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SUMMARY:Indie Filmmakers Series - Episode 5
DESCRIPTION:INDIE FILMMAKER SERIES – EPISODE 5 — FULL RECORDING BELOWFilm Financing 101:  Navigating the Complexities of Independent Film Financing \nAre you an independent filmmaker ready to take the next step but struggling to navigate the financing landscape?GreenLight Women and Greenlit are proud to present “Film Financing 101: Navigating the Complexities of Independent Film Financing.” \nThis conversation will provide a comprehensive overview of the current financing options for independent filmmakers and demystify the evolving methods used to secure funding in today’s industry. The event will cover: \n \n• Tax Credits and Incentives: How to leverage regional tax credits to fund your production\, including insights into stackable credits and rebates in the US and UK.\n• Crowdfunding & Equity Financing: Strategies for raising funds through crowdfunding platforms\, and when to approach equity investors.\n• Sales Agents & Distribution: How sales agents fit into today’s distribution landscape and what role they play in the film financing puzzle.\n• The Path to Production: A high-level breakdown of the key deliverables needed to attract financing—budgets\, investor decks\, and legal requirements.\n• New Financing Models: Exploring innovative financing methods such as product placement and partnerships\, and how filmmakers can access these new opportunities.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				IAN GRANT BIO \nIan is the co-founder and CEO of Greenlit\, a film operating system for entertainment professionals. He is also a film producer\, actor\, and stuntman. Prior to co-founding Greenlit\, Ian was the first hire at Squire\, a YC-backed company valued at $750M a fintech platform for barber shops. He previously co-founded Minorities in Film\, a community-driven\, creative platform that empowers underrepresented voices in the film industry. \nSARA HAMILTON BIO \nExecutive Producer\, Filmojy; Head of Partnerships & Development\, Catalyst Story Institute \nSara is a development executive and consultant with more than 25 years in the entertainment and media industry. She is an executive producer with the international financing and packaging firm Filmojy and the Head of Partnerships & Development for Catalyst Story Institute. With her background in marketing\, independent film production\, film commissions and incentives\, fiscal sponsorships and product placement\, she brings a wealth of knowledge on how to develop\, package and finance films and series through creative partnerships.
URL:https://greenlightwomen.org/event/indie5/
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