Filmmaking is art, funding is war.
We help filmmakers win.
Garvescope is redefining how independent films get funded, marketed, and distributed. We equip filmmakers with data-driven insights, business tools, and industry connections, transforming passion projects into sustainable careers.
Commission filmmakers lose on crowdfunded money.
Commission filmmakers pay to a distributor when their films are streamed.
Spent by streaming platforms on content acquisition every year.
Business tools the average filmmaker pays for, from script to screen.
Our Mission
We believe filmmakers should focus on storytelling, not spreadsheets. Garvescope removes barriers to funding, optimizes audience growth, and streamlines distribution, so you can stop begging and start thriving.
We can help you.
Why Garvescope?
The film industry is broken for indie filmmakers:
- Funding is an uphill battle.
- Distributors and streamers gatekeep opportunities.
- Marketing is an afterthought, not a strategy.
Garvescope changes that. We handle your film’s business, so you can focus on more important thing.
Find Funding
Tap into crowdfunding, film grants, and investor connections with tools designed for indie filmmakers.
Grow Your Audience
Leverage expert insights to reach the right audience before, during, and after you start filming.
Distribute Smarter
Gain access to smarter distribution, licensing, and sales opportunities with the most effective buyers.
Add your film to Garvescope’s film marketplace and get instant access to a global network of film investors, sponsors, and buyers.
Garvescope also offers world-class, personalized business and marketing services for filmmakers and indie film and TV projects. Learn more
Stories
High-quality, well-researched insights on the business of independent filmmaking—covering funding, marketing, distribution, and industry trends. We break down complex topics with data-driven analysis and actionable strategies to help you succeed.
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Film promotion strategy should be one of the first things you spend time on after conceptualizing your idea. If you wait for picture lock to start marketing, you’re already behind. Independent films don’t get a magic publicity push on release day; they earn attention slowly, from the moment an idea leaves your notes app. Start
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If you’re a filmmaker preparing to submit your film for distribution, whether through a self-distribution platform like Filmhub or via direct deals with buyers, your job isn’t done when the final cut is locked. In fact, some of the most important work begins after the credits roll. Distributors, aggregators, and marketplaces expect more than just
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Debt financing (borrowing to fund your film) can be a strategic layer in your financing mix. It preserves ownership and avoids equity dilution, but carries serious risk if revenue projections don’t pan out. Let’s explore the debt tools indie filmmakers use, and the red flags to watch. Common Debt Structures in Indie Film Negative-pickup loans
