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Crowdfunding for Film

By Jon M. Garon
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC
Using the technique known as “crowdfunding,” a producer can pre-sell credits in the film or other goods and services in an effort to pre-finance the production. Crowdfunding is just one of the many ways in which producers of motion pictures can utilize the […]

How NOT to use the internet to find film investors

Entertainment attorney Gordon Firemark offers some words of caution to all those looking to use the internet to find investors for their film.

…In recent weeks, I’ve begun to see more and more independent filmmakers and theatre producers using forums, chat rooms, and other internet-services to seek out investors for […]

Tips on coordinating a successful fundraising party

The Independent interviews Morrie Warshawski, whose book The Fundraising Houseparty: How to Party With a Purpose and Raise Money for Your Cause may provide some useful advice on using a “houseparty” to fund your next project.
…Filmmakers increasingly need to seek funds from as many sources as possible. A fundraising party […]

An Investor’s Perspective

DIY DAYS Boston - Todd Dagres has a unique perspective on the funding of film and digital media. As a founder and General Partner of Spark Capital, he’s led Spark’s investments in Veoh Networks, Menara Networks, Verivue, EQAL, Covestor, Tjet, and Intune Networks. Mr. Dagres’ Entertainment and Media endeavors include […]

Protecting Film Investors

Entertainment Attorney Mark Litwak teaches film investors how to reduce the risk of film investments. For filmmakers this is a good insight into what investors may be looking for in your project.
…Film investments have a bad reputation, and deservedly so. There are instances where financiers have been cheated and […]

Dealing With Investors

Michael Bergmann offers a great advice on finding and dealing with investors in his article “Money Matters” for Filmmaker Magazine.
…When I set out to make my first feature - nearly seven years ago now - I went to a lot of panel discussions to hear independent filmmakers tell stories of […]

What To Keep and Avoid in the Investors’ Package

By Jon M. Garon
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC
This is part of a series of book excerpts from Independent Filmmaking, The Law & Business Guide for Financing, Shooting & Distributing Independent & Digital Films designed as an introduction to the many legal issues involved in the filmmaking process.
Assuming that the filmmaker […]