Film Financing

Returning to the scene of the crime

Are we all baby reindeer looking for the approval of those that prey on us?

Jun 4 •

Film Financing Masterclass, 2025 edition

A HopeForFilm free post to share

Apr 19 •

Do We Really Have To Set Film Budgets For "What The Market Tells Us"?

Or is the wisdom of our industry actually not wisdom at all -- but just us succumbing to the wrong incentives... again? And can you guess who suffers as…

Mar 12 •

Where Have We Failed: Staged Financing

Another look back at recommendations we've ignored

Feb 21 •

Cinema's Secret Formulas: The Differential

#9: Our sales system is need of a major repair -- and the 01.26.25 Edition of The5

Jan 26 •

Here's How You CAN Get An Independent Movie Financed Today

50 Reasons Why They Will Invest In Your Movie Now

Nov 20, 2024 •

Audience is my north star.

Transparency, power dynamics, and early stage ecosystem investment are just some of the thoughts on Karin Chien's mind.

Nov 16, 2024 •

Distribution Advocates

The Way We Finance & Budget Movies Limits Both Upside and Artistry

And it's not just that financial risk mitigation stymies creative experimentation

Nov 6, 2024 •

Why This IS The Best Time Ever To Invest In Indie Film

And The Secret Reason Why Indie Films Don't Work

Oct 28, 2024 •

How To Kill Off Private Equity Investment In Independent Film in America

(And Thus One Of The Most Vibrant Sectors Of Our Culture)

Sep 25, 2024 •

Are We A Bunch Of Idiots For Ignoring The Simple Fix That Could Save Cinema?

Please stop kicking the indie horse corpse.

May 6, 2024 •

Stop Financing Movies (Unless You Finance Marketing & Operational Improvements Too)!

How To Build The Non-Dependent Film Ecosystem, Pt 3

Apr 15, 2024 •

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