In an effort to highlight the work being done by mission-aligned organizations and others dedicated to supporting the independent film community and artists at large during the COVID-19 pandemic, we at IFP have put together a brief list of resource pages and opportunities we’ve found particularly useful and inspiring in these uncertain times.
After a four year wait, as of May 16, 2016, crowdfunding portals can finally begin to operate and raise investment funds for film and other enterprises. For the first time, producers will be able to offer funders a share of the profits of a project, including low budget films. Until …
Are investors the front line of curation – and how do their decisions effect the zeitgeist of independent cinema? What inspires them and why do they choose to fund the work they do? Hear answers to these questions and more in this exclusive conversation with investors and financiers.
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It’s all about The Benjamins, The Bucks, and The Chedda’ in this first-ever roundtable debate about the state of hybrid funding in independent film. We’ll stay focused on tax implications for crowdfunders, soft money options for producers, and the emergence of new online equity opportunities. Our lively experts will further …
For New York and LA-based productions, many filmmakers are tapping into their own network of support, relying on their own local community. But what if you’re working in Biloxi, Raleigh-Durham, or Minneapolis? How do you create a new local network? And if you stay close to home, believe it or …
Scott Macaulay (Editor of Filmmaker Magazine), Noah Harlan, Esther Robinson, and Jan Van Hoy discuss the future economy of independent film. In this conference, industry experts discuss utlizing the left and right sides of the brain, and how they deal with a film’s creative and strategic approaches.
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Day 1: Future Forward
Case Study: Fruitvale Station
In a conversation with Fruitvale Station director and writer, Ryan Coogler, and lead actress Melanie Diaz, the director discusses what inspires his work, and what’s up next …
Video Village, Indie-Style
Not every director is suited for low-budget indie filmmaking, and that’s OK if you’re Terrence Malick or David Fincher. But chances are, you’re not…or not yet, anyway. I get a fair number of calls from biggish directors and producers who are having trouble raising money for …