Explore every episode of the podcast Finance YOUR Movie!

A follow up from two film screening events which yielded newinvestors within a week or two.

Host Scott duPont shares one of his valuable “visualizationexercises” he does before his first outreach calls to potential investors.

Doing a bunch of “busy” work or keeping busy with stupid things will not have bring in any money. Only focus on the tasks which will bring in funding.

Host Scott duPont quickly runs through what he calls the seven (7) Essential “E”s to finance your movie.

Host Scott duPont shares a true story (and a serious cautionarytale) when fundraising for your indie film.

After several short films Indie filmmaker, Nicola Rose was able to get two features financed including “Magnetosphere” now streaming on all these platforms:

https://www.freestyledigitalmedia.tv/film/magnetosphere/

Scott duPont blows up the theory billionaires andmulti-millionaires will only invest in multi-million dollar projects. Like most business people, they like to invest in new ventures slowly and on a smaller scale to “test the waters”. Just make sure you bring them a great project thathopefully will make back an ROI without too much risk.

This emotion is critical to connecting with potential investors. Watch this short, powerful video (less than 3 minutes) for the most powerful, attractive emotion, which is KEY to #FinanceYOURMovie https://x.com/LeadersJunction/status/1950925668545442057

Host Scott duPont explains to investors (IF film incentives are utlilized) what they should ask for and how to use incentives in your favor to collect immediate ROI, which at the same times helps filmmakers raise money faster.

Host Scott duPont raises a few red flags to look out for whenbudgeting. His mantra before fundraising a new project has always been: “The easiest dollar to raise is the dollar you don’t spend.”

Host Scott duPont shares three (3) creative financing solutions: Split payments, Credit cards and Lines of Credit. How and where to use them so it is a “Win-Win” for you as the filmmaker and for your investors.

Host Scott duPont breaks down the supply & demand of potential investors vs. great scripts or story ideas. Understand and embrace this profound concept and this mindset will help you get your project funded.

Filmmaker Pinelli shares how luck (preparation meetingopportunity) came at the perfect time for him to do his first feature length motion picture.

Musician turned Producer John Blair describes the long journey of getting this dream documentary project finished and released for the public to enjoy.

Host Scott duPont discusses how potential investors think and shares a few tools & thoughts to get them to actually make a YES or NO decision vs. the long drawn out “Maybe”.

Host Scott duPont shares the tragic story of what led him to start this podcast and why his mission continues to help advise other filmmakers in navigating and fast tracking their funding.

Host Scott duPont reveals the KEY addition he made to his team and in his first business plan 30 years ago that helped him raise over $1M for his first feature length motion picture “The BROS.”

Cinematographer Terrance McLeod shares how he made the transition from DP to writer-director-producer of his first feature film “A Season for Love”.

Instead of show business, Corey Grant & Lanett Tachel talk about “Business show” and share inspiring stories of grit, determination, hustle and investing in their own movies first before finding other investors.

Tabish shares how she started out as an actor who transitioned into producing (including fundraising) and now is able to write, direct and star in he own projects including her latest movie “Conspiracy of Fear”.

Host Scott duPont reminds indie filmmakers about some of the fundamentals and the common sense, logical things potential investors look for before they invest in a film project.

Fresh off their last hit movie “The Mean One” Steven LaMorte & Amy Schumacher share how they were able to get their new indie hit film “Screamboat” off the ground which included incredible timing.

From a tiny rural town in GA to LA, filmmaker James Kicklighter shares insights from his journey as a filmmaker, his latest film release “The American Question” and a potential studio project now in the works.

Host Scott duPont kicks off a brand new season 7 with some observations, advice and shares some exciting new, low budget indie films blowing up the box office right now!

This BONUS episode reveals some fundraising ideas and tips for your first or second feature from the legendary Dov S-S Simens.

Even if you’ve made 1 or 2 features already, you’ll likely learn some great tips & strategies from this BONUS episode.

The LAST official episode of season 6 and host Scott duPont addresses How to handle investors who commit, but at the last minute drop out or can’t deliver the investment(s) promised.

$28K is NOT a typo! Find out where writer-director-producer Michael Baumgarten got the money and how he pulled off this extreme micro-budget feature film releasing soon.

Host Scott duPont shares the other 20 stupid things indie filmmakers do that often cost them getting investors. A MUST-LISTEN to episode!

Host Scott duPont rants about some of the stupid mistakes many filmmakers make. These are the important Dos and DON’T’s that will make or break your next project getting funded.

From waiting tables to producing movies and show running series, Actor-Producer Jessica Mathews shares how her work ethic helped her become a success in Hollywood.

Director-Writer-Producer Sager shares how he got into the business, how he adds production value without stretching his budgets and where he finds his investors.

Pacitti also shares some stories of how his firm’s clients successfully raised production funds for their indie film projects.

A MUST LISTEN episode for any filmmakers considering a small raise between $25K to $100K towards partial or complete funding of their indie film(s).

Scott duPont shares WHERE his recent movie investors got their money & where some client’s investors got their money as well. He also shares 10 Life Events that happen that could make ANYONE you speak with, your next film investor!

Host Scott duPont takes a deep dive (with specific examples) of WHO recent investors have been in his own films as well as his client’s movies. This episode will clarify WHO some of your likely investors will be.

Host Scott duPont once again cautions filmmakers in raising movie money if their producing team doesn’t have enough experience & shares the best way to approach veteran producers and/or production companies.

A great in-depth conversation with LeGare sharing how to network, talk with, and gain the trust of potential investors for YOUR film project.

Writer-Producer-Director Maria Capp shares advice on how she has been able to put together a string of features and get them produced including her latest passion project: The Lady of the Lake.

Host Scott duPont carefully walks through many reasons why Investor Lists usually don’t yield investors for low budget, indie films.

Host Scott duPont just wrapped funding on his latest movie project and while the “fundraising” is NEVER easy, he reminds filmmakers how the process always works.

Host Scott duPont shares how important this is and how to avoid a potential investor walking away from your project.

Probably the MOST IMPORTANT episode this season for filmmakers to listen to, especially for filmmakers who don’t have the right “mindset” dialed in before approaching potential investors!

Great advice from one of the world’s top entertainment attorneys and deal makers.

Any and potential film investors needs to listen to this episode!

Veteran Producer Jones also shares how his company Artist View Entertainment can help filmmakers with finishing and/or distribution.

The amazing story of a wrestler who became a pastor (and a true hero) and then with persistence got his life story turned into a movie.

Anyone looking for investors (including film investors) can gain some great insights from sales expert Kevin Ward who literally wrote “The Book of Yes”.

Filmmaker William Garcia (being a line producer as well) also discusses the importance of starting every project with a solid, accurate budget and top sheet to share with potential investors.

Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.