Tag: Risk Management
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Guerrilla Filmmaking and When to Ask for Permission vs. Forgiveness
Guerrilla filmmaking (the “run-and-gun” approach) thrives on improvisation, resourcefulness, and often bending the rules to capture raw, authentic moments. But it walks a fine line between creative freedom and legal trouble. When should you skip permits and hope for forgiveness? When does it make more sense to play by the book? Let’s explore how indie
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Red Flags That Make Film Investors Walk Away
Investors don’t just back stories, they back systems. And when evaluating early-stage indie film projects, they’re looking for red flags that signal risk, inexperience, or a lack of strategic planning. A brilliant screenplay can still get passed over if the business plan is fuzzy, the team is disorganized, or the financial model smells like wishful
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Why Production Insurance Matters
Production insurance isn’t glamorous. It won’t help you get into Sundance, and it definitely won’t make your cinematography look better. But without it, your film can collapse faster than a tripod with a missing leg. At its core, production insurance protects your project—financially and legally—against the unpredictable chaos of filmmaking. Whether it’s a broken camera,
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Completion Bonds: The Film Investor’s Best Insurance Policy
In film investing, risk is a given. Delays, budget overruns, creative disputes, and production disasters have sunk more than a few promising projects. But one tool exists to help insulate investors from these pitfalls—and many new financiers have never even heard of it. It’s called a completion bond. And for savvy investors, it’s not just
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Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Profits in Film Investment
Investing in film carries a unique mix of high risk and high reward. While some films become massive box office hits or streaming sensations, others struggle to recoup their budgets. For investors, the key to mitigating risk and maximizing returns lies in diversification, spreading investments across different types of projects, distribution models, and funding structures.
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7 Red Flags of a Bad Film Investment Deal
Investing in films can be both exciting and lucrative, but it also carries significant risk. While many films offer strong return potential, others are structured in ways that almost guarantee financial losses for investors. Knowing how to spot a bad deal is essential for protecting your money and making informed investment decisions. From inflated budgets
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How to Profit from Indie Films Without Taking Unnecessary Risks
Investing in indie films can be both financially rewarding and creatively fulfilling, but it carries significant risks. Unlike traditional investments, where historical data and market trends can offer some level of predictability, film investments are inherently speculative. Box office performance, distribution deals, and audience reception all play a role in determining financial success. That being
