Finance YOUR Movie!

Stardom Films President & Producer Jeff Vanderpol got 4 films funded this past year (and more to come soon) while incorporating a new business model that may likely change the old Hollywood studio system forever. 

Host Scott duPont teases a brand new season and shares the one trait film fundraisers MUST have to be successful.

Host Scott wraps up season 5 with a few suggested “MUST LISTEN” episodes and advice to help you with funding if you’re not yet financed.

More fundraising advice from veteran filmmaker Brad Wilson (part 2).

Veteran filmmaker Brad Wilson shares decades of fundraising advice along with how he did his first successful equity crowdfunding campaign.

If you’re launching your fundraising efforts soon, in the middle of fundraising now, or stuck on your fundraising, these valuable tips will help you build a rapport with potential investors and improve your success of funding.

Host Scott duPont shares a way to come up with seed money through a single “development” investor before you raise any of the regular “production” money.

Sales expert and coach Andy Olen shares more valuable tips & strategies that apply to interacting with potential film investors (part 2).

Host Scott duPont interviews sales expert and coach Andy Olen who shares valuable tips & strategies that apply to interacting with potential film investors. MUST WATCH episode!

Host Scott duPont shares the four (4) important things you need to do that real estate (and other business minded) investors will respond to that will give you a better chance of getting a few of them to invest in your movie.

Writer-Director-Producer Ramos shares how he was able to get his new feature length successfully documentary funded twice! “South Beach Shark Club” is now in release.

Lightell shares why his first crowdfunding campaign worked, why one campaign did not and then who finally stepped up with $ money.

Host Scott duPont rants about bad Pitch Decks and why most fail to raise $. He also discusses what the key components are in a great Business Plan that can help your project get funded.

Listen to the great advice from these filmmakers discussing their latest movie “Follow Her” now in theaters & streaming!

A MUST listen to episode for filmmakers and investors. The future as seen by Legion M President and Co-Founder Jeff Annison.

An in depth interview with filmmaker Lee Chambers who shares advice including how he “novelizes” his screenplays which leads to investors.

An inspiring episode of a first-time filmmaker with a dream of making his first movie. Mo Jones makes a great movie, finds distribution and now gets to share it with the world.

Filmmaker Yadhu Krishnan discusses how he got started in the film business and then how he raised the funds for his latest and most exciting movie project to date: “CROSSFIRE”.

Actor-Producer Terissa Kelton shares her producing journey to most recently co-founding Rehab Entertainment now developing and producing multiple projects for Apple TV.

Crash Buist & Lauren Senechal shared how they not only raised money for their first feature, but also how they creatively produced a high quality cinematic movie critics are raving about!

Guest Michael Stein shares strategies how he broke into the movie business, successfully financed his movies and creatively attached “Name” talent with very little money.

An inspiring episode of one filmmaker’s journey overcoming major health obstacles to follow her dreams!

Scott duPont shares how he veered away from his proven blueprint used to successfully get his first films funded. He chased “Film Investors” and failed miserably. Don’t make this same mistake if you want to fast track your funding. 

Great advice from one of the top experts on how indie filmmakers can get products “cleared” and/or get free products used in the movie, and in some cases even money or sponsorship.

Two weeks after seeing Horton’s latest film “Craving” on the big screen, host Scott duPont catches up with J. “Jason” Horton to find out the secrets behind his successful career of funding so many movies.

Film finance expert and host Scott duPont breaks down how quickly you can raise your “movie money” once you get over this mental barrier and needless fear of sharing your business plan with many people.

The “no time” excuse kills many great films from ever getting made. Scott duPont shares how fundraising can be done in as little as 1 or 2 hours a day and pay attention at the end of this episode because he’s looking to possibly INVEST in YOUR movie!

Writer-producer John Pate shares how he and his producing partner raised $ for their microbudget film and also how they found the perfect distributor.

Don’t let any excuses including: being broke or bankrupt, not being connected, and/or not knowing any “rich” people stop you from getting your dream movie made!

Host Scott duPont breaks down the big mistake most filmmakers make chasing “Name” actors vs. bringing in “Name” talent at the end and explaining this method to potential investors for them to come on board with funding first.

A relatively new film investor, Menachem Woontelier gets very candid about why he is investing in movies and what he looks for in filmmakers & their projects.

As they say a “two-pronged approach is better than one!” Host Scott duPont explains in detail how he uses this strategy when reaching out to and following up with potential investors.

Don’t worry if you’re not religious, host Scott duPont explains how faith and belief are KEY to getting your film funded and references specific examples of recent funding success stories.

Filmmaker Caliber elaborates how he got his second feature “Craving” funded.

Caliber goes into detail about how he reached out to potential donors & investors and his effective tracking system that helped him get his feature “16 Bits” funded.

A must listen to episode especially for first time Director-Producers and/or anyone looking to do a faith based film!

Host Scott duPont shares examples of how to “Be yourself” and authentic when interacting with potential investors during the fundraising process. That means not hyping or over selling your project (and other common mistakes) which investors witness all too often.

After meeting Tom Brainsky at a recent Mega Success event, host Scott duPont invites Tom to candidly discuss his new interest in taking the plunge and investing in independent films

When problems and obstacles come up in film fundraising (they always do), Scott duPont shares when and how he comes up with solutions.

Host Scott duPont discusses the value of “role playing” for film producers to practice their pitch (to potential investors) before reaching out to actual investors.

Host Scott duPont explains why Mindset is so critical to maintain during the fundraising process.

The GOOD news is that it’s not all BAD news if you’re raising money for your very “first” feature. Host Scott duPont explains his strategy he used for his very first feature to successfully raise $1M.

Host Scott duPont explains the fine line between sharing your enthusiasm and excitement for your movie with potential investors vs. “Hyping” your project too much.

Producer Maggie Pamplin shares advice on she successfully reaches out to potential investors on her last project: “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL”.

Writer-Director Rick Pamplin is back to share stories on how he got two of his other indie films funded (“Michael Winslow Live” and “Hoover”) in a very short period of time.

Host Scott duPont explains the Pros (especially for a higher budgeted film – above $2M) and Cons of working with a film finance company vs. raising the money yourself.

Making quick decisions and being “Decisive” is a trait all successful film fundraisers have. Host Scott duPont breaks down why this trait is so important.

Host Scott duPont dives into the “Anything but…” syndrome many filmmakers get distracted with and shares the two important action steps needed to get investors for your project.

Most potential investors will say NO. Use these five important steps and a few of them just may change their mind or circle back to invest into one of your future projects.

Jeff Vanderpol, the founder of Stardom Chance and his UK production partner, Jonathan Willis of Posterity Films discuss the unique model of funding their first of many films!