Summary
Learn from a top producer & film financier who works with high-net-worth individuals from Monaco and Switzerland!
Get investor-ready with a professionally designed check list that sells your vision!
PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 webinar is now available to watch on-demand and no longer live.
You're finally ready to bring your film to life—and that means it’s time to find the right investors. But how do you present your project in a way that shows you’re not just creative, but credible? In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you’ll learn exactly how to package your project in a way that gets attention and earns trust. Whether you’re a first-time filmmaker or already have credits under your belt, we’ll show you how to create polished, professional materials that speak to what investors really want to see!
One of the biggest mistakes creatives make is assuming passion is enough. Investors need to understand your plan—and too many filmmakers show up to meetings without a clear strategy or well-organized materials. If your budget is confusing, your timeline is vague, or your sales plan isn’t convincing, you could lose the opportunity before the conversation even starts. We’ll walk you through what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid common red flags that signal inexperience.
Your instructor, Emma Louise Smith, is a powerhouse producer, executive producer, and financier who brings decades of experience in international film finance and co-productions. With a background as an ACCA chartered accountant, Emma has advised Ultra High Net Worth Individuals on film investments and worked on dozens of features. She also serves on the International Advisory Board of the International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA), where she mentors up-and-coming producers on finance and co-production. Emma knows what investors need to see—because she works with them every day.
You’ll gain the tools and knowledge to put your best foot forward. Emma will guide you through each element of a winning investor package—from finance plans and detailed budgets to timelines, sales strategies, and cast attachments. You’ll learn what to include, how to present it, and how to pitch with clarity and confidence. By the end, you’ll be equipped with a roadmap and a professional template to start securing the financing your project deserves!
PLUS! You will receive the following handout to help you:
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Investor Proposal Layout Template
Praise for Emma:
“Emma was very warm, professional. Genuinely wanting to further our projects. She gave us tons of information.” -Betty S
“First, I'd like to say Emma's class was fantastic. She's so generous with information and tailored the subject matter to our individual projects. It felt personal and extremely relevant! That being said, Emma illustrated them with a lot of clarity.” -Carley B
What You'll Learn
We’ll guide you through the essential materials you need to pitch investors—explaining not just what they are, but why they matter and how to make them stand out.
You’ll learn how to craft:
Finance Plan
A realistic, transparent roadmap for how your film will be funded.
Detailed Budget
Learn how to present professional, easy-to-understand numbers that instill confidence.
Comparative Films
Position your project by drawing comparisons to similar, successful titles.
Timeline
Demonstrate your full plan from development through distribution.
Investor Recoupment Strategy
Clearly show how and when investors will see a return on their money.
Key Project Info
We’ll help you polish and present:
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Your logline and synopsis
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Genre positioning
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Cast & attachments
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Team bios and credentials
Sales Strategy & Sales Estimates
Make your project attractive with a smart, data-backed sales plan.
By the end of the webinar, you’ll know:
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Exactly what to include in your investor pitch materials
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How to present them professionally
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Red flags to avoid
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Pro tips that help convert investor interest into action
Plus, you’ll receive an Investor Proposal Layout Template to take home!
PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 webinar is now available to watch on-demand and no longer live.
Who Should Attend
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Filmmakers and producers at any level preparing to pitch their film or series to investors
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Creatives looking to improve their pitch materials and confidently communicate their vision
Executive
Emma is a Producer, Executive Producer and Financier. She spent several years in advising UNHWI’s (Ultra Net High Worth Individuals), based between Monaco and Switzerland, advising on the structuring of investments and assets and managing projects and teams. As an ACCA chartered accountant, Emma is trained in international finance and audit legislation with Saffery Champness.
Emma is an International Advisory Board Member for the drafted and implemented the policies and procedures required to become a UN partner which began a transition focused within film/TV.
Discovering talent and unique stories to tell is a passion for Emma.
Testimonials
Praise for Emma:
“Emma was very warm, professional. Genuinely wanting to further our projects. She gave us tons of information.” -Betty S
“First, I'd like to say Emma's class was fantastic. She's so generous with information and tailored the subject matter to our individual projects. It felt personal and extremely relevant! That being said, Emma illustrated them with a lot of clarity.” -Carley B