We came across this really detailed article about how two successful brothers have raised money for over 4 film productions. There is so much to learn from here.
- Donovan and his twin brother, Adam, founders of Brothers' Ink, live far outside of either LA or NY and did not have previous movie experience
- Yet, they have produced several feature films ranging in budgets from $350K -$8M
- Donovan has taken the time to write out step by step how they did it. (Thank you!!!!!!)
If you want to learn how a short script became a short movie (with no words!) with a HUGE built in following and social media proof (over 47k reactions and over 5k comments), check it out. The market is highly targeted and built in - along with specific release dates geared towards this market. THIS is how you approach film making as a business, while still keeping all your creative control.
You'll see how that short lured super famous Hollywood actors to almost beg to be in the film, while also taking the time to put together a Pitch Video for investors to see. It makes the potential investment soooo real! I mean, who doesn't want to see Dick Van Dyke do this project @ 94 years old??????? Talk about passion.
The pitch is a not a mini movie - which can backfire on you if the production value is sub par and you're asking investors to "imagine" it being better - it's a heartfelt pitch.
You'll also want to note how they are using a Movie Prospectus (and yes, YOU can
download this EXACT prospectus for yourself - you're welcome), a look book, script coverage and the other tools in their arsenal.
Have a read:
Building an Independent Film Package and let us know what YOU think! Did you get any ideas from it? Were you inspired? How will you use these ideas to move your film forward?
