Film Financing Today: How to Finance a Film Between $5MM-$10MM

Learn how to make a profitable film under $10MM from a producer who's worked with NETFLIX and LIONSGATE  

Get a finance plan template, CAMA agreement, story rights agreement and pay or play offer template

Some of the most profitable and most award winning films in recent years have been movies made for a budget between $5MM-$10MM. Feature films like THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1, TAROT, THE BIG SICK, MOONLIGHT, and the megahit GET OUT were all made for less than $10MM but grossed 10 or even 20 times their initial investment. 

So how do you position your film and make the best use of your $5MM-$10MM budget for profitability and success?

Without a deep understanding of financing, you risk making costly missteps. A lack of preparation can lead to challenges such as securing inadequate funding, mismanaging budgets, or failing to protect the interests of your investors. These pitfalls can derail your project and cost you opportunities. This webinar aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring your films are financially viable and successful in today’s competitive market.

Providing her experience and insight in finance and producing is Jeanette Milio. She has worked on over 45 films and television programs for companies like Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, HBO, Showtime, and many more. Her projects have also starred Academy Award-winning performers, including Halle Berry, Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker, and Mickey Rourke. She's also a member of the Producer's Guild of America, Women in Film, and the Cannes Film Festival Producer's Network and structured her own media fund that financed theatrical features with a production volume of $60 million.

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will explore key topics such as the differences between studio and independent financing models, current market demands, and strategic distribution options. You will learn how to secure and structure financing for films in the $5 million to $10 million range, mitigate financial risks, and create high-quality, marketable films. You will walk away with practical tools, including finance plan templates and sample agreements, empowering you to confidently produce films that can succeed both critically and commercially.

PLUS! You'll get these downloadable handouts from Jeanette:

• Excel Finance Plan Template
• Sample CAMA (revenue/profit) agreement
• Sample story rights agreement (option)
• Sample talent offers for director and cast (pay-or-play)
  

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PRAISE FOR JEANETTE'S TEACHINGS:

"Jeanette is dynamite. Her knowledge level on financing is spectacular!"

- Anne R.

"Outstanding with real information." -Jamie J.

"She is fantastic. I feel like it should be a two-part event." -Talaya G.

"Jeanette was terrific, very informative, receptive to questions, and spoke from experience." -Gio S.