Clarity Before Capital. Strategy Before Spending.
Film finance isn’t just about money — it’s about understanding how your project lives, moves, and sustains itself over time.
This page is designed to help you orient yourself before you raise funds, spend money, or sign agreements you don’t yet understand. Whether you’re preparing your first serious project or trying to make sense of what comes after production, this is where financial clarity begins.
You don’t need investors yet.
You don’t need a budget yet.
You need understanding.
Start with the 15-minute starter audio below to ground yourself, then continue into the signature accelerator when you’re ready for deeper strategy and long-term protection.
Course Overview
The Film Finance Accelerator is a beginner-friendly course designed to help new filmmakers understand how films are funded—in clear, simple terms.
This course removes the fear and mystery around money and teaches you how to think like a producer when it comes to budgets, funding, and planning. You don’t need investors yet. You don’t need experience. You just need to understand the basics before you move forward.
This course helps you make smart decisions early, so you don’t waste time, money, or opportunities later.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will understand:
What film financing actually means (in plain language)
The difference between low-budget, indie, and funded projects
How filmmakers raise money for their first films
What a simple film budget looks like
Why planning matters before asking for money
Common financial mistakes new filmmakers make
How to talk about your project with confidence
Who This Course Is For
First-time filmmakers
New producers and directors
Writers planning their first film
Creatives confused about film money
Anyone saying, “I don’t understand film financing”
Members receive guided sessions, downloadable resources, and l feedback from industry mentors.