Funding: Part 2 - The Business Plan

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Andrew McCarrick

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Alright, so I did a business plan. Anybody willing to take a look and tell me how bad of a job I did. The only catch is you'll have to sign a NDA.
 
Once I workout my business plan, where do I find investors? I think this is one of my biggest problems, I don't know where to find the people that money.
 
Andrew McCarrick said:
Once I workout my business plan, where do I find investors? I think this is one of my biggest problems, I don't know where to find the people that money.
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This is everyone's biggest problem (well, at least it's mine and the folks I know around here in Atlanta).

-M
 
Yes, money is a problem for anyone, just on different scales. But it's difficult raising millions for an indie film especially. You need the right track record and the right people attached.
 
Just wanted to say thanks for bringing up ESP. I scouted it today and we're going to shoot there in June. Had never known about it before as a location, so thanks!
 
Michael, that article was interesting. It's not particularly discouraging, though, you just have to know what you're doing. As the article points out, a film that is any good in the $250K or below range is basically a slam-dunk -- you can't help but make money on a film like that. The difference is the people whining about how tough it is aren't making real movies, no offense to them. But the difference between 3-4 people messing around with a DVX100 on a $10,000 budget and a professionally produced feature film made for $200,000 is about the same difference between an indie film and The Dark Knight. The two have nothing in common whatsoever. There is a solid market for good movies that are made so cheaply because there is just such a tiny bump to profitability. It's such a tiny amount of money to recoup that it's a lot easier than, say, a $2 million indie feature, which can be quite difficult. It really all depends who is involved.
 
You should really research this yourself and I say this with all honesty and good intentions because if you don't write this yourself or know what you're trying to pitch inside and out (in your own words), then how can you expect to pitch it to someone else?

You have to be a good salesperson and do your research as well. I doubt too many of us on here are Rhodes Scholars but you still have to do the work yourself or, at the very least, hire someone to do it for you. You may find someone on here who might do it for you but, seriously, you have to gice it a shot yourself if you really are passionate about your idea.
 
dalethompson said:
You should really research this yourself and I say this with all honesty and good intentions because if you don't write this yourself or know what you're trying to pitch inside and out (in your own words), then how can you expect to pitch it to someone else?

You have to be a good salesperson and do your research as well. I doubt too many of us on here are Rhodes Scholars but you still have to do the work yourself or, at the very least, hire someone to do it for you. You may find someone on here who might do it for you but, seriously, you have to gice it a shot yourself if you really are passionate about your idea.
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+1

I was going to say something but my tone was not as supportive and what dale wrote really nailed the reply in a positive tone, that was supportive without being mean. Well done!
 
I come across as a d*ck sometimes and I really don't mean to. In this case, I'm being polite but it's true. All of us have things to do and work on... for me, I have two projects on the go PLUS a full time job and I'm married (no kids though or else I wouldn't even have time to post on this forum). I'd love to have someone help me out but I'm not in a position financially to employ or pay someone to do this for me.

I know Andrew probably has the best intentions but you have to work hard in life, nothing is easy especially in film. I remind myself every day of how hard I have to work to get something done... if it was easy, heck, everyone would be doing it. In fact, people think it's easy, so they try it and wonder why they aren't getting anywhere or achieving anything.

If you think it's luck when someone does well in film, consider this theory:

Luck is when hard work meets opportunity.

Andrew:

You gotta do the work in order to get the reward, bottom line. Sorry if that's too blunt or harsh, I'm just trying to give you the same advice my father gave me.
 
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