{"product_id":"how-to-finance-produce-an-independent-film-between-250k-2m","title":"How to Finance \u0026 Produce an Independent Film Between $250K-$2M","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eFor many independent film producers and filmmakers, approaching financiers and securing financing for your project presents one of the biggest challenges in the entire filmmaking process. How do you build your team, bring in development funds, attach name talent and work with rebates, sales estimates \u0026amp; distribution to attract financing all while compiling a plan to mitigate your financial risk? This  can all be overwhelming for a producer, especially given the ever changing landscape and the increasingly competitive nature of independent film. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour goal as a filmmaker or producer is to make your project more financially attractive to investors over everyone else presenting projects to them. What many filmmakers and producers don't know is that there's a \"sweet spot\" in a film budget range that will help you raise funds successfully and get the ROI your investors are looking for. Setting the budget for your feature film at between $250,000 and $2 million opens up a variety of options for you to be able to attach the talent you're looking for, the distribution you need and \u003cem\u003emake your investors money\u003c\/em\u003e. But first, you have to understand the financial blueprint to get you there.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranco Sama\u003c\/strong\u003e has produced 25+ successful independent feature films between $250,000 - $2MM. He has worked with \u003cstrong\u003eOscar winner Christine Lahti, Dane Cook, Christian Slater, Gary Oldman, David Arquette, Brittany Snow, Vivica Fox, Michael Madsen\u003c\/strong\u003e and many more. He's worked with first time directors and experienced directors and has seen all scenarios when it comes to putting together financing for films. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFranco knows first hand every step of the financial model needed to make a movie profitable and he's bringing this knowledge exclusively to the Stage 32 community. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn this webinar, you will learn how to approach your film from the investor’s point of view so you can not only \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eget\u003c\/em\u003e the money you need for your project but, most importantly, make a profit on your film so your investor gets their money back.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will learn how to build a team around your project that will not only make investing more attractive, but also assure you don't make mistakes when you go after funding. You'll learn the type of funding that is available to you and \u003cstrong\u003ehow to approach the investors\u003c\/strong\u003e attracted to and interested in each type of financing. \u003cem\u003eYou'll dissect \u003cstrong\u003ehow to get agents on your side to attach talent to your project\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eand how to work with attorneys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e You'll also learn the most effective distribution options for this type of film budget. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrawing from his nearly two decades of experience, Franco will teach you how he gets his dozens of projects financed, distributed and turning a profit, and why he stays in the “sweet spot” range between $250K-$2M.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003eGive yourself the competitive advantage to understand the types of investors you need to approach, how to approach them, how to get talent attached, and, ultimately, how to get your film made, distributed, and profitable so your investors return again and again!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR FRANCO'S TEACHINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eHead \u0026amp; shoulders above the usual webinars on film distribution and finance. Franco actually knows his stuff and has a track record to back it up. Really good presentation.\u003c\/em\u003e” – Scott B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThis webinar gave me a TON of information and things to consider as we move forward with our first feature project. Thank you Stage32 for providing these excellent training opportunities.\u003c\/em\u003e” – LeAnn M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eFranco was very informative. I've already produced a ton of stuff but have been challenged by the distribution side (although my 1st feature HAS finally gotten distribution!). He gave me some great nuggets of information. I would definitely take another webinar with him.\u003c\/em\u003e” – Stephanie B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eI thought that this seminar presented a wealth of useful information in a short period of time.\u003c\/em\u003e” – Glen P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe material provided is informative and appreciated!\u003c\/em\u003e” – Andry P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/18_4.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055622500659,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/vpVqsCreCJ6qqipOXV8rKqhqxWapEnYGsLDuuIpG.png?v=1759379529","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-finance-produce-an-independent-film-between-250k-2m","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}