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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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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:...
Expand postAbsolutely 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!
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...
Expand postThanks for sharing, Jack Binder! This is a huge step to keep productions in LA and California!
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...
Expand postOn a different but equally useful note. They have a lot of very affordable remote recording orchestras for scores too
Tha's great to know, Hannah Woolmer.
Great advice and pitching hacks from @stage32 @rbbotto CEO
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4lMbN_OhLp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkhttps://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-pitching-hacks-no-one-is-tal......
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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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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-......
Expand postWhat 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...
Expand commentYou'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...
Expand commentAwesome 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....
Expand commentYou're welcome, Sam Sokolow.
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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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...
Expand postHi, Dominick Jones. Stage 32 also has Financing Blogs you might want to check out (www.stage32.com/blog/tags/financing-85)....
Expand commentYou're welcome, Dominick Jones.
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...
Expand commentHi, 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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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...
Expand postI 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...
Expand commentWelcome 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...
Expand commentJonathan 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...
Expand commentHi 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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Interesting read, Amanda. Thanks for sharing!
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Great share, Amanda Toney! How is AFM going?