Stage 32 4-Part Class: How To Produce, Finance, And Distribute Your Under $5MM Feature Film

Learn from a producer of over 45 film and television projects with Netflix, Disney, Sony, Paramount, HBO and Showtime!

Get a sample option agreement, talent offer agreement, CAMA agreement and more!

PLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.

Feature films with a budget under $5 million have the advantage of being relatively smaller, agile productions while also allowing enough money for a quality crew and the option to attach meaningful on-camera talent. This paradigm can elevate your film, and make it more profitable.

However, how can you successfully make a creatively satisfying and profitable film under $5 million? How much should you pay for talent? What types of stories lend themselves best to this budget range? And what distribution options work best for films under $5 million to ensure a successful release and money back to your investors? Stage 32 is here to here to answer all of those questions for you and more. 

In this exclusive Stage 32 4-part class, you will learn every step of the process to make a successful feature film for under $5 million from the inception of your idea through production and all the way to generating profits via distribution. From learning how to pick the right script to understanding the proper distribution options to learning how to structure your finance sources to optimize your returns, you will walk away from this class with all the tools and know how to successfully make a feature film for under $5 million.

Teaching you everything you need to know to produce your feature film for under $5 million 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. Jeanette is 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.

Over 4 interactive sessions with Jeanette, you will learn the steps to take - and steps not to take - when making your feature film for under $5 million so you can ensure a smooth production and land a profitable distribution deal. This course will define the risks associated with producing films in the mid-budget range and you will learn mitigation strategies to protect your project, your producer, and your investor(s). 

If you want to learn a step-by-step guide to producing films under $5 million that sell and generate profits then this class is for you!

PLUS! You will receive exclusive handouts to help you produce, finance, and distribute your under $5MM feature film. Downloads include:

• Today’s film marketplace quiz
• Financial planning tools
• Sample CAMA (revenue/profit) agreement
• Sample story rights agreement (option)
• Sample talent offers for director and cast (pay-or-play)

PRAISE FOR JEANETTE'S PREVIOUS STAGE 32 EDUCATION:

"Jeanette has invaluable knowledge and made me feel like seeing my movie on the big screen was possible."  --Phillip F.

"Jeanette's experience really comes through in her mentorship. She has seen it all and is so helpful in guiding you through the complex world of film and tv." -- Letty L.

"I learned so much from Jeanette and highly recommend you work with her!" -- Kaitlin L.