakers NEED to Finance their movie.
Season 7, Episode 50
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Host Scott duPont walks through a detailed list of important items NEEDED to successfully finance a movie.
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10 min
749. Takeaways from the Oscars that affects YOUR Indie Film getting financed.
Season 7, Episode 49
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Host Scott duPont’s takeaways from this years’ Oscar audience and how it relates to getting your next project financed.
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20 min
748. Producer Christos Hines shares how his unique house party pitches helped fund his last two features including his latest “American Deadbolt”.
Season 7, Episode 48
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A MUST-listen to episode how producer Chris Hines gets creative when raising money for his indie features.
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15 min
747. Speak the “Language” of your potential Investors.
Season 7, Episode 47
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Scott duPont shares valuable insights whenever speaking with potential investors.
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19 min
746. Why most Filmmakers get STUCK on fundraising & How to get Un-Stuck!
Season 7, Episode 46
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Host Scott duPont dives deep into the State, Story & Strategy needed to elevate your budget & financial raise for your dream film project.
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12 min
745. Don’t Wait to “Hit them up” for your $5M film or a 10 picture slate.
Season 7, Episode 45
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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!
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16 min
744. The importance & lack of importance of a Script when Fundraising
Season 7, Episode 44
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Most filmmakers have a finished script, but if not, don’t worry! You can still fundraise without one.
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25 min
743. Sage pitching advice from legendary movie Producer Peter Guber
Season 7, Episode 42
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Sage advice on pitching projects from Peter Guber from his best-selling book “Tell to Win (which all filmmakers should read).
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14 min
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”!
Season 7, Episode 42
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Mike Ferguson shares his journey (the last 10 years) transitioning from Tattoo artist to actor, now movie star & getting into producing.
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15 min
741. Film Industry people vs. regular people (the mass of potential film Investors)
Season 7, Episode 41
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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.
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35 min
740. Finding a Film Fundraiser to help raise $
Season 7, Episode 40
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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.
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23 min
739. Fantasies for the New Year!
Season 7, Episode 39
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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!
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15 min
738. What Film Investors told me over the Holidays
Season 7, Episode 38
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Host Scott duPont shares his real world interactions with dozens of his film investors he met (or spoke) with over the Holidays.
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