Film Funding Blog

Here’s a blog post that suggests a few different options for financing films at least partially through internet sites: http://cinematech.blogspot.com/2008/04/internet-film-financing-evaluating.html

Here’s a short description of the three sites mentioned:

IndieGoGo : Free, but they take a cut once the target goal is reached.

ArtistShare : So far mainly used by musicians, but at least one filmmaker has used it. Set-up fee and monthly fee.

IndieMaverick : Offers investors a profit if the film does well. The filmmakers also must agree to agree to split any profits with IndieMaverick investors, 30/70.

All the sites are in the preliminary  stages of development and are open to all filmmakers.  Please post comments if you have direct experience with any of these sites.

Written by Lena McCauley, Wellesley College student