Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In this week’s episode, we have the Lynne Ferguson, Maya Laperle, and Annette Frahm, winners of The Film Fund Documentary Funding Contests for their exposure of the Native Horsemanship Youth Program. We spoke to Lynne, Maya, and Annette about the incredible work that the […]
Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In this week’s episode, we have the Writer, Actor, and Producer of The Film Fund Contest Winner “Sunday Dinner,” Don Fanelli. We spoke to Don about going from engineering to filmmaking, the universal themes of “Sunday Dinner,” the release of “Sunday Dinner,” what the […]
Getting funding for your film can be a very frustrating process. Relying on traditional funding platforms like screenwriting contests, grant applications, and crowdfunding campaigns on websites like Kickstarter can be a time-consuming ordeal. That’s where The Film Fund comes in. When you’re trying to get funding from The Film Fund, […]
Izabella Amar is a filmmaker funded by The Film Fund. We asked her some questions about filmmaking, her inspirations, and the world of independently-funded filmmaking. Interested in receiving funding for your work? Submit to our funding opportunities for the chance to win funding up to $10,000 for your short film as well […]
Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In this week’s episode, we have co-founder and President of Coral, Ken Myers. We spoke to Ken about the services Coral provides, how they have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they assist aspiring filmmakers. Tune in for an in-depth discussion that provides some […]
You finished your script, your logline, and maybe even a script treatment. Does that mean you are ready to start pulling together a crew and start working toward production? Maybe not quite yet. When making your film, it’s important that you strive for a particular consistent look and feel. One […]
COVID-19 has changed the game for independent filmmakers everywhere. As we approach herd immunity, there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the world of film festivals returning to normality. However, in the meantime, you should not miss out on the opportunity […]
You might have a great idea for a short film. However, turning that idea into a script can be a difficult process, especially for those with little to no experience with script writing. If you’d like to know how to write a script, these tips can be of much help […]
Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In this week’s episode, we have writer, director, and producer, Evan Kidd of RockSet Productions. We spoke to Evan his previous projects, his experience as an idependent filmmaker, and more. Tune in for an in-depth discussion that provides some great insights for filmmakers who […]
If you want to go anywhere with your film, you’re going to have to write a logline. Here, you’ll learn some basic advice that will ensure that your logline is top-notch. What Is a Logline? If you want to do anything well, you have to know what exactly it is […]
In this guide we are focusing on lenses*. Here we’ll explore how lens selection can enable creative choices to be made in the filmmaking process.This article explores lenses along and their influence on what makes film/ video cinematic. Consider how lens selection for your next film or video project could […]
Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In this week’s episode, we have the Producer of The Film Fund Contest Winner “Sunday Dinner” and Head of Programming at Funny or Die, Darren Miller @darrendmiller. We spoke to Darren about the release of “Sunday Dinner,” what the reception has been like, and […]