You start by being able to answer at least these eight questions.

1) What format is it being shot on?
2) What is the budget?
3) What's the intended market and what is your distribution plan?
4) What ROI are you offering?
5) What funding do you have in place already?
6) What names are involved in the project?
7) Is there anyone involved in the project who has successfully taken a film to market and produced a profit for investors?
8) What existing feature credits does your primary team have -- ie writer/director/producer.

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whats "ROI?" Also, What do I do after that? Are there any government grants etc. I can apply for??

ROI = Return on Investment.

google is your friend.

RJSchwarz
San Diego, CA

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Originally posted by airwalk331
Also, What do I do after that?

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Are you asking what to do after all those questions are
answered? You put together your business plan, file
your offering with the SEC and approach investors.

If you are looking for government grants then you need
even more information. Each grant offered is different
and has it's own restrictions and requirements. You
will start by finding out what grants are offered and if
you meet any of the qualifications. Applying is much harder
than seeking investors, the process very complicated and
the competition is astounding.

Raise money, write a business plan, do your own financial projections. FilmProposals.com provides:

1) Business Plan Manual,
2) Financial Calculation Template, and
3) Business Plan Template

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Focus on cultivating relationships with rich and successful people. (Google the term Accredited Investor). Once you have the relationships, getting investment dollars will be easier. When the time comes, one of these folks may consider mentoring you through the process. To them, a film is just another venture, abet, a very risky one. As a matter of policy, you should never go into a deal without legal representation and protection. You could set yourself and your investors up for liability. If you don't have a lawyer, consider getting one. If you can't afford representation, several states offer lawyers for the arts. Check with your state film office to see if someone knows someone who knows someone.

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What I've heard (but not yet put into practice), is that you should talk to dentists for funding. Apparently they have a reputation for having boring jobs, and thus filmmaking sounds exciting to them, and thus they will want to have a part in your project (funding, producing...). Another thing is to maybe show your investors the "glamor" of filmmaking. See if you can have cast and crew meeting at your local theater, have your actors run some scenes for potential investors, it will make them feel like they in the industry, making movies, and being important.

(I got this information from people I've talked to, I haven;t had to raise funding yet, but I will soon. I'll probably try this).

While the "glamor" of filmmaking is no doubt intriguing, it is insignificant when it comes to an investor making a decision. Follow certified instigator's guidelines, and perform your due diligence before approaching an investor. Far and away the most important aspect to them is the projected return on investment, and how you got to that number. The experienced ones realize that it is a prediction - projections should be high enough to keep them interested, and low enough to be realistic.

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