Documentary Fundraising 101
Learn How To Get Your Documentary Fully Funded (Even if you hate asking for money!)
Are you are completely baffled by the fundraising process?
Do you dread asking people for money?
Do documentary film grants seem out of reach?
We get it. Fundraising is a daunting prospect! But there are some specific tangible steps you can take right now to start raising funds for your film.
"I wanted to say you saved my filmmaking life. Your course is so easy and convenient to use. Thank you!"
-- Carla Sanchez/Documentary Director
Where To Find The Money -- A comprehensive overview of all the places to find money for your film. Your Treasure Hunt begins here!
Why People Donate To Documentaries - Learn these psychological triggers to boost donations and make it a win-win for you AND the donor!
How To Get The Money -- Tips, tricks and techniques for winning donations from wealthy donors, foundations and individuals.
The Fundraising Tools -- Available resources (You'll be amazed what you learn here!)
How To Create a Powerful Fundraising Trailer -- A must-have item for your fundraising tool box!
How To Create a Knock Out Elevator Pitch & Log Line -- Important for Film Festivals, Events and On-The-Spot Donations!
The Fundraising Mindset - Critical to your fundraising success. Don't underestimate this step!
by Cat Russell / Documentary Producer (Colorado, USA)
by Amber Talarico (Los Angeles, California)
by Tess Howie (N. Dakota, USA)
by Duncan Sill/Producer-Director, Invictuscope
If you understand fundraising and know where to find money for your documentary, this fundraising course is not for you.
However, if you are baffled by the fundraising process and struggle to find funding for your film, the Documentary Fundraising Course is an eye-opening resource.
Do you want to get past the hurdle of raising money so that you can get on with making your film?
Imagine putting together a documentary pitch that helps you bring in tens of thousands of dollars (or MORE). Isn't it worth at least the same amount you'd pay a production assistant for one day's work if it helps you raise an extra $5,000, $75,000 or $1-million? Your small investment has easily paid for itself!
Imagine what would happen if you had all the money you needed to make your documentary.
You could hire exactly who you needed to make your film including a writer, production crew, editor, composer and graphics specialist.
You could quit your 9-5 job and focus full time on making your film.
You could get the best quality video camera and all the filmmaking gear needed to bring your artistic vision to life.
The important message of your film can finally get out to the world, potentially changing or saving lives or impacting society.
by David Williams / Documentary Producer (USA)
by Murv Seymour/Documentary Director (Killer B3)
"The structured approach, checklists and "downloadables" are all extremely valuable. At the end of the course, you come out with, essentially, a complete marketing plan."
-- Diane Boulanger/Documentary Producer (Canton, MA)
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