The Art of Film Funding
Arts & Culture Podcasts
The Art of Film Funding Podcast is to educate and inform filmmakers. Author/Grantor Carole Dean interviews top professionals from the film industry for up-to-date information on film funding, production, marketing, and hybrid distribution. You will learn how to crowdfund, make an ask for funding, save money on your budgets, hear top attorneys discuss new US and state tax funding and stay abreast of current trends in the industry. Carole is President and Founder of From the Heart Productions, the non-profit dedicated to providing independent filmmakers the information and help they need to get their films funded. Carole started and runs the three yearly Roy Dean Film Grants giving $25,000.00 each in cash and goods and services. She is author of The Art of Film Funding, Alternative Financing Concepts, second edition.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
The Art of Film Funding Podcast is to educate and inform filmmakers. Author/Grantor Carole Dean interviews top professionals from the film industry for up-to-date information on film funding, production, marketing, and hybrid distribution. You will learn how to crowdfund, make an ask for funding, save money on your budgets, hear top attorneys discuss new US and state tax funding and stay abreast of current trends in the industry. Carole is President and Founder of From the Heart Productions, the non-profit dedicated to providing independent filmmakers the information and help they need to get their films funded. Carole started and runs the three yearly Roy Dean Film Grants giving $25,000.00 each in cash and goods and services. She is author of The Art of Film Funding, Alternative Financing Concepts, second edition.
Language:
English
Episodes
Brendan Bubion discusses how to make impactful short documentaries
5/8/2023
Filmmaker Brendan Bubion, a Digital Video producer at KCET, has a passion for telling stories in local communities that often go untold or unseen. He discusses how to make impactful short documentaries, citing his own films, “Growing Up Behind Barbed Wire,” about the experience of two Japanese-American girls who were forced to live in incarceration camps during WWII and “Con Su Pluma en Su Mano,” about the life and work of LA Times journalist Gustavo Arellano.
Duration:00:47:00
The Redford Center, programs, and benefits for filmmakers with Heather Fipps
5/3/2023
The Redford Center, programs, and benefits for filmmakers with Heather Fipps. Heather Fipps shares criteria for support. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:57:00
Marketing & Media Strategies for Indie films with CM Conway
4/26/2023
Join us and learn marketing and media strategies for Indie films, plus dynamic publicity ideas from C.M. Conway. C.M. Conway, filmmaker of "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" now available on Prime Video and FunnyFailureFilm.com. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:01:01:00
How to interview for a successful funding trailer with filmmaker Michael Torres
3/1/2023
How to interview for a successful funding trailer with film editor/director/producer Michael Torres. For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:52:00
Frank Stiefel discusses how to make an Oscar-winning documentary short film
1/25/2023
Join Frank Stiefel & learn how he created his Oscar-winning documentary, Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405.
Duration:00:56:00
Learn how to enhance your film with beautiful aerial footage from drones
1/11/2023
Drones can provide you with beautiful aerial footage. Tyler Chase says: enhance the production quality of any indie movie or music video. Learn how to enhance your film with beautiful aerial footage from drones. To learn more about Tyler and her work visit https://www.lorage.com/suas-drone-imagery/ If you would like to learn more about From the Heart Productions or Carole Dean please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:39:07
How Christine Fugate’s new documentary humanizes a rare genetic condition
12/7/2022
How Christine Fugate’s documentary about an Asian American homecoming queen and her friends, all born with genetic conditions, struggle to fulfill their dreams in a world that refuses to accept them for who they are. Directed and filmed by a crew of filmmakers with disabilities and those who identify as LBGTQ+ and BIPOC, "Queen Moorea" inspires us to embrace life's challenges.
Duration:00:20:51
First time filmmaker Lisa Hall shares how to successfully create & fund your doc
11/30/2022
How faith helped Lisa to fast track her documentary. LiFor more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com
Duration:00:41:37
Why is Matt Way building a studio for shooting 35mm features and animation?
11/16/2022
Tune-in to learn why Matt Way is building a studio for shooting 35mm features and animation. For more info he can be contacted at 424-220-0224. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:54:20
How Joe Castel created an award-winning Latinx LBGTQIA+ documentary
11/2/2022
Joe Castel, a producer, screenwriter, and playwright whose work has explored Latino and LGBTQIA+ history and identity for over 20 years. He directed and produced the documentary Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of Jose Sarria, which was supported with a grant from From The Heart Productions.
Duration:00:44:00
Screenwriter Chris Riley Shares How Defining Moments Build Characters
10/24/2022
Join us for a powerful show with successful screenwriters Chris Riley as they share how defining moments build characters for your screenplay. thisdefiningmoment.com To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:54:00
Join Filmmaker Caroline Cory for her Groundbreaking film on UFOs/UAPs
10/19/2022
Join filmmaker Caroline Cory as she talks about her groundbreaking UFO/UAP film "A Tear In the Sky." Michio Kaku said about her film "It’s About Time for this film." And indeed, it's time has come! https://www.atearinthesky.com/. For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:54:00
Amy Scott & Brian Morrow explain how a strong pitch can lead to streaming deals
10/5/2022
Director Amy Scott and Producer Brian Morrow discuss their biographical documentaries, Sheryl and HAL, about musician Sheryl Crow and film director Hal Ashby. Sherly premiered at SXSW and HAL premiered at Sundance.
Duration:00:43:21
Ben Proudfoot discusses his Oscar-winning film, The Queen of Basketball
9/21/2022
Join Ben Proudfoot and learn how he created his Oscar-winning documentary, The Queen of Basketball.
Duration:00:35:17
Join Beth Dolan Prod/Dir of Stranger at Home to Learn About PBS Distribution
9/14/2022
Beth Dolan Prod/Dir of Stranger at Home shares how to get a PBS distribution, please join us for tips on PBS and on demand screening information. For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com
Duration:00:48:13
How Using Largo.ai Program Can Increase Your Film Funding Opportunities
8/31/2022
Learn how to use AI to fund your film. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com
Duration:00:38:02
William M. Akers, Author of Your Screenplay Sucks! 100 Ways To Make It Great
8/24/2022
William M. Akers joins us, he's the author of Your Screenplay Sucks! 100 Ways To Make It Great. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:42:59
Film.io putting your film on blockchain, into the hands of creators/ fans
8/10/2022
Introducing Film.io, putting your film on blockchain, and into the hands of creators/ fans. Join us as Ian LeWinter shares the benefits. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:44:17
Successful documentary self distribution shared by Robyn Symon
8/3/2022
Join Robyn Symon who raised over $200K on Kickstarter for her documentary.
Duration:00:52:33
Techniques for Using Your Mind to Fund Your Film
7/18/2022
Join Breianne Pryse as she shares about how your mind is your greatest asset. For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Duration:00:49:39