Finance YOUR Movie!
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow 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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444. Listening to a Homeless guy vs. a Medical Doctor? Or a Real Producer vs. a Film Professor?
June 13, 2022 13:58 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBScott duPont shares the true story of a homeless guy giving better advice than a M.D. and how often times a self educated producer can give better fundraising advice than an academically acclaimed film professor.
443. Ways to Finance YOUR Movie through social media!
May 30, 2022 21:52 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBHost Scott duPont gives specific examples and shares strategies how to share your film project via social media that can lead to investors coming on board your project.
442. The importance of the proper Syntax when meeting investors to get funded.
May 23, 2022 16:23 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBScott duPont shares why the individual steps are important during the fund raising process, but also why the syntax (the order) of these steps can make or break potential investors coming on board to fund your project.
441. One Trait all successful film producers and (specifically) fundraisers have
May 16, 2022 17:24 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHost Scott duPont goes through specific problems and solutions that often come up during film fundraising. Learn to spend 95% of your time on the solution to get funded and less than 5% of your time pondering the problem.
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
May 09, 2022 16:07 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBFind out the ONE trait that a tenacious filmmaker had, which was the KEY to him raising tens of millions in funding his entire slate of films!
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!
May 02, 2022 18:26 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBJon Gosier (Founder and CEO of Film Hedge) created a great business model to help indie filmmakers with funding any aspect of their production(s).
438. Fundraising in April, May or June?
April 26, 2022 03:03 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBHost Scott duPont shares why these 3 months (April, May and/or June) are often the BEST months of the year to find investors, if you’ve got your business plan ready.
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”
April 18, 2022 16:28 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBHost duPont meets and networks with Jerry d May at a Georgia Hollywood Review event and sits down with Jerry to find some of his secrets to networking with producing partners and investors.
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.
April 11, 2022 17:05 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBWriter-Director-Producer (and experienced line producer) Michael Baumgarten explains in detail why a realistic “TOP Sheet” budget is critically important to potential investors when raising “Movie Money”.
435. Do not be part of this film school!
April 04, 2022 20:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBWhether or not you actually attended film school, Scott duPont shares the dangers of starting to fundraise for your first project if you’re a part of the “University of Not Knowing.”
434. In today’s fundraising environment, DON’T fall into this trap!
March 28, 2022 14:41 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBHost Scott duPont shares a real world example of a producer not following up with a potential investor and explains how this trap can cost you hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars in lost film investments for your project!
433: The story (from the beginning) of how PJ Marks became Exec. Producer and the largest investor of Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL now streaming everywhere!
March 21, 2022 14:54 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBScott duPont and PJ Marks (who became the Executive Producer of Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL) discuss step by step how PJ became the biggest investor into the new documentary which is now streaming everywhere.
432: Want to get your screenplay made into a movie? Matt Boda shares exciting news about his film incubator “Get it Made” (part 2)
March 14, 2022 17:09 - 6 minutes - 6.46 MBMatt Boda, Founder of “Get it Made” shares more info about his film incubator which already has some success stories!
431: Want to get your screenplay made into a movie? Matt Boda shares exciting news about his film incubator “Get it Made” (part 1)
March 14, 2022 17:08 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBMatt Boda, Founder of “Get it Made” talks about his film incubator which is already having some success stories. All writers and any producers with scripts should listen to this!
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!
March 07, 2022 14:15 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBAspiring writer Palmer Edward asked the experts for advice during filming of “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” and you WON’T BELIEVE what happened before the movie even got released?! Don’t miss this episode!
429. Rick Pamplin shares more fundraising tips & strategies in brand new documentary “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (part 2)
February 28, 2022 16:52 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBWriter-Director Rick Pamplin shares more tips and discusses what he learned during the filming of his newest project “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” now streaming everywhere.
428. Writer-Director Rick Pamplin shares fundraising tips & strategies in new documentary “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” (part 1)
February 28, 2022 16:50 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWriter-Director Rick Pamplin shares fundraising tips & strategies for raising “Movie Money” which was the focus of his newest film, now streaming everywhere.
427. Sample strategies to pick up the phone and dial for dollars.
February 21, 2022 14:08 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBScott duPont gives an important overview and simple strategies to help keep you making calls to potential investors and not falling into the potential trap of quitting or procrastinating like so many indie film producers do.
426. For the first time ever, all Writers (& Producers) now have a Stardom Chance to get funded! (part 2)
February 14, 2022 14:55 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBJeff Vanderpol shares more exciting details about Stardom Chance’s new platform giving all writers UNBEATABLE odds to win a “Best Screenplay” award, get their script funded and get their movie made!
425. For the first time ever, all Writers (& Producers) now have a Stardom Chance to get funded! (part 1)
February 14, 2022 14:54 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBAfter years of development, President & founder of Stardom Chance Jeff Vanderpol unveils a new platform giving all writers UNBEATABLE odds to win a “Best Screenplay” award, get funded and get their movie made!
424. Learn from the best criminals on how they keep getting investors!
February 07, 2022 11:59 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBHost Scott duPont does NOT endorse any criminal acts or behaviors, but shares the one trait all the successful scammers have that you also need to be successful in getting movie investors.
423. Important strategy to attract investors BEFORE updating your business plan.
January 31, 2022 19:26 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBHost Scott duPont shares why you should NOT update or revise your movie business plan very often. This strategy will build interest and intrigue some potential investors who will be more excited to actually invest!
422. I just witnessed two guys (IDIOTS) lose a $1.5 million investment!
January 24, 2022 20:17 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBScott duPont was a witness to a live “open pitch” session and explains what went terribly wrong. He reminds film investors to always “do their research” before pitching the larger potential investors…especially those who may be investing $100K, $500K $1M or more.
421. The Important “Mindset” check before calling potential investors!
January 17, 2022 17:17 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBScott duPont dives deep again into the critically important “Mindset” needed to be able to keep “going the distance” when raising funding for your film project.
420. The 4-Step “H-E-L-P” phone call to Potential investors.
January 10, 2022 17:47 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBHost Scott duPont shares a simple 4-Step process he calls “H-E-L-P” to quickly & easily “share” your business plan with people and a reminder that everyone is a potential investor.
419. Natalia Nutting, Founder of “Unstoppable Storytellers” & “Storytelling Campfire” discusses how to create & share stories to connect with potential investors (part 2).
January 03, 2022 18:13 - 18 minutes - 17 MBExpert storyteller Natalia Nutting shares more advice on how to connect with potential investors on an “emotional” level, which may help some of them become investors to your project.
418. Natalia Nutting, Founder of “Unstoppable Storytellers” & “Storytelling Campfire” discusses how to create & share stories to connect with potential investors (part 1).
January 03, 2022 18:11 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBFilm investors sometimes write large checks if they get “emotionally” connected to a project or you. Expert storyteller Natalia Nutting shares advice on how to connect with potential investors on an “emotional” level.
417. Merry Christmas and a new film Investor today!
December 27, 2021 16:52 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBHost Scott duPont shares two traps filmmakers often fall into and then shares in detail how he secured a $75K investor the day before Christmas Eve.
416. Seven Ways to Kill a potential investor call
December 20, 2021 23:07 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBScott duPont quickly breaks down the “7 Sins” or the 7 Ways filmmakers can kill a potential investor call if they’re not careful or aware.
415. Movie star Nick Searcy shares advice on raising movie $ & producing, including his powerful new documentary “Capitol Punishment”!
December 13, 2021 18:42 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBA candid conversation with Actor-Producer Nick Searcy on his lucky break with Tom Cruise, raising $300K for his first project, a breakthrough crowdfunding film, and two recent documentaries all while keeping busy in front of the camera!
414. Advantages “First time” filmmakers have when raising money from potential investors.
December 06, 2021 18:42 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBHost Scott duPont explains how “First time” filmmakers actually have some advantages over veteran filmmakers when they raise money for their first feature project.
413. Ray Forchion shares more fundraising tips as well as advice on the SAG Indie agreements now available to low budget producers. (part 2)
November 29, 2021 18:13 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPart 2 of the Ray Forchion interview where Ray dives deep into all the new SAG Indie agreements now available to low budget producers (from $0 up to $2M).
412. Actor-Writer-Producer Ray Forchion shares his experience on film fundraising for narratives & documentaries. (part 1)
November 29, 2021 18:09 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBHost Scott duPont connects with veteran actor, turned writer-producer Ray Forchion about his “film hustle” for many of his own projects.
411. Are you fundraising now & feel overwhelmed? Remember this one simple thing.
November 22, 2021 14:20 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBHost Scott duPont shares a reminder to "K.I.S.S." (Keep it Simple Stupid) and to focus on the end goal of getting funded.
410. Writer-Director-Producer Steven Shea’s successful journey including unique ways he funded some of his films! (part 2)
November 15, 2021 17:38 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBSteven Shea continues to share his story starting off by taking on-set stills (out of film school) to adapting over the years and getting his projects funded in unique ways including his latest film “Surviving Supercon”.
409. Writer-Director-Producer Steven Shea’s successful journey including unique ways he funded some of his films! (part 1)
November 15, 2021 17:35 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBSteven Shea (President of Abyssmal Entertainment) shares his story starting off by taking on-set stills (out of film school) to adapting over the years and getting his projects funded in unique ways.
408. The “Perfect Storm” to Finance YOUR Movie & your “Elevator Pitch” to Investors
November 08, 2021 18:22 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBThis is a follow up from the previous episode. Host Scott duPont shares an essential “elevator pitch” you should be sharing with all your potential investors, especially those who have never invested in a movie before.
407. “I’m not sure investors today would put money in a risky investment like a film”.
November 01, 2021 18:01 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHost Scott duPont shares a direct quote from a fellow filmmaker (and many filmmakers feel this same way) about the ‘perception” that most investors are avoiding the risk of investing in any films after the pandemic year of 2020. The good news is this is absolutely FALSE!
406. David Lockhart’s fascinating journey of putting together projects, raising money for films and most recently his own movie theater! (Part 2)
October 25, 2021 22:46 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBLockhart shares additional insights about raising money for films and what it takes for longevity in the movie business.
405. David Lockhart’s fascinating journey of putting together projects, raising money for films and most recently his own movie theater! (Part 1)
October 25, 2021 22:44 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBEmmy award winning producer, actor and writer David A. Lockhart shares insights into putting together projects and raising money for films including his most recent “Lockhart” trilogy.
404. Conquer this FEAR and accelerate your fundraising by 200 – 300%!
October 18, 2021 18:20 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThis is the single MOST IMPORTANT thing filmmakers must do to accelerate their fundraising and to ensure long term fundraising success for all future projects as well.
403. Goals x Focus = Investors
October 11, 2021 15:46 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBHost Scott duPont reminds filmmakers the importance of having clear, compelling goals (including a film mission statement) along with laser focus which speeds up the process of getting investors for your project.
402. How two filmmakers with a little faith raised over $1M to make “Blood Pageant”! (Part 2)
October 04, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBRobert Burton and Chris Gilmore (from Red Velvet Entertainment) share more about how they raised their money and put together their successful film “Blood Pageant”!
401. How two filmmakers with a little faith raised over $1M to make “Blood Pageant”! (Part 1)
October 04, 2021 16:58 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBSeason 4 kicks off with a jam packed show revealing how Robert Burton and Chris Gilmore raised their money and put together the successful film “Blood Pageant”!
352. Sorry, I won’t raise your “Movie Money”, but here’s what I WILL do!
September 06, 2021 19:13 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBIf have a film project you’re excited about, but don’t have it financed yet, listen this episode TODAY. Host Scott duPont explains a unique offer to help you!
351. Don’t do “Unusual” things or break your normal habits when pitching investors.
August 30, 2021 13:52 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBHost Scott duPont reminds filmmakers of some common sense things to do (and NOT to do) when sharing your project with potential investors.
350. Director Peter Eaton shares valuable advice on all he’s learned getting almost a dozen films green-lit over the last 2 decades!
August 23, 2021 16:53 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAward winning director Peter J. Eaton and his producing partner Susanna Velasquez get candid about financing their latest project “Past Shadows” and share other great advice for filmmakers looking for funding.
349. Investors who do NOT want to invest in a Film? Do this 5 Step Process and some of them will!
August 16, 2021 14:15 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBYou may run into a few potential investors who’ve already made up their minds in advance they do NOT want to invest in a film. Host Scott duPont shares his 5 Step simple process that may sway a few of them to actually invest!
348. Two options to return Money to Investors & how that actually helps you get Investors
August 09, 2021 15:54 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBHost Scott duPont runs through the two most common revenue splits in getting money back to investors, and how to explain each ROI model to potential investors when pitching your movie.
347. One of the best kept SECRETS to immediately “Connect” with potential Investors!
August 03, 2021 13:06 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBScott duPont shares examples how the most successful people (including film fundraisers) use “Congruency” to immediately connect with potential investors. It’s an important strategy to remember before every potential investor call or meeting.