The Film Fund
How to Enter Film Festivals for $0 Without Fee Waivers
You’re an amateur filmmaker, you’ve just finished your first or second film, and now you’re ready to show off your hard work….
Celebrate freedom with Americano, available now on Amazon and iTunes
We’ve been busy here at The Film Fund. From travelling to Los Angeles to see “Americano” on the big screen yet again…
What every filmmaker should know about film lighting
Lighting represents one of the most important aspects of filmmaking. Whether you’re shooting short films, documentaries, or even interviews, lighting can makes…
Why It’s Important to Budget for the Art Department
If you could be transported into the world of any movie, which movie would it be? Maybe you immediately thought of the…
AMERICANO is an Official Selection at Dances With Films
Tim Viola’s short film “AMERICANO” has been chosen as an Official Selection at Dances With Films in June 2019. The film will…
FF ORIGINALS RELEASE: Treehouse, directed by Matthew Greenberg
After months of development and production, FF Studios and Greenland Entertainment are happy to release “Treehouse,” a short film written and directed…
How an unreliable protagonist can attract film funding
How many times have you been completely captivated by a movie character, only to find out that their story is not what…
How to Master Post- Production at Home to Cut Down Your Film Budget
Note: we mention a lot of brands and products in this post. At this time, no company has sponsored this post. We…
Why point of view alters your film’s funding prospects
Point of view might be the most underlooked aspect of film financing. Consider the points of view of potential film investors. Before…
Why you should bring on a filmmaking partner for film financing
Going it alone works for some industries, but according to Casey Neistat, filmmaking is a sport. And most sports require teams to…
How to make a film that’s festival-worthy
The festival process can be excruciating. Entry fees, ticket prices, screening blocks that are less than ideal. They can fun, too, and…
Why we’ve given away over $14,000 in film funding to films that won’t make us any money
Congratulations to our two grand prize winners from our last funding period, Elia Urquiza and David Oster. We can’t tell you too…
