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The Art of Film Funding

The Art of Film Funding
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Discover the secrets to funding and creating successful indie films with The Art of Film Funding Podcast. Join Carole Dean, President of From the Heart Productions and author of The Art of Film Funding, and Heather Lenz, director of the award-winning documentary Kusama-Infinity, as they chat with top film industry pros. Get practical insider tips on crowdfunding, pitching, saving on budgets, mark... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Lee Wrabel
Actress and producer discussing her journey and faith-based film
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Faith, Film & Funding: Jessica Wrabel's Journey with her film
Deborah Patz
Production manager, production coordinator, and production executive; author of Film Production Management 101
Author of Film Production Management 101; former PM for LucasFilms, IMAX, Universal, BBC, CBC and Disney
Episode: Production Management 101: The Real Business of Making Movies
Rae Shaw
Black female writer-director, filmmaker, shorts curator, educator
The Short, Rae Shaw Filmmaker; teaches at San Francisco State University
Episode: Short Films, Big Impact: A Conversation with Rae Shaw
Adam Heyes
Director of Development at From the Heart Productions
From the Heart Productions
Episode: The Future of Independent Filmmaking: Inside From the Heart THRIVE
Joanne Butcher
Film vision alchemist, consulting producer and film funding coach
Filmmakersuccess / The Seven Step System
Episode: The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Formula: Joanne Butcher's Seven Steps to Get Your Film Funded, Made, and Seen Worldwide
Jon Reiss
Leading film distribution and marketing expert; author of Think Outside the Box Office
Founder of 8 Above
Episode: Think Outside the Box Office: Mastering Film Distribution in Today’s Market
Benjamin Schnau
Multilingual actor, producer, host, book author, public speaker; AI-focused tech professional
Largo
Episode: The Future of Film Funding: Predicting Audiences Before You Shoot
Stephen Marinaccio
Veteran producer with 35+ years in feature films and TV, unit production manager on projects including Ghosts of the Abyss and Marco Polo
Cinematic Apps (co-founder)
Episode: The End of the Old Budget — How Two Veteran Producers Are Reinventing the Way Hollywood Manages Money
Matthew Cuny
Producer, head of production at Bix Pix Entertainment; 20-year veteran in live action and animation
Cinematic Apps (co-founder)
Episode: The End of the Old Budget — How Two Veteran Producers Are Reinventing the Way Hollywood Manages Money

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Carole Dean
Co-host and President of From the Heart Productions; host of The Art of Film Funding

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Sound issue

    Thanks for your efforts. But seriously how we can understand what you are saying through this podcast. The sound quality is awful.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ezzatziad
    Canada3 years ago
  • A heart-centered gem

    Every episode offers practical information or useful insights from guests, and authentic, heart-centered encouragement and interest from the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Joy Jones
    United States5 years ago
  • Thankful

    This podcast helped me find the resources to fund my first short film. I’m so thankful I found it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzeejeff
    United States6 years ago

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• Guests offer thoughtful, strategist-focused guidance on funding and distribution.
• The show delivers practical insights and actionable tips for indie filmmakers.
• Some episodes are highly educational with real-world case studies and frameworks.

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Production Management 101: The Real Business of Making Movies
Q: So can you explain how these roles differ and why is it important for filmmakers to understand both perspectives?
The coordinator is the right hand of the production manager and handles logistics day-to-day; the production manager starts at the budget, allocating money, deciding crew size, and choosing locations and union considerations. Both roles are essential, and collaboration between PM and coordinator is key to aligning budget with logistics.
Short Films, Big Impact: A Conversation with Rae Shaw
Q: What practical resources and strategies help filmmakers fund and complete shorts?
Rae outlines sponsorships, in-kind donations, crowdfunding, and strong grant writing as essential tools, plus the importance of using accessible technologies like camera phones to democratize production.
Short Films, Big Impact: A Conversation with Rae Shaw
Q: How is writing a compelling short different from a feature screenplay?
She describes shorts as a promise and a space for experimentation, where structure should serve the short's needs and personal voice rather than strictly adhering to traditional three-act or four-act structures.
Short Films, Big Impact: A Conversation with Rae Shaw
Q: What inspired you to write The Short and what gap did you see in filmmaking education?
Rae explains she wanted to create a book that would make short filmmaking more accessible and useful for students, offering a space where both well-known and lesser-known filmmakers could be discussed in relation to one another, and where the industry's patterns of nos and yeses could be navigated.
The Future of Independent Filmmaking: Inside From the Heart THRIVE
Q: Talk about, any filmmaker listening now, what, how do they go, where do they go, and how do they get started with THRIVE?
Direct listeners to the main ThriveCart domain and landing page, with clear steps to sign up for the free plan or premium plans, and highlight the 10% discount code AFFPOD10 as a starter incentive.

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A practical, filmmaker-focused show examining funding, distribution, and the evolving economics of independent cinema. Episodes frequently cover funding strategies (crowdfunding, grants, branding partnerships, and investor outreach), hands-on tactics for events and community-building, and distribution models that empower creators to retain control. A recurring emphasis on educating indie filmmakers through platforms, tools, and actionable frameworks—often illustrated with real-world case studies and guest expertise—helps listeners turn concepts into tangible results. Notable strengths include accessibility for first-timers, a clear emphasis on ethical storytelling and audience development, and a willingness to explore AI-driven tools and mo... more

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