Hi all, I'm new to the site, but not new to the entertainment business. I have written scripts for a couple of different projects. After much thought I decided to produces them by myself. However I have had no luck whatsoever in getting funding. Someone suggest to me that I might look to find a more experienced producer to help me by co-producing one of the projects. But I have no idea where to start looking. My question to everyone is this, because most of my experience is as a performer would it be better to find a more experienced co-producer? If so, where would be a good place to start looking? Or should I continue to find ways to fund my projects myself? (Note I have one project in particular I want to produce.)
Producing : Looking for advice on funding or finding a co producer. by Christopher Creech
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Hi Christopher - welcome to the community! A great place to start is checking out some of our available webcasts, where we have special industry guests talk about all things - including financing/producing: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/on-stage-with-rb More advanced information can be found in our education section: https://www.stage32.com/education. Plus, I'm sure you'll find some great mentors here on Stage 32, as well!
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A good book on Funding your independent film is "BANKROLL" by Tom Malloy
I would tell you Christopher that finding funding all begins with networking. Almost every single project I've been involved in, the money came from connections to the producers. Investors rarely through money blind. They invest in proven commodities or through the trust of those they've built relationships with. Build your network, increase your opportunities. That simple.
That's a great post. Dan. And sure, there are those who will throw money at this biz just to be around the action, but most are certainly looking for a return.
Patience is a common theme in this biz. No question.