Finance YOUR Movie!
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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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702. Award winning Writer-Director-Producer James Kicklighter discusses his filmmaking journey & his latest release “The American Question”.
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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701. New Season & Exciting New Market for Indie Films!
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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654. Legendary Dov S-S Simens (continued) talks about How to Raise $ for your first low budget movie (Part II)
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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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)
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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652. Season Finale / What to do when Investors drop out?
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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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!
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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650. Forty (40) STUPID things filmmakers do during fundraising (Part II)
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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649. Forty (40) STUPID things filmmakers do during Fundraising (Part I)
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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648. Filmmaker Jessica Mathews’ experience & work ethic (forged in restaurants) helped her become an award-winning Producer and she shares inspirational lessons learned.
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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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”.
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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646. Attorney James Pacitti provides insight and guidance on avoiding the most common pitfalls in independent film financing, production & distribution.
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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645. Crowdfunding expert & doc filmmaker Eileen Jerrett shares her experience supporting over 5,000 crowdfunding campaigns. Listen to her great tips & advice!
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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644. WHERE are today’s Investors getting their $ to invest in movies?
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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643. WHO are potential Investors for your movie?
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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642. A trap that can sidetrack your funding & a solution of How to get a Producer attached!
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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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.
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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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.
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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639. Why Investor LISTS do NOT work!
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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638. Another Movie Funded!
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Episode 637. Avoid the “One” Stupid Thing that could spook a potential investor.
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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636. Pericles Rellas (“Money Mindset” expert) shares priceless advice for indie filmmakers fundraising for their movies.
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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635. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares sage advice for filmmakers who are looking to get their “projects greenlit.” (Part II)
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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634. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares “What film investors should ask before investing?” (Part I)
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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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”
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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632. Dr. Chris Whaley and the Incredible True story of “The Masked Saint” and the amazing journey how a multi-million movie came together!
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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631. Coach, sales expert and author Kevin Ray Ward shares valuable strategies & advice on how to get more investors to say YES!
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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630. Producer William Garcia discusses raising equity, doing product placement & integration, etc. for indie films including his latest movie “Rally Caps”!
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May 27, 2024 |
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629. Monroe Mann: “Guerilla Networking” your way into long term capital relationships that may end up funding your next project!
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May 21, 2024 |
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628. Writer-Director Rick Pamplin discusses resilience in fundraising and staying the course to join filmmakers with long careers.
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May 13, 2024 |
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627. Reality Check. BEFORE fundraising, check your Language!
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May 06, 2024 |
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626. Producer Brian Long shares his winning formula putting together 3 features in a row, including the recently released “A Stage of Twilight”!
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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625. Investors invest in People first, Projects second.
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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624. Dos & Don’ts of Film Fundraising!
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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623. Monroe Mann: How failure led to his first feature, a law degree & his fundraising book TRUST.
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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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”!
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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621. Producer Mark Mosrie (and his team) pivot during Covid and successfully fund their feature “The Legend of Lake Hollow” now in release!
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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620. IMPORTANT to Fill the missing holes in your team.
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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619. Solution to find seed Money if you have no Money allowing you to go raise Money!
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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618. The “I don’t know anyone” syndrome!
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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617. Angel Investors, Investment Groups, Capital Investor meetings - usually NOT a good fit for indie films
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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616. Following these Statistics will help you get financed faster
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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615. More from Jack Cook and his journey to get his latest movie made. Catch “The Private Eye” now in theaters! (Part II)
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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614. Writer-Director Jack Cook and his journey to get his latest movie made. Catch “The Private Eye” now in theaters! (Part I)
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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613. BIG Mistake which will kill, delay or blow up your funding!
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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612. Filmmaker Ron Jackson keeps full creative control & shares why he funds all his own movies including his latest “Murder & Cocktails”.
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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611. How to Come Up with More Potential Investors?
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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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)!
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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609. Cal Barnes shares how he self-financed his production, then raised all the post and delivery budget for “The Astrid Experience” on WeFunder.
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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608. NEW Year, NEW GOALS to finally get your next project maden and… a New Year’s GIFT!
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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607. Christmas Special: The “Trigger” that gets people to invest.
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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606. Filmmaker Rick Pamplin shares his unique, creative plan that awarded his Investors points in a brand new, second movie for FREE! (Part 2).
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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605. Filmmaker Rick Pamplin shares his unique, creative plan that awarded his Investors points in a brand new, second movie for FREE! (Part 1).
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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604. Filmmaker Alex Haughey shares how his latest movie “Under The Influencer” got made!
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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603. Filmmakers Steven LaMorte & Amy Schumacher share their wild experience & the continued success of “The Mean One” which all started from a fake trailer project!
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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602. With 1 feature in post, 1 ready to film, 2 in pre-production and several others in development, Jeff Vanderpol shares his unique business model & big vision for Stardom Films!
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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601. Season Six preview & ONE most important trait film fundraisers MUST have!
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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552. Season 5 Finale and recap of Most Important, Must Listen to episodes
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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551. Promoting his latest movie “The Furry Fortune”, veteran producer Wilson shares how he approaches investors, what works & what people NOT to approach to get funding (part 2).
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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550. Promoting his latest movie “The Furry Fortune”, veteran producer Wilson shares how he approaches investors, what works & what people NOT to approach to get funding (part 1).
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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549. LISTEN to what potential investors tell you!
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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548. How do you come up with seed Money to raise Money, if you have no Money?
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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547. Andy Olen the “Sales Warrior” reveals more profound tips & strategies to help filmmakers connect with potential investors and ultimately increase their odds of getting funded! (part 2)
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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546. Andy Olen the “Sales Warrior” reveals profound tips & strategies to help filmmakers connect with potential investors and ultimately increase their odds of getting funded! (part 1)
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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545. How to get Real Estate Investors (and others) to Invest in your Movie!
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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544. Robert Ramos’ drama of raising $ which got stolen, then landed a new investor at the end to successfully make & release “South Beach Shark Club”!
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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543. Filmmaker Tim Lightell shares how he raised 5 figures for his 10 year passion project “Manbaby” which opened theatrically in 3 cities and is now streaming.
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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542. Pitch Deck vs. a Business Plan and why MOST suck!
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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541. Sylvia Caminer & Michael Indjeian discuss their final funding push for their new movie “Follow Her” after their successful WeFunder campaign.
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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540. Advice & words of wisdom from serial entrepreneur Jeff Annison who successfully raised $17M from 40,000+ investors for fan-based production co. Legion M!
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May 29, 2023 |
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539. With experience & skills from his short films, Lee Chambers locks down the perfect scripts and brings his mantra of “Just Ask”” to make his features!
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May 22, 2023 |
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538. With big dreams, family, crowdfunding & a few equity investors Mo Jones made & released his first feature and it looks “Pretty CRAZY”!
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May 15, 2023 |
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537. From 1 short to almost $1M for his latest feature, Yadhu Krishnan shares how “CROSSFIRE” came together, now in theatres and streaming!
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May 08, 2023 |
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536. Terissa Kelton shares her journey from crowdfunding micro-budget features in TX to new opportunities in LA, teamwork & working with Apple TV!
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May 01, 2023 |
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535. In the pandemic, this dynamic duo creatively used locations & resources, then reached out to hedge fund managers, lawyers & other pot. investors to finance their first feature “The Stratum” now i
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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534. Michael Stein shares his inspiring underdog rise and long shot story from broke to working with Academy Award winners and creatively making his own movies on his terms!
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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533. Ranelle Golden’s inspiring story of overcoming obstacles to make movies. Candid advice & how she’s been able to “attract” money to her films and more projects now in development.
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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532. Do NOT Pitch “Film Investors” unless you Don’t want to get funded!
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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531. Brand tracking, product placement expert Dominic Artzrouni shares valuable advice for indie filmmakers to get product clearance and placement deals & in certain cases, even a little $!
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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530. Candid conversation with filmmaker J. Horton who shares how he successfully got over 70 projects made to date including his recently released movie “Craving”!
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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529. The amount of money you raise is in direct proportion to the number of calls you make.
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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528. Film Fundraising shouldn’t take much time. Steps to get Funded in 6 months and… I just might INVEST!
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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527. After a failed crowdfunding campaign, John Pate shares the unique way he & his producing partner raised money to make their feature “Faith Wins”.
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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526. Bankrupt and want $1M for your movie? I promise it’s doable!
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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525. The big Secret of getting “Name” Talent while winning over potential investors!
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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524. Exec. Producer Menachem Woonteiler (back from Sundance) candidly shares why he’s investing in movies and what projects & filmmakers he looks for!
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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523. The two-pronged approach to potential investors
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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522. Faith & Belief WILL get you and your film funded!
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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521. Kevin Caliber shares more about his hybrid system (crowdfunding & equity) he used to successfully get his last two features funded. (part 2)
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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520. Filmmaker Kevin Caliber shares in detail his hybrid system (crowdfunding & equity) he used to successfully get his last TWO features funded! (part 1)
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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519. Melissa Goad & Bob Leone never gave up. Through Prayer & Faith, they got their dream movie “They Don’t Cast Shadows” funded, produced & in distribution!
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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518. Congruence with YOU and YOUR Pitch
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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517. A deep and candid conversation with a potential Investor interested in indie films
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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516. A critical skillset of a fundraiser and producer - solving Problems!
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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515. All Fundraising consultants and coaches insist on this Practice
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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514. Your correct Mindset is the Critical path to getting funded
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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513. How to raise movie money when you have NO track record yet?
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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512. Investors are NOT stupid, so don’t BS them!
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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511. Rick Pamplin continued and Maggie Pamplin discusses how she pitched investors for their latest documentary: “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (part 2)
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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510. Rick Pamplin shares how he raised $ for two of his indie films in 90 days (each) & Maggie Pamplin discusses how she pitched investors for their latest documentary: “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (par
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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509. Pros & Cons of working with a film finance company
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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508. One of the most important traits of all Film Fundraisers
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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507. Nothing matters (in terms of fundraising), if you’re not doing these two important things!
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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506. Five Important Steps to take when potential investors say NO.
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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505. Stardom Chance’s successful NFT raise ($350K in 60 days) and the 1st Stardom Global movie shooting in the UK slated to give investors an ROI before filming begins!!
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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504. MORE Reasons people invest in movies!
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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503. BIG MISTAKE (Part 2): Looking for “FILM Investors” and more…
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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502. BIG MISTAKE: Looking for “FILM Investors”.
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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501. Dr. Carl Bilancione (an original “Survivor”) shares war stories and talks about making his first ever film investment into “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL”
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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452. Where are they now? Updates on key crew, cast & investors of “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” after the film’s release. (Part 2)
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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451. Where are they now? Updates on crew, cast & investors of “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” after the successful film’s release (Part 1)
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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450. Other ways to raise movie money or increase a potential investor’s investment.
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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449. Why is this couple (Bob & Barbara Bell) smiling after they doubled their film investment during pre-production?
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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448. It’s never too late to do this BEFORE reaching out to potential investors.
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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447. Author and publisher Casey Tennyson shares advice and insights to filmmakers after making her first Investment into “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL”.
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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446. Filmmaker John Ewing III shares a few of his “Success Secrets” from producing over a dozen films and is planning many more movies in the near future! (Part 2)
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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445. Filmmaker John Ewing III shares a few of his “Success Secrets” from producing over a dozen films and is planning many more movies in the near future! (Part 1)
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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444. Listening to a Homeless guy vs. a Medical Doctor? Or a Real Producer vs. a Film Professor?
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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443. Ways to Finance YOUR Movie through social media!
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May 30, 2022 |
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442. The importance of the proper Syntax when meeting investors to get funded.
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May 23, 2022 |
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441. One Trait all successful film producers and (specifically) fundraisers have
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May 16, 2022 |
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440. Entertainment attorney Nicole Weaver (featured in “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL”) shares insights how her different clients get funded, including one client who just got financing for an entire film
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May 09, 2022 |
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439. Jon Gosier (Film Hedge) explains how they help indie filmmakers with production funds including term loans & lines of credit all through a simple application portal!
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May 02, 2022 |
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438. Fundraising in April, May or June?
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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437. Director-Producer-Writer Jerry d May shares how he successfully networked and financed several different films including his latest: “Wide Open, The Andre Rison Story”
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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436. Michael Baumgarten raised money for two (2) feature films during the pandemic and explains how important “TOP Sheets” are to potential investors during fundraising.
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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435. Do not be part of this film school!
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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434. In today’s fundraising environment, DON’T fall into this trap!
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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433: The story (from the beginning) of how PJ Marks became Exec. Producer and the largest investor of Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL now streaming everywhere!
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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432: Want to get your screenplay made into a movie? Matt Boda shares exciting news about his film incubator “Get it Made” (part 2)
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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431: Want to get your screenplay made into a movie? Matt Boda shares exciting news about his film incubator “Get it Made” (part 1)
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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430: An audience member asked the experts for advice during filming of “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL”. You WON’T BELIEVE what happened?! Don’t miss this episode!
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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429. Rick Pamplin shares more fundraising tips & strategies in brand new documentary “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (part 2)
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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428. Writer-Director Rick Pamplin shares fundraising tips & strategies in new documentary “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (part 1)
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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427. Sample strategies to pick up the phone and dial for dollars.
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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426. For the first time ever, all Writers (& Producers) now have a Stardom Chance to get funded! (part 2)
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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425. For the first time ever, all Writers (& Producers) now have a Stardom Chance to get funded! (part 1)
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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424. Learn from the best criminals on how they keep getting investors!
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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423. Important strategy to attract investors BEFORE updating your business plan.
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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422. I just witnessed two guys (IDIOTS) lose a $1.5 million investment!
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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421. The Important “Mindset” check before calling potential investors!
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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420. The 4-Step “H-E-L-P” phone call to Potential investors.
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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419. Natalia Nutting, Founder of “Unstoppable Storytellers” & “Storytelling Campfire” discusses how to create & share stories to connect with potential investors (part 2).
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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418. Natalia Nutting, Founder of “Unstoppable Storytellers” & “Storytelling Campfire” discusses how to create & share stories to connect with potential investors (part 1).
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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417. Merry Christmas and a new film Investor today!
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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416. Seven Ways to Kill a potential investor call
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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415. Movie star Nick Searcy shares advice on raising movie $ & producing, including his powerful new documentary “Capitol Punishment”!
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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414. Advantages “First time” filmmakers have when raising money from potential investors.
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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413. Ray Forchion shares more fundraising tips as well as advice on the SAG Indie agreements now available to low budget producers. (part 2)
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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412. Actor-Writer-Producer Ray Forchion shares his experience on film fundraising for narratives & documentaries. (part 1)
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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411. Are you fundraising now & feel overwhelmed? Remember this one simple thing.
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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410. Writer-Director-Producer Steven Shea’s successful journey including unique ways he funded some of his films! (part 2)
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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409. Writer-Director-Producer Steven Shea’s successful journey including unique ways he funded some of his films! (part 1)
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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408. The “Perfect Storm” to Finance YOUR Movie & your “Elevator Pitch” to Investors
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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407. “I’m not sure investors today would put money in a risky investment like a film”.
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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406. David Lockhart’s fascinating journey of putting together projects, raising money for films and most recently his own movie theater! (Part 2)
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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405. David Lockhart’s fascinating journey of putting together projects, raising money for films and most recently his own movie theater! (Part 1)
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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404. Conquer this FEAR and accelerate your fundraising by 200 – 300%!
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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403. Goals x Focus = Investors
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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402. How two filmmakers with a little faith raised over $1M to make “Blood Pageant”! (Part 2)
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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401. How two filmmakers with a little faith raised over $1M to make “Blood Pageant”! (Part 1)
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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352. Sorry, I won’t raise your “Movie Money”, but here’s what I WILL do!
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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351. Don’t do “Unusual” things or break your normal habits when pitching investors.
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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350. Director Peter Eaton shares valuable advice on all he’s learned getting almost a dozen films green-lit over the last 2 decades!
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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349. Investors who do NOT want to invest in a Film? Do this 5 Step Process and some of them will!
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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348. Two options to return Money to Investors & how that actually helps you get Investors
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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347. One of the best kept SECRETS to immediately “Connect” with potential Investors!
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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346. Don’t Fall into this common fundraising Trap and…the Solution!
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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345. IMPORTANT Strategy when asking potential Investors for Money.
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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344. Matt Miller shares advice on crowdfunding, equity financing, dealing with “Werewolves”, getting repeat Investors, & even a Secret to get Investors to read your script!
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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343. Ask this One Question to Build “Relationship” Capital, which will lead to real Capital.
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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342. How do you get “Gen Z” Investors? Here are 10 Tips & Strategies.
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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341. The Secret of Caitlyn Jenner’s Success and Why it matters to You as a Filmmaker?
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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340. Ten (10) more DOs and DON’Ts when pitching potential Investors!
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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339. The “Dynamic Duo”, Scott & Gina Dunn - building a resume of films & a winning game plan for their future investors.
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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338. How to fight Loneliness and Frustration during the Fundraising process.
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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337. “Special Offer”…another idea to generate thousands of extra $
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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336. The BIG mistake made in “Minari” and the one BRILLIANT move.
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May 31, 2021 |
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335. Verrin Cofield loses his Investors & funding in the pandemic, but prevails to still make his movie: “It’s on You.”
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May 24, 2021 |
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334. A Million $ Idea. Another unique way to raise your Movie Money!
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May 17, 2021 |
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333. The Person who will fast-track Funding of YOUR movie!
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May 10, 2021 |
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332. If you don’t market yourself & your project, you’re CHEATING potential investors!
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May 10, 2021 |
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331. The two (2) Secret Words to gain Trust and Secure Investors!
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May 03, 2021 |
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330. Five (5) Traits Successful Movie Fundraisers have.
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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329. The two “Scariest” checks you collect from Investors (the first and the last).
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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328. The Correct Way to speak with Investors about Incentives
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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327. Kujaatele “KOOGE” Kweli shares advice on networking, secrets on successfully getting grant $ and how to get big bucks from the middle east!
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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326. How a successful Film Fundraiser struck out!
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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325. One Question ALL potential Investors want answered, even if they don’t ask!
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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324. World’s Expert on How to “Talk to Strangers”, meet more people & build your Investor network!
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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323. Five things to do if your potential Investor is looking at 2 different Film Opportunities.
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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322. Crowdfunding expert John Trigonis shares tips & strategies he & his clients have used to raise millions $ for hundreds of projects!
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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321. Don’t ever Quit. Get advice and change your strategies!
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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320. Dan Griffin shares more stories of successfully financing films, but “American Gangster” was NOT one of them! (Part 2 - cont’d).
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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319: Veteran Actor-Producer Dan Griffin shares stories of successfully financing films, but “American Gangster” was NOT one of them! (Part 1)
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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318. Doing “pre-production” prior to an investor call yields a producer a $25K check!
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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317. Nik Tizekker lands the Oppty of a lifetime & is now producing several Features with major stars!
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Feb 21, 2021 |
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316. The # 1 Rule they Teach in Film School is FALSE!
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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315. Gone Through Your Investor List? Call ________ for more Movie Money!
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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314. Howard Nash shares advice he’s learned over 3 decades on successfully fundraising & packaging indie films.
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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313. The “Impulse Window”
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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312. Your Struggles are just like My Struggles
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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311. Joel Wynkoop continues to share tips on funding his ultra-low, microbudget films (Part 2)
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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310. “King of ‘B’ Movies” Joel Wynkoop shares secrets how he funds & keeps making his ultra-low, microbudget films (Part 1)
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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309. The One Habit I do every Year / “Spring Cleaning” on Social Media, Websites, etc.
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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308. Your Film Funding GOALS for the New Year: Tips, Strategies & Hacks
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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307. Don’t Lose Investors the way many Filmmakers Do. “Downsell” when Necessary!
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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306. Crowdfunding Expert Jordan Bunton-Williams shares Tips & Strategies while offering his FREE Crowdfunding Masterclass!
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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305. A Simple, Genius Strategy for having two (2) Sources of Money for your Movie!
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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304. Lynn Santer raises initial funding & shares her 3 part strategy to finance her narrative, theatrical passion project: “Land of the Free!”
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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303. Back to Basics… The 3 Things Investors Want!
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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302. The Amazing “SHARK TANK” Story: How Doug & Renata Storer got ALL the Sharks competing to Invest!
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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301. Be Careful about “Talking to Strangers”
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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252. How to get a Date with Your Ideal Investor? A Success Lesson Chris showed me in College
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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251. 1st narrative film in the U.S. financed using “Equity Crowdfunding” - Willis shares more Secrets & Tips how he raised $1M! (Part 2)
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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250. 1st narrative film in the U.S. financed using “Equity Crowdfunding” - David Willis shares Secrets & Tips how he raised $1M! (Part 1)
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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249. Make Everything EASY for Your Potential Investors
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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248. After a dozen successfully Funded & Produced Films, Sylvia Caminer launches her first WeFunder campaign.
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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247. Put THIS Item in your business plan & your budget to help Attract Investors
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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246. Need a Bridge Loan or Instant Cash?
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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245. Seven (7) Reasons Why You’re Stuck in a Fundraising Rut
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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244. Valensky Sylvain’s successful journey of alternating between Shorts & Features and sharing advice he’s learned along the way.
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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243. More SPECIFIC Language for Left Brain Investors
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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242. SPECIFIC Words to GRAB the Attention of Potential Investors
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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241. Rosen shares more Secrets & Advice on packaging & producing her movies & TV shows (Part 2)
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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240. Beth Rosen shares Secrets & Advice how she packaged & produced dozens of movies & TV shows over the last 10 years (Part 1)
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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239. My RANT for the Day… INSANITY!
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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238. Just ASK!
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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237. The # 1 KEY to Successful Fundraising!
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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236. Problems Raising $? How to PIVOT to Success.
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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235. Never Overlook the Most Obvious Investor!
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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234. Jack Cook: His Journey from Cincinnati to Hollywood & Making his own Movies! (Part 2)
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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233. Jack Cook: His Journey from Cincinnati to Hollywood & Making his own Movies! (Part 1)
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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232. That BASTARD did What to My Investors?!
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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231. Two REASONS Producers don’t want to Pitch their Friends & Family!
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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230. Film & TV star Antonio Sabato, Jr. launches new Movie Studio for Conservatives (outside of Hollywood) and wants YOU to be part of it!
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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229. After Seven (7) Years, I Got to Pitch One of the Richest Men in the World!
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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228. Jose Cassella: A Regular Dude and a Filmmaker walk into a Bar… Guess Who Walks Out with $? (Part 2)
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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227. Jose Cassella: A Regular Dude and a Filmmaker walk into a Bar… Guess Who Walks Out with $? (Part 1)
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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226. How a Waiter Scored $50K for his First Film!
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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225. Four (4) Tools to Help You FOCUS on the Money.
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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224. Peter Lane’s Mission and How he Found the Investor to Fund his Web Series Pilot.
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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223. How to “Read” Potential Investors You Meet With (Part 2)
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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222. How to “Read” Potential Investors You Meet With (Part 1)
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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221. Baumgarten shares how he got his Movie Money & now hopes we all “Speak AMERICAN”! (Part 2)
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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220. Michael Baumgarten shares how he got Movie Money for several of his first films (Part 1) Run Time: 17:56
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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219. Telling little “White Lies” or Breaking a Few Rules!
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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218. How Nancy Hower got $50K for her 1st film without asking & her “Streaming” Success (Part 2)
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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217. How Nancy Hower got $50K for her 1st film without asking & her “Streaming” Success (Part 1)
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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216. The KEY Difference Between Skeptical and Optimistic Filmmakers
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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215. Tell Your Investors the DVD & Blu-Ray Markets are NOT Dead!
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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214. Try this simple Hack if you can’t Reach Potential Investors on the Phone… It Works!
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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213. How Nicolaas Bertelsen & Joselito Seldera raised Money for their first Feature Film
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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212. How to Address Trolls & Haters when Fundraising
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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211. The ONE Reason Why 7% of Indie Filmmakers Get Their $ while other 93% Fail
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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210. Storyteller Todd Thompson shares his journey from Shorts to Features & attaching Stars!
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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209. Buy Chocolate Ice Cream for Your Potential Investor? Really??
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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208. How Emmy Award winner Ron Palmer Funded his WebSeries & a Spec Commercial (Part 2)
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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207. How Emmy Award winner Ron Palmer Funded his WebSeries & a Spec Commercial (Part 1)
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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206. BIG Mistake People Make with Investors and Exec. Producers
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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205. Give Your Friends $300 and One of them Might Invest One Day!
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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204. As You Raise $, LISTEN to What Your Investors Tell you!
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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203. Natalie Metzger Reveals More Funding Secrets! (Part 2)
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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202. Natalie Metzger Reveals Several Funding Secrets You Won’t Want to Miss! (Part 1)
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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201. The Best CLOSE Ever to Get Your Movie Money
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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52. How to Handle the “Haters” & the ONE THING that Scares Investors!
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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50. Two Tools to Get Investors on Board Faster!
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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49. Two Shortcuts to Fast Track Your Producing Career
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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48. Alex Ferrari Breaks Down the “Indie Film Hustle.” (Part 2)
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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47. Alex Ferrari Breaks Down the “Indie Film Hustle.” (Part 1)
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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46. The “3 Cs” to Help you Get the “4th C”, which are Checks from Investors!
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Jul 11, 2020 |
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44. Three Things to do When the Shit Hits the Fan!
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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43. Specific Tips for Your Phone or Zoom “Pitch”
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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42. Ten Tips for Your In-Person “Pitch” (Part 2)
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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41. Ten Tips for Your In-Person “Pitch” (Part 1)
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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40. Actor-Producer Hans Hernke reveals more strategies for finding movie money! (Part 2)
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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39. Actor-Producer Hans Hernke reveals secret strategies for finding movie money! (Part 1)
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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38. How Long Does it Take to Raise the Money for Your Movie?
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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37. The BEST “TOOL” to Help Get Your Next Investor
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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36. First Rejected, Then Rewarded with $25,000 for his Short Film!
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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35. More Strategies on Social Media to Attract Investors
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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34. Valuable Tips for Subliminally “Attracting” Investors
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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33. Pros & Cons of Raising Money for Your FIRST Feature
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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32. Small Town Guy Raises Millions for His Own Films!
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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31. Repetition is the "Mother of Skill"
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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30. Fifty Reasons Why People Want to Invest in Your Movie
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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29. World’s # 1 Wealth Coach Shares Success Tips on Raising Movie Money!
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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28. Click and Listen NOW or You Could Lose a Potential Investor!
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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27. What do Pancakes Have to do with Financing Movies?
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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26. Charles Everitt - Serial Movie Investor (Part 2)
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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25. Charles Everitt - Serial Movie Investor (Part 1)
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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24. Daily “ENERGY” Hacks Before You Call Potential Investors
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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23. Try and Get Potential Investors to Say No
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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22. Yikes…Should I Hit Up My Boss for Money?
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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21. Some Investors Like Writing Big Checks vs. Small Ones
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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20. David Giuliani - Getting a Film Loan with No Collateral!
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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19. STOP Before It’s Too Late!
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May 26, 2020 |
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18. How Do I Raise the Money for my First $1M Film?
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May 26, 2020 |
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17. How Much Did YOU Invest as the Filmmaker?
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May 26, 2020 |
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16. Jon Zietz - Raising Money for His First Feature Film
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May 22, 2020 |
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10. Louise Levison - Your Business Plan
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May 15, 2020 |
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11. Your Project’s Legal & Point Structure
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May 15, 2020 |
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13. Proximity Leads to Profits
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May 15, 2020 |
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14. Should I Play Frisbee or Call Potential Investors?
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May 15, 2020 |
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15. The Frisbee Player Who put up a Million Bucks!
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May 15, 2020 |
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12. MIND SHIFT - Understand “EVERYONE WANTS” to Invest in Your Project
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May 15, 2020 |
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9. Identify the Market for Your Project (Part 2)
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May 11, 2020 |
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6. Rick Pamplin - Start with a Great Script (Part 1)
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May 11, 2020 |
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8. Identify the Market for Your Project (Part 1)
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May 11, 2020 |
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7. Rick Pamplin - Start w- a Great Script (Part 2)
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May 11, 2020 |
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5. Importance of a Mission Statement
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May 06, 2020 |
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4. The Reason WHY?
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May 04, 2020 |
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3. Mentors & Coaches
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May 04, 2020 |
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2. Successfully Raising Movie Money During a Crisis!
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May 04, 2020 |
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1. Why this Podcast? / Who Should NOT Listen to This?
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May 04, 2020 |