Investing

30
Jun
The 20-Year Opportunity: A Call to Builders

The 20-Year Opportunity: A Call to Builders

We’ve covered a lot of ground in this series. The fourth turning is a Crisis era, it’s complex
5 min read
27
Jun
What Happens After Investing In An Indie Film?

What Happens After Investing In An Indie Film?

Your wire transfer cleared. The film is officially greenlit. Now what? Over the last few weeks, current and prospective investors
7 min read
23
Jun
The New Patrons of the Indie Film Industry

The New Patrons of the Indie Film Industry

Here’s a statistic you’re not ready for: an $84 trillion wealth transfer will occur over the next 20
7 min read
20
Jun
Why Every Film Funding Strategy Fails Without This Element

Why Every Film Funding Strategy Fails Without This Element

Last week, on a webinar with dozens of filmmakers, one asked us which film funding strategy works best: crowdfunding, donations,
6 min read
23
May
Make Movies People Want To Buy

Make Movies People Want To Buy

Too many filmmakers chase personal expression and wonder why buyers won’t return their calls. Here’s what the best indie producers do differently.
3 min read
19
May
Where We Are In The Cycle

Where We Are In The Cycle

History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes. For those paying attention, the verses of our current historical poem are becoming unmistakable.
6 min read
28
Apr
Structuring Your Waterfall: Why "Less Risk" Isn't Always Better

Structuring Your Waterfall: Why "Less Risk" Isn't Always Better

Recently I shared a blog post about film investment structures and received some enlightening feedback that made me take another
5 min read
31
Mar
The Basics - How Indie Film Works

The Basics - How Indie Film Works

"How does independent film actually work as an investment?" After producing multiple features and helping dozens of investors
4 min read
24
Mar
How Much To Invest In An Indie Film

How Much To Invest In An Indie Film

"We need $1 million to make this movie." If you're an investor, you've heard
2 min read
10
Feb
Demand-Side Sales for Filmmakers

Demand-Side Sales for Filmmakers

What if the way we're selling our projects is completely wrong?
5 min read