Tag: Pre-Sales
Understand how pre-sales financing helps indie filmmakers secure distribution before production.
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Great Early Film Promotion: Our 5-Step Playbook
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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How Indie Films Leverage Debt Financing (And When It’s a Bad Idea)
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
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The Power Move Behind Pre-Production Film Rights Acquisition
Buying the rights to a film before it’s made might seem risky, especially in an industry where even finished films struggle to break even. But for a certain class of investor—particularly those with an eye on IP, market timing, and distribution leverage—pre-production rights can be a strategic asset. These early deals aren’t always about faith
