At Cine Circle we aim to connect, provide advice, work and funding opportunities for independent filmmakers through our workshops, seminars, festival and networking events.
Are you looking for funding for your next film project?
When I first started out as film producer I was completely lost as to where I can find funding for
Are you looking for funding for your next film project?
When I first started out as film producer I was completely lost as to where I can find funding for short films and micro budget features. I'd apply for every grant, investor scheme and screenplay competition I could find and I would never hear back so I decided to take matters into my own hands and green light my own project through crowdfunding.
But it's not that easy... if you've ever tried crowdfunding you know. Where do I find hundreds of backers and thousands of pounds from? Who would give money to my campaign except for maybe immediate friends and family? What steps do I need to take to make the campaign A SUCCESS?
I want to show you exactly how I funded multiple film projects through crowdfunding, one of which was a short film that raised over £30,000.
In this intensive webinar I will walk you through the essential steps that you will need to take to have a successful campaign. Every time I get these 4 steps right my campaigns get funded. The great thing? You can do every single one of these steps, completely by yourself, out of your bedroom. So if you're stuck at home for the next few weeks you can take this time to master crowdfunding and set your film campaign up for success.
This is suitable for anyone who is considering launching a campaign, in the middle of a campaign that's not going as planned, or simply for people who want to learn more about the process.
TESTIMONIALS:
'I was unsure about crowdfunding my next short documentary but the webinar filled me with ideas and knowledge to move it forward with confidence.'
'I liked the balance of information from a statistical platform as well as personal experience. The course didn't shy away from the difficulty of the task.'
'It was super informative, much more so than all of the crowdfunding seminars I’ve previously attended at film festivals...'
'Highly informative, very thorough, and ultimately - extremely useful. ZB presents with simplicity and clarity and is easy to follow, both in his speech and slides.'
Are you looking to kickstart your filmmaking career? Then this is the program for you! In this intensive 1-month-long program, we'll give you all the tools
Are you looking to kickstart your filmmaking career? Then this is the program for you! In this intensive 1-month-long program, we'll give you all the tools and resources you need to break into the industry, whether you're seeking full-time employment or pursuing freelance opportunities.
Firstly the program will include 4 weekly hyper-focused online group sessions outlined below:
(All sessions will be recorded for participants who cannot attend)
Are you looking to learn how to fund or distribute your film?
Then the Global Film Funding & Distribution Conference is the event for you!
Are you looking to learn how to fund or distribute your film?
Then the Global Film Funding & Distribution Conference is the event for you!
This 3 day online event will be packed with seminars, talks, panel discussions and networking. You can expect to leave the event with a huge amount of insight into how the industry works, what different paths you can take and which strategy might be best suited for your particular project.
A full lineup of speakers will be announced soon. You can find a list of topics below:
DEVELOPMENT & FUNDING:
✅ Pre-sales
✅ Finding Private Investors
✅ Government Funding & Grants
✅ Large-scale Crowdfunding
✅ Tax Credits
MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION
✅ What makes a marketable film?
✅ Online self-distribution
✅ Film PR & Marketing
✅ Acquiring distributors
✅ Guerilla marketing for film
✅ Film Festival Strategy
NETWORKING
Finally this online event will be a great networking opportunity.
There will be a dedicated online area for all attendees to network, exchange information and to create collaborations for the future so come along to meet and network with like-minded filmmakers, actors, film financiers and indie-film marketing specialists from all around the world! Whether you’re on the hunt for cast and crew, new projects, or are looking to explore your financing and marketing options, this is the perfect time and place to discuss all your current and future projects.
At the end of this content-packed 3 day event you can expect to walk out with a good understanding of all the different strategies you can use to fund and distribute your next film.
This course compiles the most successful and up to date strategies for releasing a profitable indie film online, gathered from film distributors, PR consultants
This course compiles the most successful and up to date strategies for releasing a profitable indie film online, gathered from film distributors, PR consultants, marketing experts and indie film producers.
Build Your Audience and Release your Film
Before you release your film you need to build an audience. In this section we'll discuss how to conduct audience research, find where you audience is and become a trusted part of their communities. We'll also discuss how to build your own fan base through social media. In the section you will learn:
Audience research: who is your target audience and where can you find them
How to become part of pre-existing communities and groups efficiently
How to build a social media following and expand your reach
How to get your followers engaged and excited about the release
How to build an email list and how useful is it
How to approach and build relationships with bloggers and journalists
The key to getting more reviews, more press and more exposure
Once you have your audience the next step is to decide where and when you should release your film. We'll discuss all the topics including:
How and when to work with aggregators and distribution platforms
Which streaming platforms should you submit your film to?
AVOD vs SVOD vs TVOD
SEO is key to getting views and sales - we'll teach you how to optimise it
How to optimise posters and key art - what really works?
Market and Promote Your Film
Your film is released! Now what? How can you promote it to get as many viewers or sales as possible? In this section you will learn:
Advanced social media marketing and promotion
How to self-promote within groups and communities
How to use journalist and blogger contacts from day 1 to maximise exposure
Should you work with PR agencies and which ones are best?
How to acquiring reviews and why are they so important?
Paid FB Ads - do they work and how to utilise them step by step
Using youtube channels and influencers to increase traffic
At the end of this course you will have all the tools and strategies to self-distribute your indie feature film online.
