Learn How To Invest In Indie Films
You're an investor. You love movies. You want to invest in movies but aren't sure how it all works...
Welcome! This is a great place to start.
Below is a table of contents, an ever-evolving "blog-book", if you will. As I write, the words below will become links.
The goal is to help you understand how to invest in indie films, how they make money, and everything in between.
If you have a question, you can submit it here:
Table Of Contents
Development
How to find an idea worthy of the big screen
Obtaining the rights to a story
Choosing between multiple movie ideas
How to take pitches as a film investor
How to pitch your film projects
Working with a creative team to develop an indie film
The "How To Work With Me" Doc that every investor and producer needs
How We're Greenlighting Projects at Craftsman Films
Financing
How much should you invest in an indie film
How to host events for investors
Understanding the Film Waterfall
Production
How to visit a film set as an executive producer
Post-Production
Indie Film Marketing
How to spend your marketing budget for the theatrical release of your indie film
Indie Film Distribution
How to find a distributor