Feature Film Funding: How to Raise $100,000 for Your First Feature Film (Part1)

Raising money for your feature film is one of the biggest challenges filmmakers face. In this video, I'll take you step-by-step through the process of raising $100,000 for your first feature film.
This channel, Jeremiah Birnbaum - Movie Mentor, is for filmmakers ready to make their first feature film. We'll cover EVERY aspect to making your first feature - from the script to your premiere!
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[@vonti_]

I would like a video on crowdfunding

[@film.academy]

Thanks for your comment. I have a crowdfunding video here - th-cam.com/video/YEKWzqNbpZ4/w-d-xo.html. Hope it's helpful:)

[@sarahaviram6553]

So well done, thanks!

[@film.academy]

Thank you. Your feedback is very welcome:)

[@ekufilm]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@film.academy]

Thank you for the kind words and for supporting my channel!

[@teamworktan]

Very practical, thanks!

[@film.academy]

Thank you:) So glad it was helpful.

[@EthanFelizzari]

Amazing video!

[@film.academy]

Glad you think so! Really appreciate the kind words:)

[@PLUGDROGER]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@film.academy]

You’re welcome! So glad the video was helpful:). Thanks for supporting my channel!

[@512ent]

For my crowdfunding video, should I produce a mini trailer?

[@film.academy]

Yes, a trailer can be very helpful. The most important thing is to show the quality of your work. Quality is better than quantity.

[@epiphanymovie9565]

Thanks for the video. So informative. If I am creating a fictional feature and trying to get a fiscal sponsorship from IFP or a place similar, will I have to share profits of the film with them? Or do they just take a straight percentage of about 7% of what is raised?

[@film.academy]

Great question. Fiscal sponsors don’t own your film or share in the profits. They support your project and provide fiscal oversight for which they take a fee from $ raised.

[@nerdtube8194]

Now i do have a question here, once i earn the budget, do I need a producer? Is there any more important information before I start a feature movie?

[@film.academy]

If you’ve raised the $ for the film, then you basically are the Producer. You can then hire a Production Manager, 1st AD, and other production people to help you do budgeting, hiring, etc.

[@dominicstclairstudios6324]

can i put a producers rep for distribution plan so say im going to a producers rep to help find a distributor

[@film.academy]

Thanks for asking such a great question. Yes, you can list a producers rep as part of your distribution plan. Try to be as specific as possible with the reps name, company info, and other films that they've repped and sold. Your goal is to show that you've done your homework and have a solid plan for distributing/ selling your film. Hope this is helpful. LMK if you have other questions or suggestions for future videos:) cheers!

[@dominicstclairstudios6324]

@@film.academy thank you i appreciate that