| Now that the country is facing yet another economic | | | | producer, can convince the investor: |
| downturn, film producers are forced to find creative | | | | How to Source Investments for your Movie Project |
| ways of staying in business. Independent films are | | | | Come up with a well-written proposal. Like all business |
| cheapest to produce, usually below 300,000 dollars, | | | | proposals, yours must be comprehensive. Include a |
| making it a good alternative. With roughly 60% of | | | | summary of the film, actors to cast, directors, |
| the budget going into the production phase, it is | | | | expected date of release, and even the money that |
| crucial that you find funding well before shooting | | | | the investor will make from the whole deal. Mention |
| starts. Looking for the perfect script, director, cast | | | | your marketing strategies like entry into festivals and |
| or even venture capitalist is no mean feat, | | | | home video releases. Include your business cards |
| considering that people are wary of gambling their | | | | when turning in your proposal. |
| money in movies. Here are some ways that you, | | | | |