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INDEXdirectly connecting filmmakers with the film funds
12 years, 6 months ago - Tyrone D Murphy
Finding money is always the hard=est thin to do for a filmmaker, where do you start? is there any information other there that acts as a conduit for filmmakers allowing them to directly access film funds
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12 years, 5 months ago - cath le couteur
We're considering building a funding directory for filmmakers, with reminders and deadlines etc. It's difficult because it requires loads of resource to keep up-to-date and relevant and we are a tiny org with limited resources. But if we were also able to include feedback from shooters about funds they also hear about - it could work. What do you think?
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12 years, 5 months ago - Keith Romine
Finding money truly is the hardest part of making a film. I just posted something similar to the effect as well. I find crowdfunding is becoming more and more played out. I never really liked begging for money anyhow. I will use it from time to time and am considering using it for a post production campaign but something in preproduction is really hard. As far as what Cath is saying a funding directory would be great especially if it was of honest to goodness executive producers and investors. It is quite easy to find a list of granting organizations that support films.
12 years, 5 months ago - Nash Sibanda
It seems like crowdfunding is basically the only funding avenue for filmmakers that still has a fairly open-to-all sense about it. Sure, the most highly funded films are the ones made by people who already have large fanbases or communities, but it's an arena that works time and again for all kinds of film projects.
It also lets you retain control - I myself have always found that discussions of film funding from production companies and distributors always comes back to the issue of who has final say on the outcome of your film. Making it yourself, with crowdsourced funds, means you are maintaining complete creative and distributive control. You don't have as much of a profit motive, which means the money-making aspect isn't as much of a factor as it is when the money's been invested by a business.
The only problem is, for unknown or low-profile filmmakers, it's not easy to get very much. But at least what you do get can be spent wherever you feel needs it most.