How to secure investment from private individuals, angel investors, or venture capital firms.
Fiscal sponsorship is a partnership between a film project and a nonprofit organization that allows filmmakers to receive tax-exempt status for their project.
Explore how foundations and NGOs fund independent films that align with their mission, offering non-recoupable support and outreach opportunities.
Film grants have long been a cornerstone of independent film financing. They provide non-recoupable funds from arts councils, cultural institutions, and government programs, allowing filmmakers to pursue ambitious projects without giving up ownership
Pre-sales remain one of the most established ways to finance a film before cameras roll, but they strongly favor well-packaged projects with clear market potential. This guide explains how pre-sales work today, what buyers are looking for, and what you need in place to make this strategy work.
A negative pickup deal is a type of film financing arrangement in which a production company sells its completed film project to a studio or distributor for a fixed price before the film is actually made.
Tax incentives are one of the most widely used tools in film financing. Offered by national and regional governments, they refund a percentage of qualifying production expenses if certain conditions are met.
Learn how filmmakers use the creator economy to build audiences, monetize content, and fund independent films through ads, memberships, and sponsorships.