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Finance YOUR Movie!
427. Sample strategies to pick up the phone and dial for dollars.
Scott duPont gives an important overview and simple strategies to help keep you making calls to potential investors and not falling into the potential trap of quitting or procrastinating like so many indie film producers do.
2022-02-21
15 min
Finance YOUR Movie!
424. Learn from the best criminals on how they keep getting investors!
Host Scott duPont does NOT endorse any criminal acts or behaviors, but shares the one trait all the successful scammers have that you also need to be successful in getting movie investors.
2022-02-07
11 min
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423. Important strategy to attract investors BEFORE updating your business plan.
Host Scott duPont shares why you should NOT update or revise your movie business plan very often. This strategy will build interest and intrigue some potential investors who will be more excited to actually invest!
2022-01-31
07 min
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422. I just witnessed two guys (IDIOTS) lose a $1.5 million investment!
Scott duPont was a witness to a live “open pitch” session and explains what went terribly wrong. He reminds film investors to always “do their research” before pitching the larger potential investors…especially those who may be investing $100K, $500K $1M or more.
2022-01-24
11 min
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421. The Important “Mindset” check before calling potential investors!
Scott duPont dives deep again into the critically important “Mindset” needed to be able to keep “going the distance” when raising funding for your film project.
2022-01-17
21 min
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420. The 4-Step “H-E-L-P” phone call to Potential investors.
Host Scott duPont shares a simple 4-Step process he calls “H-E-L-P” to quickly & easily “share” your business plan with people and a reminder that everyone is a potential investor.
2022-01-10
09 min
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417. Merry Christmas and a new film Investor today!
Host Scott duPont shares two traps filmmakers often fall into and then shares in detail how he secured a $75K investor the day before Christmas Eve.
2021-12-27
17 min
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416. Seven Ways to Kill a potential investor call
Scott duPont quickly breaks down the “7 Sins” or the 7 Ways filmmakers can kill a potential investor call if they’re not careful or aware.
2021-12-21
14 min
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414. Advantages “First time” filmmakers have when raising money from potential investors.
Host Scott duPont explains how “First time” filmmakers actually have some advantages over veteran filmmakers when they raise money for their first feature project.
2021-12-06
08 min
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412. Actor-Writer-Producer Ray Forchion shares his experience on film fundraising for narratives & documentaries. (part 1)
Host Scott duPont connects with veteran actor, turned writer-producer Ray Forchion about his “film hustle” for many of his own projects.
2021-11-29
22 min
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411. Are you fundraising now & feel overwhelmed? Remember this one simple thing.
Host Scott duPont shares a reminder to "K.I.S.S." (Keep it Simple Stupid) and to focus on the end goal of getting funded.
2021-11-22
13 min
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408. The “Perfect Storm” to Finance YOUR Movie & your “Elevator Pitch” to Investors
This is a follow up from the previous episode. Host Scott duPont shares an essential “elevator pitch” you should be sharing with all your potential investors, especially those who have never invested in a movie before.
2021-11-08
07 min
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407. “I’m not sure investors today would put money in a risky investment like a film”.
Host Scott duPont shares a direct quote from a fellow filmmaker (and many filmmakers feel this same way) about the ‘perception” that most investors are avoiding the risk of investing in any films after the pandemic year of 2020. The good news is this is absolutely FALSE!
2021-11-01
16 min
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403. Goals x Focus = Investors
Host Scott duPont reminds filmmakers the importance of having clear, compelling goals (including a film mission statement) along with laser focus which speeds up the process of getting investors for your project.
2021-10-11
16 min
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352. Sorry, I won’t raise your “Movie Money”, but here’s what I WILL do!
If have a film project you’re excited about, but don’t have it financed yet, listen this episode TODAY. Host Scott duPont explains a unique offer to help you!
2021-09-06
08 min
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351. Don’t do “Unusual” things or break your normal habits when pitching investors.
Host Scott duPont reminds filmmakers of some common sense things to do (and NOT to do) when sharing your project with potential investors.
2021-08-30
12 min
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349. Investors who do NOT want to invest in a Film? Do this 5 Step Process and some of them will!
You may run into a few potential investors who’ve already made up their minds in advance they do NOT want to invest in a film. Host Scott duPont shares his 5 Step simple process that may sway a few of them to actually invest!
2021-08-16
17 min
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348. Two options to return Money to Investors & how that actually helps you get Investors
Host Scott duPont runs through the two most common revenue splits in getting money back to investors, and how to explain each ROI model to potential investors when pitching your movie.
2021-08-09
09 min
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347. One of the best kept SECRETS to immediately “Connect” with potential Investors!
Scott duPont shares examples how the most successful people (including film fundraisers) use “Congruency” to immediately connect with potential investors. It’s an important strategy to remember before every potential investor call or meeting.
2021-08-03
23 min
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345. IMPORTANT Strategy when asking potential Investors for Money.
Scott duPont shares a valuable tip to suggest larger investment amounts without being “salesy”. This strategy will bring in a few investors at higher investment levels vs. prejudging anyone to come in at the minimum buy-in.
2021-07-19
12 min
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343. Ask this One Question to Build “Relationship” Capital, which will lead to real Capital.
Host Scott duPont shares one important question you should start asking which will (over time) build up your “Relationship Capital”. This in turn will lead to more real Capital to fund your film projects.
2021-07-12
17 min
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342. How do you get “Gen Z” Investors? Here are 10 Tips & Strategies.
The new and youngest demographic: “Generation Z” has a combined annual buying power of $300 Billion! You do NOT want to overlook these potential investors and host Scott duPont breaks down 10 Tips & Strategies for turning some of them into your next investors.
2021-07-06
30 min
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337. “Special Offer”…another idea to generate thousands of extra $
Scott duPont shares two specific examples from successful producers who made “special offers” to their potential investors and ended up collecting larger investment checks.
2021-06-07
12 min
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336. The BIG mistake made in “Minari” and the one BRILLIANT move.
Host Scott duPont compares the BIG mistake and the one BRILLIANT move in the award-winning film “Minari” to what most indie filmmakers do when fundraising for their own movie.
2021-05-31
20 min
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335. Verrin Cofield loses his Investors & funding in the pandemic, but prevails to still make his movie: “It’s on You.”
Scott duPont interviews the inspiring writer-actor-producer Verrin Cofield who loses $170K in funding for his indie film when the pandemic hit, but prevails despite all odds to still make the movie happen!
2021-05-24
19 min
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334. A Million $ Idea. Another unique way to raise your Movie Money!
You won’t want to miss this episode! Host Scott duPont shares a unique and timely strategy many audience members may choose to implement to help raise their "Movie Money".
2021-05-17
09 min
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330. Five (5) Traits Successful Movie Fundraisers have.
After studying hundreds of filmmakers and interviewing many of them (the ones who consistent & successfully raise movie money), Scott duPont identifies the five (5) traits they all have in common.
2021-04-26
14 min
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329. The two “Scariest” checks you collect from Investors (the first and the last).
Scott duPont discusses in detail how to understand and leverage the first production investment check, and the last check, which allows you to break escrow and commence filming!
2021-04-26
07 min
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328. The Correct Way to speak with Investors about Incentives
Host Scott duPont shares detailed tips and unique ways how to speak to potential investors about incentives that may help them be more likely to invest with you and your project.
2021-04-19
09 min
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327. Kujaatele “KOOGE” Kweli shares advice on networking, secrets on successfully getting grant $ and how to get big bucks from the middle east!
Scott duPont interviews “Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL” cast member “KOOGE” Kweli who is an expert on movie fundraising, especially when it comes to getting grant money.
2021-04-19
29 min
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326. How a successful Film Fundraiser struck out!
Even veteran producers (who have raised money for past projects) fall victim to funding strike outs if they get complacent or don’t do the right things. Host Scott duPont points out the two (2) big mistakes one producer made which led to him NOT getting his documentary film funded.
2021-04-12
17 min
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325. One Question ALL potential Investors want answered, even if they don’t ask!
Even if some of your potential investors don’t ask this question, they want to know the answer. Host Scott duPont address this subliminal question head on with 3 specific examples which ALL worked to obtain funding.
2021-04-05
10 min
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324. World’s Expert on How to “Talk to Strangers”, meet more people & build your Investor network!
Host Scott duPont interviews Robbie Stokes, Jr. (President & Founder of the “I Talk to Strangers” foundation) who is also finishing up his “I Talk to Strangers” feature length documentary film.
2021-03-29
25 min
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318. Doing “pre-production” prior to an investor call yields a producer a $25K check!
Host Scott duPont shares a story about a fellow film producer who always plans ahead prior to his investors calls and this time it paid off with a $25K investment!
2021-03-01
06 min
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316. The # 1 Rule they Teach in Film School is FALSE!
Scott duPont lays out 4 specific reasons why this 1 Rule about raising Movie Money (widely taught in film schools and in Hollywood) is not only false, but can actually STOP you from bringing on board investors.
2021-02-08
13 min
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315. Gone Through Your Investor List? Call ________ for more Movie Money!
Host Scott duPont reveals a secret to additional movie money most indie filmmakers never consider. This abundant source of movie money is especially useful if you’ve gone through your entire investor list, and still need more $.
2021-02-08
09 min
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313. The “Impulse Window”
Scott duPont explains what the “Impulse Window” is when dealing with potential investors and shares the secret to opening it back up (once it’s closed).
2021-01-25
09 min
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312. Your Struggles are just like My Struggles
No matter how many projects you’ve successfully raised money for, there are always challenges. Host Scott duPont shares advice how to look for the “small Victories” to keep pushing forward every day to achieve your funding goals.
2021-01-25
06 min
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309. The One Habit I do every Year / “Spring Cleaning” on Social Media, Websites, etc.
Host Scott duPont reminds filmmakers to check and update all of their social media pages, websites, etc. at least once a year before any potential investors do online research before investing.
2021-01-11
06 min
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308. Your Film Funding GOALS for the New Year: Tips, Strategies & Hacks
Scott duPont explains the importance of creating specific, written Goals when it comes to film fundraising and shares a few tips, strategies & hacks to help you stay focused to raise your Movie Money.
2021-01-11
22 min
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307. Don’t Lose Investors the way many Filmmakers Do. “Downsell” when Necessary!
Host Scott duPont shares a story & a valuable lesson of “Downselling” to avoid losing potential investors and also help attract long term clients who may invest in multiple projects with you over time.
2021-01-04
07 min
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305. A Simple, Genius Strategy for having two (2) Sources of Money for your Movie!
Host Scott duPont learns from a fellow film producer a simple yet, genius strategy of bringing in two (2) different sources of money (investments & donations) at the same time to fund your project more quickly!
2020-12-28
17 min
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303. Back to Basics… The 3 Things Investors Want!
From the book “Attracting Investors” Host Scott duPont shares and reminds filmmakers of the three (3) most important things investors are always looking for.
2020-12-24
10 min
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301. Be Careful about “Talking to Strangers”
Host Scott duPont issues a warning to all U.S. filmmakers and then clarifies the reasons to NOT talk to or pitch “Strangers” before you share your project with all your contacts (people who you already know and have relationships with) first.
2020-12-21
10 min
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252. How to get a Date with Your Ideal Investor? A Success Lesson Chris showed me in College
Host Scott duPont shares a valuable success lesson about “mindset” and “perseverance” he learned from a college friend who had more success than he could dream of his freshman year. That life-long lesson directly applies to raising movie money.
2020-11-23
14 min
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246. Need a Bridge Loan or Instant Cash?
Host Scott duPont shares a few simple strategies to get fast cash, either in terms of an investment or a bridge loan to make your project a reality.
2020-11-03
12 min
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245. Seven (7) Reasons Why You’re Stuck in a Fundraising Rut
Are you running into roadblocks in getting investors? Is your team having problems raising the money and seem to be in a rut? Host Scott duPont spells out the 7 most common Reasons why and how to address them!
2020-10-26
11 min
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244. Valensky Sylvain’s successful journey of alternating between Shorts & Features and sharing advice he’s learned along the way.
Host Scott duPont interviews prolific actor-producer Valensky Sylvain who shares practical advice on how he has sustained a successful career putting together and financing films for almost 2 decades.
2020-10-26
21 min
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242. SPECIFIC Words to GRAB the Attention of Potential Investors
Host Scott duPont shares specific language and words that most potential investors appreciate and will help build rapport, trust and attract more of them to actually invest in your project!
2020-10-26
16 min
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240. Beth Rosen shares Secrets & Advice how she packaged & produced dozens of movies & TV shows over the last 10 years (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont interviews writer-director-producer Beth Rosen who shares her story and practical advice on how she packaged and produced dozens of movies & TV shows the last 10 years.
2020-10-19
17 min
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239. My RANT for the Day… INSANITY!
Host Scott duPont vents his frustration about a producer he’s coaching who is NOT listening to any advice and has been striking out with every single potential investor he solicits. Learn from mistakes or choose to be Insane!
2020-10-12
08 min
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238. Just ASK!
Unlike raising money through crowdfunding campaigns where e-mails, texts & DMs can work, Scott duPont stresses the importance of ASKING for Movie Money as well as sometimes doing a “Secondary ASK” when potential investors say No.
2020-10-12
08 min
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237. The # 1 KEY to Successful Fundraising!
Host Scott duPont shares the # 1 KEY to successful fundraising. He explains and contrasts the FEARS that hold back filmmakers who struggle or fail to raise money vs. successful filmmakers who do get their Movie Money!
2020-10-12
13 min
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235. Never Overlook the Most Obvious Investor!
Host Scott duPont shares two stories as a reminder that the most obvious person to ASK to invest is often times right in front of you.
2020-10-06
15 min
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233. Jack Cook: His Journey from Cincinnati to Hollywood & Making his own Movies! (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont interviews Director-Actor-Producer Jack Cook on how he took control of his own destiny and from small town, USA made it to Hollywood.
2020-10-06
22 min
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232. That BASTARD did What to My Investors?!
Host Scott duPont warns all filmmakers about outsiders who may try and sabotage your film project by undermining your current investors! duPont also shares the R.A.P.P. strategy that in most cases can prevent or remedy any problem and allow you to keep the investor’s money.
2020-09-28
14 min
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231. Two REASONS Producers don’t want to Pitch their Friends & Family!
Host Scott duPont has an epiphany about why so many filmmakers don’t reach out to friends, family or people they know well to invest in their own films and how it costs them in the end.
2020-09-28
11 min
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229. After Seven (7) Years, I Got to Pitch One of the Richest Men in the World!
Host Scott duPont spent 7 years chasing down a billionaire to pitch him a movie and it didn’t work out as planned.
2020-09-28
13 min
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226. How a Waiter Scored $50K for his First Film!
Host Scott duPont shares the story of a waiter who scored $50K and a few other REAL stories of people who were not shy in “ASKING” for Money and got it!
2020-09-14
13 min
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222. How to “Read” Potential Investors You Meet With (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont shares tips & valuable strategies on how to “Read” body language, look for non-verbal cues and identify subconscious messaging to help you understand your potential investor(s) during meetings.
2020-09-14
15 min
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219. Telling little “White Lies” or Breaking a Few Rules!
Host Scott duPont shares specific examples of some rule breakers and liars in Hollywood (all ethical) which helped them advance their careers. He also shares a few personal stories in his journey.
2020-09-04
17 min
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216. The KEY Difference Between Skeptical and Optimistic Filmmakers
Skeptics are quite often right and are more accurate, but in terms of filmmaking and especially raising Movie Money, Optimists are usually the winners. Scott duPont shares some a valuable “proof of concept” that will help you become one of the Optimistic Believers!
2020-09-04
20 min
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215. Tell Your Investors the DVD & Blu-Ray Markets are NOT Dead!
Host Scott duPont reminds filmmakers that there are still some disc revenues out there for indie narratives and documentary films and it’s your job to share that info with potential investors.
2020-09-04
08 min
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214. Try this simple Hack if you can’t Reach Potential Investors on the Phone… It Works!
Host Scott duPont shares an easy, simple Hack (he’s successfully used) to get his message to potential investors who weren’t easy to reach by phone!
2020-08-31
07 min
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211. The ONE Reason Why 7% of Indie Filmmakers Get Their $ while other 93% Fail
It might not be easy, but host Scott duPont believes this ONE thing is the KEY that separates the 7% of all indie feature filmmakers who get their movie money from the 93% who don’t!
2020-08-25
07 min
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209. Buy Chocolate Ice Cream for Your Potential Investor? Really??
Host Scott duPont shares several stories on how to identify foods, places or things that make potential investors happy, comfortable and excited which often times sets the perfect stage for them invest in your movie!
2020-08-14
09 min
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208. How Emmy Award winner Ron Palmer Funded his WebSeries & a Spec Commercial (Part 2)
Scott duPont finishes the interview with Ron L. Palmer on how he funded his first web series, a Spec Super Bowl commercial and also talks about his upcoming project.
2020-08-14
08 min
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207. How Emmy Award winner Ron Palmer Funded his WebSeries & a Spec Commercial (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont interviews Ron L. Palmer on how he funded his first web series and even a Spec Super Bowl commercial!
2020-08-14
24 min
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206. BIG Mistake People Make with Investors and Exec. Producers
Host Scott duPont shares advice all the time about NOT pre-judging potential investors and also warns filmmakers to NOT making the mistake of “guessing” who is a minimum $ investor and who ends up investing much more to be an Executive Producer.
2020-08-10
08 min
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205. Give Your Friends $300 and One of them Might Invest One Day!
Scott duPont shares his daily habit of “providing value” to all the people in his network, which over time has opened up many doors to film investors.
2020-08-07
08 min
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204. As You Raise $, LISTEN to What Your Investors Tell you!
Host Scott duPont reminds filmmakers (who are actually raising money) that you need to prioritize the fundraising while asking for and listening to feedback early potential investors give you on your initial business plan and your first pitches.
2020-08-07
09 min
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202. Natalie Metzger Reveals Several Funding Secrets You Won’t Want to Miss! (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont interviews producer Natalie Metzger who reveals some fascinating methods how she has funded documentaries and narrative films including how she & her team funded their most recent film (with $350K) in 12 days!
2020-08-07
17 min
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201. The Best CLOSE Ever to Get Your Movie Money
Host Scott duPont kicks off Season 2 with a powerful CLOSING tool that will often help “ethically” close potential investors who are considering investing or just sitting on the fence.
2020-08-07
11 min
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50. Two Tools to Get Investors on Board Faster!
Host Scott duPont shares this critical strategy and two tools that successful film fundraisers use to get investors on board much faster…”Urgency” & “Scarcity”!
2020-07-22
16 min
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46. The “3 Cs” to Help you Get the “4th C”, which are Checks from Investors!
Host Scott duPont quickly breaks down the “3 Cs” that can help facilitate getting checks from Investors.
2020-07-11
08 min
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44. Three Things to do When the Shit Hits the Fan!
Scott duPont shares powerful advice for facing problems or obstacles when fundraising for your movie.
2020-07-06
13 min
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41. Ten Tips for Your In-Person “Pitch” (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont shares the TOP 10 Tips (what to do & what NOT to do) for Your In-Person “Pitch” to Potential Investors (Tips # 1 - 5).
2020-07-06
14 min
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39. Actor-Producer Hans Hernke reveals secret strategies for finding movie money! (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont interviews his friend (Actor-Producer Hans Hernke) who for the very first time reveals his secret strategies for successfully finding movie money!
2020-07-06
15 min
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38. How Long Does it Take to Raise the Money for Your Movie?
Host Scott duPont shares what his “targeted” timeframe is for funding his movies and the time it has taken other producers as well.
2020-07-01
11 min
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37. The BEST “TOOL” to Help Get Your Next Investor
Host Scott duPont for the first time shares with an audience his powerful “Money Accelerator Tool” (MAT) which helps accelerate the film financing process!
2020-07-01
09 min
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35. More Strategies on Social Media to Attract Investors
Host Scott duPont shares some more proven strategies to build relationships and rapport with hundreds of potential investors on social media.
2020-06-30
17 min
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34. Valuable Tips for Subliminally “Attracting” Investors
Host Scott duPont shares some valuable tips on how to subliminally make film investors more “Attracted” to you. These strategies are so simple, even a 14 year old can employ them and get results!
2020-06-30
07 min
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33. Pros & Cons of Raising Money for Your FIRST Feature
There are some challenges to raising money for your very FIRST feature project, but there also some advantages. Host Scott duPont explains along with some valuable advice.
2020-06-30
07 min
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31. Repetition is the "Mother of Skill"
The practice of “repetition” is not always fun, sexy or exciting and often not popular, but Scott duPont shares why it is so powerful and important in the process of raising movie money.
2020-06-17
06 min
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30. Fifty Reasons Why People Want to Invest in Your Movie
Host Scott duPont shares a powerful tool that he has successfully used to raise money for his last four (4) film projects. This is an episode you won’t want to skip!
2020-06-17
11 min
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28. Click and Listen NOW or You Could Lose a Potential Investor!
Scott duPont shares the critically important strategy of using “Click Bait” to quickly grab the attention of potential investors while avoiding the mistake most first-time filmmakers make, which could LOSE a potential 6 or 7 figure potential investor!
2020-06-16
11 min
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27. What do Pancakes Have to do with Financing Movies?
Host Scott duPont recounts a valuable lesson trying to make pancakes (and trying to raise movie money) when not following a few simple steps that have been proven to work.
2020-06-16
14 min
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25. Charles Everitt - Serial Movie Investor (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont has an informal chat with serial movie investor Charles Everitt who has invested in about ½ dozen independent films with different filmmakers.
2020-06-16
19 min
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24. Daily “ENERGY” Hacks Before You Call Potential Investors
Host Scott duPont shares his routine and TOP 10 “ENERGY” Hacks he does every morning before he begins a long day of calling potential investors.
2020-06-04
18 min
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21. Some Investors Like Writing Big Checks vs. Small Ones
Host Scott duPont addresses from the potential investor’s perspective why in some cases, they prefer looking at a bigger budgeted film and writing a larger check vs. writing a smaller check for a lower budgeted project.
2020-06-04
07 min
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19. STOP Before It’s Too Late!
Host Scott duPont cautions all filmmakers to make sure they have their business plan, pitch deck, etc. as good as they can possibly be BEFORE approaching investors and shares real world mistakes that hindered other indie producers from getting their projects funded.
2020-05-26
15 min
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11. Your Project’s Legal & Point Structure
Host Scott duPont gives an overview for 1st time filmmakers on typical indie film business structures as well as profit participation (“point” structure) models.
2020-05-15
24 min
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14. Should I Play Frisbee or Call Potential Investors?
Host Scott duPont shares a true story and the dilemma he faced while trying to raise money for his first feature film.
2020-05-15
11 min
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6. Rick Pamplin - Start with a Great Script (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont interviews award winning writer-director Rick Pamplin who explains why a great script is the foundation to raising money.
2020-05-11
17 min
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8. Identify the Market for Your Project (Part 1)
Host Scott duPont reveals how he reverse engineers his projects and identifies the specific audience and market for the film and then shares that info with potential investors.
2020-05-11
11 min
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5. Importance of a Mission Statement
Host Scott duPont gives specific examples of his movie mission statements and how they help build a solid team and event attract investors.
2020-05-06
15 min
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4. The Reason WHY?
Host Scott duPont shares his “WHY?” s and the importance of you determining the reason WHY you are making your project before you start fund raising.
2020-05-05
15 min
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3. Mentors & Coaches
Scott duPont discusses how movie mentors and film funding coaches can save years of time by sharing what works and what doesn’t. Examples of what can save many years and eliminated frustration.
2020-05-05
13 min
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2. Successfully Raising Movie Money During a Crisis!
Host Scott duPont shares specific examples amid the uncertainty and panic of the Covid-19 virus how a few filmmakers successfully raised money and how they did it!
2020-05-05
12 min
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1. Why this Podcast? / Who Should NOT Listen to This?
Host Scott duPont explains the motivation of why he created this podcast after seeing filmmakers struggle to raise money for their projects. He also explains which filmmakers will benefit from listening and which filmmakers should NOT listen to this podcast.
2020-05-05
12 min