Finance Your Film
Are you wondering how to get your film financed? That’s usually the next question a screenwriter asks after they finish their screenplay, and it’s a question that we answer a lot here at HUDSON PARK CINEMA.
You Wrote Your Script. Now What?
Whatever originally motivated you to write your script — whether it’s your dream of walking the red carpet and receiving awards, or that you’ve got a unique vision of the world you want to share, you want to benefit society with your message and change the world, or maybe it’s just the way you earn your living — no matter your motivation, you’re ready to get it made.
In order to get your film made, you need to get your movie financed, which means you need investors. Investors, whether they are experienced film investors or someone new to investing in films, are out there. But each and every one of them is primarily interested in receiving a significant return on their investment. (That’s why they are called “investors” and not “donors.”)
How To Get Your Movie Financed
Before investing in your film, your prospective investors are going to be asking you a lot of questions that you are going to need to answer, such as:
How much will the film cost to make?
How many people — and which people in particular — are required to make this film?
How long will it take to make the film?
Where will the film be shot?
Is it a union or non-union project?
What are the production risks for this film?
Will you be taking advantage of a Tax Credit or Rebate incentives program?
The list is far longer than this, but you get the idea. If you want to get your movie financed, these are important questions, and each one is actually made up of dozens of other critical questions and answers.