The Art of Film Funding: Alternative Financing Concepts [Paperback]

Carole Lee Dean (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2007

This book is your reference guide for creating the perfect pitch, inspiring your winning application, finding and connecting with funding organizations, making a successful "ask," and landing the money to make your film.

Product Details

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932907319
• ISBN-13: 978-1932907315
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #62 in Books > Business & Investing > Industries & Professions > Performing Arts

More About the Author

Thirty years ago Carole Dean took a $20 bill and turned it into a $50 million a year industry when she created the "short end" film industry in Hollywood which she ran for 33 years. Carole produced over 100 television programs, including the popular cable programs, HealthStyles and Filmmakers.

She created the Roy W. Dean Grants in honor of her late father. To date Carole's grant and mentorship programs have provided filmmakers with millions of dollars in goods and services and have played an instrumental role in establishing the careers of some of the industry's most promising filmmakers.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Useful for documentary filmmakers but..., January 1, 2010

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I bought this book eager to learn some of the "alternative" financing concepts based on the glowing reviews. I'm about to mount a low budget feature, and I thought the book might provide good info on investment schemes and methods of raising money and other non-monetary support for a fictional project. However, this book is aimed at the non-profit and/or documentary filmmaker with only cursory references to fictional feature (or short) projects. I really learned nothing new from this title and I feel the description here is misleading. I suggest those of you looking for insight on funding for-profit films look elsewhere. If you are wanting to shoot a documentary then this book could be very helpful. My two cents worth.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Film Funding Alternative FInancing Concepts, February 16, 2009

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John A. Capobianco "John A. Capobianco" (Planet Earth) - See all my reviews
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I have been banging into Hollywood's door for many years, trying to find the key to get in. I realized that of all the aspects of film production there are only two that carry the most weight in the show business arena. Financing and distribution are what makes it all happen. Without those two, nothing else is that important. Even the great script can never be made without financing and distribution. I have studied and went to every workshop and class on film making. The joy came when I saw Carol Dean's book, "The Art of Film Funding" Alternative Financing Concepts. I knew this was a book that I had to have. There are topics such as "Loading the Bases", and chapter's 7 thru 14 were with other authors and some attorneys giving their expertise in chapters such as, "Building the Foundation for Fundraising Trailers", and "Product Placement and Branding" etc. This book by Carol Dean has jump started my desire to keep pursuing my dream of making my own film. We try in this world of ours to find some kind of success and peace of mind: I have found peace of mind in this book, now I am pursuing realistic goals, success. I have no doubt this book will help in my dreams and success. Thank you, Miss Dean........

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best resource for film funding, August 9, 2009

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Celeste Thoms "Moviemaker330" (Rochester,NY) - See all my reviews
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There are some book out that never give what they promise, and there are some that give you more that what you expected to get. This book is definitely the latter. This book has so much information. It is often times hard to know where to start and this book gives you the tools to find money for your film. What I liked a lot were the two website databases to find grant money. The appendix has a list of funders, databases, organizations, and more. It doesn't just show you how to write proposals to get money, but a starting place in who to send your proposals to and how to get their attention. This book is worth the money and time. I would also recommend Bankroll by Tom Malloy. These two books will give you the tools to start funding a film today.