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THE ART OF FILM FUNDING: ALTERNATIVE FINANCING CONCEPTS Working on a doc, short or feature? Are you having trouble raising money? When you ask for money are you getting advice? You are not alone. Most filmmakers are in this same place. Like you, they have a great idea and need cash. To make your film, you need to know: Where to find the money What to give your donor/investor to get that check How to turn your first money into more cash and referrals How to create a personal relationship with HNI's^ Plus you need to know: Where is the best list of potential investors? Who has vested interest in your film? Who to partner with for doc funding How to create your feature package How to write your proposal for docs A Harvard professor says that filmmakers are entrepreneurs And YOU ARE! You need to be brilliant to make a film because there is so much you Need to know and do well. This book outlines these things carefully. Amazon has scores of 5 star reviews on the Art of Film Funding The best resource for film funding, By Celeste Thoms "Moviemaker330" (Rochester,NY) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Art of Film Funding: Alternative Financing Concepts (Paperback) There are some books out that never give what they promise, and there are some that give you more that what you expected to get. This book is definitely the latter. This book has so much information. It is often times hard to know where to start and this book gives you the tools to find money for your film. What I liked a lot were the two website databases to find grant money. The appendix has a list of funders, databases, organizations, and more. It doesn't just show you how to write proposals to get money, but a starting place in who to send your proposals to and how to get their attention. This book is worth the money and time. Destined To Be A Classic! By Doc Smiley (Studio City, CA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Art of Film Funding: Alternative Financing Concepts (Paperback) As a first-time filmmaker, I have found Carole Lee Dean's book to be invaluable. It is filled with practical ideas and the interviews are great! She knows how difficult it is to survive in the indie world, but if you follow her advice, you can make it happen. No matter where you are in the funding process - buy this book today! All it takes is just one of her great ideas to work for you and the book will pay for itself. Get Ready to be Funded!, By A. M. Karitis (Bend, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Art of Film Funding: Alternative Financing Concepts (Paperback) I have just finished the Alternative Film Funding book and I want to express how it is such a well put together read with so many hidden hints, tips, and some excellent insight on how to track down funds. I chose to read this book because I am primarily a director but I am interested in producing as well and becoming more familiar with financing so that I am able to launch my own projects. What I loved about this book is that Carole Dean does not stick to convention, rather, she offers up a host of ways to get people (especially those with money who may not have anything to do with the film industry, or at least haven't in the past) excited and interested in your film and become financially invested in the project. Lastly, I can't express how her personal support throughout the book is one that also inspires and builds confidence in those who are not familiar with asking for funds. This is a true treasure--as you continue through the book you will unexpectedly find amazing tips and hints and even personal email addresses to build your network of contacts in the funding world. We are all lucky to have Carole Dean's wisdom at the tip of our fingers! Her writing is fabulously supportive; and you really feel that she is rooting for you and your project--yes, this attitude jumps right off of the pages! You will learn many things to help you get financing. Subjects covered in the book: Secrets to success: Confidence, knowledge and faith are your best friends for financing. The Perfect pitch: How to visually describe your film, people need to see your film. Where to find the money: There are over 100 grants listed and scores of online data bases for financing. Plus how to use the 990 for names and addresses. How to make an "Ask." Using these techniques will give you a much higher percentage of investments/donations. How to apply for a grant: Who to call, what to say, where to find the money, it's all there. Loading the bases: Once you have the pitch, its creating a strategy, finding the money and connecting. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE HNI= High net worth individuals What others are saying about the book: "...I finally picked up your book officially and reading it and not skimming thorough it and finding that it is an amazing piece of work. It's very informative and helpful in every way possible. I don't know how many thanks you've gotten but I'm sure one more won't hurt." -Raphael Williams "Carole Dean's book successfully bridges the gap between the vision of the project and the realities of the market for the serious filmmaker." -Louise Levison, - "Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents" "Carole Dean is well known in the motion picture industry for her innovations and creative genius. In her book, In The Art of Funding Your Film, she has created a superb bible that will serve the novice as well as the seasoned filmmaker. Carole has utilized her experience in the industry and her talent to create a masterpiece - a concise roadmap for financing a film which reads like a novel. This book is a major contribution and is bound to be the catalyst for valuable film production that the Public and scholars would otherwise miss." -S. G. FASSOULIS, Exec Producer "Carole Dean has years of experience both as a producer and a funder, and her new book is full of nuts-and-bolts information from both sides of the fence, told in a conversational and heart-felt manner. Of special interest to filmmakers will be the in-dept interviews with experts in the field, and an extensive appendix chock full of references. A great new addition to the filmmaker's lexicon." -Morrie Warshawski, Consultant, and Author of Shaking the Money Tree "All the great stuff in this book clearly comes from Carole's years in the US film business. But it's hugely appropriate that she came to New Zealand to actually write it. It's a country with a long history of small independent film-makers creating magic on tiny budgets. And not taking "no" for an answer. That's the road kiwi Peter Jackson travelled to realize his dream with "Lord of the Rings". Carole's book will give independents world-wide the courage and inspiration to realize theirs." -Paul Davidson, documentary film-maker, Marlborough, New Zealand |
