Learn a step-by-step process from a PGA producer who has made over 25 feature films!

PLUS! You'll receive a Development Agreement Template, a Breakdown of Development Funds Document, and a One-Sheet Template to help you raise funds for your next project!

As filmmakers, we understand that the industry is ever-evolving with new challenges and opportunities emerging every day. For most independent filmmakers and producers, the most challenging piece of the puzzle is often obtaining funds to make your movie. And the hardest funds to attract are usually the first money in.

You have your script and dream, but is it enough to attract your initial funding? This is where your true creativity and innovation can shine through.

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will learn the strategies, techniques, and essential tools needed to bring in your development funds - the first money in so you can create a valuable, professional film package that creates momentum and attracts the full funding needed to get your film made. This webinar addresses the most essential elements for independent filmmakers to attract this essential financing - pitching materials and techniques and creative fundraising strategies.

You will learn a proven strategy to engage potential investors, some of who you may already know. You will walk away from this webinar with the process and technique you need to create a compelling business plan, showcase distribution potential, identify potential actors, highlight the director's background, craft an engaging script synopsis, leverage tax credits, and outline a clear pathway for investors to recoup their investment.

By building confidence in your ability to navigate the industry, you can pique the interest of investors and secure the necessary resources to bring your vision to life!

PLUS! You'll receive exclusive handouts to help you raise the first funds for your project. Downloads include:

• Development Agreement template
• Breakdown of Development Funds Document to make your own
• A One-Sheet template

If you're looking to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to attract financing for your feature film project, this webinar is a must!

Praise For Michelle's Stage 32 Teaching

"Michelle Alexandria proves to be an excellent guide cutting away at the barriers, self or industry created. Stellar webinar, she provides selflessly a deep knowledge, her experiences towards acquiring interest from the least expected sources, helps streamline efforts towards gaining the optimal financial support and guiding products towards audiences. Going to “throw clay onto the wheel” with confidence. Kudos, highly recommend!" -Jen K

“I learned so much from Michelle about how to break into the film/tv industry. There's so much to learn about the craft and business of working in this industry and I'm grateful to have Michelle's expertise in guiding me through it.” -- Nick S.

"I can't say enough good things about Michelle! Talk about a woman who knows her stuff. I highly recommend all writers, producers, and directors take a course with her to hone their craft and propel their careers." -- Kaitlin L.

• What are Development Funds and How to Use Them
• What are development funds?
• How are they paid back?
• How much to seek?
• How to use development funds.
• Materials to Create To Present to Investors
• How to create a compelling business plan
• Elements of a business plan
• Identifying potential actors
• Writing an engaging script synopsis
• Leveraging tax credits and incentives
• Researching available tax credits and incentives
• Demonstrating the financial benefits to investors
• Developing a pathway for investor returns
• Resources to Assist Building Your Film Package
  • How to use and what to make on
    • Canva, Pages, Word, IMDb, Cinando, Film Commission sites, Fiverr
  • Creating a one-sheet document to share comfortably
  • Getting your team together
• How to Build Your Potential Investor Network
  • Make a list of your friends, family, colleagues
  • Utilize your social media
  • Know what you are asking for and from who
  • What to say? What to not say.
• Q&A with Michelle

All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how to attract the first funds into their project.

All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn the elements they need to create to attract the first funds into their project.

Producers looking to learn how to attract the first funds into their project.

Actors looking to take charge of their career by learning how to attract the first funds into their project.