10 Ways Filmmakers Can Fund Movies

Do you ever hear yourself saying “If only I had $500, $5,000 or $50,000 I could make the film the way I want”.  But you work a low paying job so that you have the flexibility to make movies so how are you going to raise the cash?

Here are 10 ways filmmakers can fun their movies right now. 

Crowdfunding: Filmmakers can use crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter or Indiegogo to raise funds from individual donors.

Grants: Filmmakers can apply for grants from organizations, foundations or government agencies that fund filmmaking projects.

Investors: Filmmakers can seek out investors who are interested in financing independent films and are willing to provide capital.

Product placement: Filmmakers can integrate branded products into their films and earn revenue from advertisers who pay for placement.

Pre-sales: Filmmakers can sell the rights to their film before it is produced, which helps to fund the production costs.

Tax incentives: Filmmakers can take advantage of tax incentives offered by governments in exchange for bringing production to their region.

Bank loans: Filmmakers can obtain bank loans to finance their films but they will require collateral and usually have higher interest rates.

Contests: Filmmakers can enter filmmaking competitions that offer cash prizes which can be used as funding for future projects.

Studio deals: Filmmakers can partner with studios to co-finance projects and benefit from the distribution and marketing expertise of the studio.

Private foundations: Filmmakers can seek support from family foundations or charitable organizations that invest in the arts.