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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Film Funding
A Series of Webinars Hosted by Carole Dean Designed to Answer All Questions About Film Funding…That You Were Afraid to Ask!
by Carole Dean
The Film Funding Roadmap Filmmakers Need
Whether you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready to take action — this film-funding training series gives you the answers filmmakers wish they had when they started raising money.
This collection of expert film-funding webinars and video resources features real strategies and honest Q&A with film funding pros and industry experts — covering topics like:
- Crowdfunding that actually works
- How to host successful fundraising events
- Finding and pitching donors & investors
- Building a campaign you can execute with confidence 
You’ll get direct guidance from seasoned filmmakers who’ve helped others raise money, plus recordings you can re-watch anytime.
Your Teacher, Carole Dean
Carole Dean is the bestselling author of The Art of Film Funding: Alternative Financing Concepts and recipient of the 2012 WIFTS Lifetime Achievement Award. She launched the short-end film business in 1970, making film stock affordable and helping spark the independent film revolution.
In 1993, Carole founded the nonprofit From the Heart Productions to help talented filmmakers get their films funded through fiscal sponsorship, mentorship, and pioneering film crowdfunding. She also created the Roy W. Dean Grants in 1992 in honor of her father, which have awarded over $2 million in donations to help vital films get made.
Nearly 30 Classes with Industry Experts!
Topics Include:
Film Funding Trailers — How to create trailers that attract donors and investors
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Virtual Fundraising Events — Hosting successful in-person and online fundraising parties
Crowdfunding Your Film — Building and executing effective crowdfunding campaigns
Raising Money for Independent Films — Proven overall funding strategies and approaches
Finding and Securing Film Investors — How to identify, approach, and land investors and donors
Goal Setting & Mindset for Film Funding — Creating financial abundance and achieving funding goals
Distribution & Selling Your Film — Where and how to sell documentaries and narrative films
Legal Guidance for Film Distribution Deals — Understanding contracts and protecting your film
The Strategic Value of Short Films — Using short films to build career momentum and funding opportunities
Documentary Filmmaking & Global Perspectives — Insights into documentary storytelling and international filmmaking opportunities
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About From the Heart
Founded over 30 years ago, From the Heart Productions is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers at every stage of the creative journey.
Your purchase of this educational content constitutes a tax-deductible donation to From the Heart Productions, Inc. (EIN # 95-4445418). Purchases are exempt from Sales Tax. Proceeds from this purchase support our nonprofit mission to empower and support independent filmmakers in completing films that are unique and make a meaningful contribution to society. We do this through our five yearly grants, fiscal sponsorship, education, mentorship, and free resources.
Thank you for being part of this work.
Your purchase of this educational content constitutes a tax-deductible donation to From the Heart Productions, Inc. (EIN # 95-4445418). Purchases are exempt from Sales Tax. Proceeds from this purchase support our nonprofit mission to empower and support independent filmmakers in completing films that are unique and make a meaningful contribution to society. We do this through our five yearly grants, fiscal sponsorship, education, mentorship, and free resources.
Thank you for being part of this work.