Financing / Crowdfunding

From all facets of a traditional raise to soft money to crowdfunding strategies, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice regarding raising funds for a project.

Private Equity continues to pour into film & TV

Fascinating article on a Nordic private equity fund that is investing in international film & TV production. This is another sign that the industry is expanding globally and the opportnities to fill the distribution pipelines continue to grow. What are your thoughts. https://www.tvbeurope.com/produc...

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ITV Studios Daytime boosting ingest and collaboration with Limecraft - TVBEurope
ITV Studios Daytime boosting ingest and collaboration with Limecraft - TVBEurope
Embedded into ITV Studios Daytime's post production workflows, Limecraft enables the platform to drive efficiencies and boost creative collaboration
Indie Producers Going Back To Pre-Streaming Models

It feels like we are just entering a golden age of independent filmmaking and this article is another breadcrumb on the path. Indie filmmakers are returning to pre-streaming financing models that offer more creative control and upside. I found this to be super excited. What are your thoughts? https:...

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Jack Binder

Absolutely Sam Sokolow! The gap in titles and demand for indie film sure seems elevated, with a renewed focus on the indie film model and market. Opportunity!

Jack Binder
California Working to Increase Film Tax Credits Cap to $750m

To compete with other states and overseas runaway production, Gavin Newsom announced California is working to increase the film tax credit cap to $750m.

This will help CA compete with New York, Georgia, UK, and other regions who have likewise upped their film tax incentives to lure production of fil...

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Alarming Production Drop Spurs Gavin Newsom to Propose Doubling Tax Credits to Hollywood
Alarming Production Drop Spurs Gavin Newsom to Propose Doubling Tax Credits to Hollywood
The governor wants to increase incentives to film and television to $750 million a year. Further changes may be on the way as the migration of production from the state borders on an exodus.
Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for sharing, Jack Binder! This is a huge step to keep productions in LA and California!

Keely Kemp

I believe there will be a bit of a resurgence in CA film. I'm currently working with San Diego County and the City of Chula Vista to create regional incentives as well for both small and large productions. It's exciting to see new growth in areas that make sense.

Sam Sokolow

With production spreading rapidly around the globe and emerging markets building up fast Califiornia has to do something to compete. Things feel so exciting most everywhere else.

Hungary Extends Their Production Tax Incentive For 6 More Years!

More good news in the global production space. Hungary, a hotbed of production, has extended its tax incentive for another 6 years. Seeing the world investing in their production communities is exciting for everyone in the industry. This creates more opportunity for international productions to come...

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Jack Binder

Great news! Hungary is a top destination for production.

Sydney S

Wonderful to hear, time to head to Hungary !

Hannah Woolmer

On a different but equally useful note. They have a lot of very affordable remote recording orchestras for scores too

Sam Sokolow

Tha's great to know, Hannah Woolmer.

Jack Binder
Pitching Hacks (No one is talking about) & This Week's Coffee & Content from @Stage32 CEO @RBwalksintoabar RB Botto

Great advice and pitching hacks from @stage32 @rbbotto CEO

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4lMbN_OhLp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-pitching-hacks-no-one-is-tal......

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Jack Binder

https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-pitching-hacks-no-one-is-talking-about-3905

Slavica Bogdanov
The 10 reasons why you need a pitch deck to have your movie made

For many filmmakers, getting a movie from script to screen is an uphill battle, and the lack of a well-crafted pitch deck is often the biggest obstacle. A strong pitch deck is essential to secure funding, attach top talent, and gain interest from distributors and sales agents. Yet, many filmmakers e...

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Maurice Vaughan
Scaring Up Funds: How to Acquire Investors For Your Horror Film

Brian Herskowitz and Tony Timpone share advice and insight in today’s blog that could help you get investors for your Horror film. www.stage32.com/blog/scaring-up-funds-how-to-acquire-investors-for-your-......

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Keely Kemp

What a fantastic article! I'm new to the world of horror personally, but when I stepped into the role of film finance it became apparent that I needed to get in this space. This blog is an excellent t...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're right, Keely Kemp ("This genre is an excellent example of how you can create a universal buzz"). And Horror is one of the genres where a filmmaker can get creative at marketing, like dressing u...

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Sam Sokolow

Awesome blog and horror has always been a way to kickstart a directing career or build a franchise. It is a genuine universal language that money talks. Thanks, Maurice Vaughan....

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sam Sokolow.

Jack Binder
Co-Production Must be in the Mix | Screen Australia CEO

Co-production is a great avenue for film finance. It entails bringing together various country cohorts to provide financing for a production from their respective territories.

These deals are complex, and the budget process is as well, in order to bring the necessary funding to the film or television...

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"Coproduction has got to be a focus," says Screen Australia CEO
"Coproduction has got to be a focus," says Screen Australia CEO
Deidre Brennan reveals her priorities in one of her first interviews since taking on the role in January.
Sam Sokolow

Agreed. And you need to tackle complex ideas to get your projects made. RB has been saying consistently that if you aren't thinking globally right now with your approach, you're missing the moment. Love this.

Keely Kemp

Absolutely! Great article, Jack. Thank you for sharing.

Dominick Jones
Looking for investors and distributors

Hello, just looking to get some advice from other creatives. I have a 26 minute short drama that I wrote, directed and co-produced. We screened the film at Realign Studio in Los Angeles and had over 150 people in attendance, some included producers from big streaming platforms and networks. After th...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Dominick Jones. Stage 32 also has Financing Blogs you might want to check out (www.stage32.com/blog/tags/financing-85)....

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Dominick Jones

Thank you

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Dominick Jones.

Keely Kemp

Hello Dominick! Congrats on gaining some traction with your project and taking that next step to move forward as a feature! As Maurice mentioned, there are some excellent blogs here on Stage 32. I rec...

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Austin Oneal Jones
My Musical Table Read (I'm in need of financing!!) The Music Tracks are excluded from this post but available upon request!

I am in need of financing for this award-winning script, does anyone have any advice or opportunities?

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Austin Oneal Jones. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Screenwriting Lounge to the Financing/Crowdfunding Lounge since you're asking for advice on...

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Jack Binder

Hi Austin, Have a look at the extensive educational offerings here @stage32! There are some great offerings from industry experts whom you can learn from!

Jonathan Brooker
How To Gauge What Cinematic and Streaming Audiences Are Wanting These Days?

New to lthe ounge here, but thought I'd try my luck at asking a first question,.

So, we're about to embark on a feature film project, following the film festival success of The Barn.  We are in the process of building the budget, and focussing on the trickier scenes first - namely aerial stunts, heli...

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Keely Kemp

I should add, develop relationships with sales agent and distributors, you can receive sale quotes based on your genre and where the market is currently at. This will tell you what you can expect as a...

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Jack Binder

Welcome to the lounge Jonathan Brooker. Good questions. You seem to be asking two different ones. Your title refers to audience, the body leans into financiers. My thoughts and advice is to focus on t...

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Pero Metkovic

I have two screenplays in English.

I seek partners

Geoff Hall

Jonathan Brooker my honest, gut feeling is that you need to be true to the story and maybe find the right funding that’s on a par with the story you want to tell. You have to find the right match. Fin...

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Sam Sokolow

Hi Jonathan Brooker - it's great to meet you here in the lounge. Welcome!

I agree with Jack Binder - I would focus on the creative and the creative team and basically build a proof for investors that...

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