The Art of Film Funding
Discover the secrets to funding and creating successful indie films with The Art of Film Funding Podcast. Join Carole Dean, President of From the Heart Productions and author of The Art of Film Funding, and Heather Lenz, director of the award-winning documentary Kusama-Infinity, as they chat with top film industry pros. Get practical insider tips on crowdfunding, pitching, saving on budgets, marketing, hybrid distribution, and the latest in A.I. filmmaking. Whether you’re funding your first project or navigating new trends, this podcast has everything you need to succeed. Subscribe and let’s get your film funded!
Podcasting since 2012 • 433 episodes
The Art of Film Funding
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From Film to Brand: How Filmmakers Can Finance and Distribute Through Branded Content
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful opportunities emerging right now—branded content.What if your film could be funded not by waiting for a studio or investor… but by aligning your story with a brand that shares y...
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Surviving the New Film Industry: AI, Studios, and the Indie Filmmaker’s Advantage
Jonathon Smith is a writer, director, and producer whose work spans independent film development and forward-looking conversations about the evolving film industry.Known for his thoughtful approach to storytelling and production, ...
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Ethos Film Festival & The Power of Purpose-Driven Cinema
Anabelle Munro is an award-winning writer, producer, director, and singer and owner of Blue Boots Productions whose creative work spans film and music with a deep commitment to socially conscious storytelling.She is the creator and manag...
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The New Frontier of Film Distribution with Rish Aggarwal of Kinema
Kinema is a technology-driven global screening and streaming platform designed to democratize film distribution and empower independent filmmakers. Before launching Kinema, Rish was a Principal at Human Ventures, where he supported and inves...
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Beyond Kickstarter: Using WeFunder to Build Investor-Driven Indie Films
Mark Elias is a Los Angeles-based writer, actor, and independent filmmaker focused on grounded, commercial indie films with bold concepts and strong character work. He is the producer of We Could Be Heroes, a comedy-crime heist rooted ...
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