How to Get Money For Your Film

Summary by Krater

Filmmaker Ryan Connolly discusses strategies for funding short films and recouping budgets, featuring interviews with Ryan Polly, Colin Levy, and David Sandberg about their experiences with crowdfunding, personal financing, and low-budget production.

From the video

Answers: How do you fund a short film and make your money back?

• Short film financing
• Crowdfunding on Kickstarter
• Budgeting low-budget films
• Recouping short film costs
• Independent filmmaking

What it concludes

• Short films rarely make a profit, and the primary goal of making one is to showcase your capabilities as an artist.
• Using your own money and resources requires significant time and effort, but investing in yourself is essential before others will invest in you.
• Crowdfunding on platforms like Kickstarter requires treating the campaign like a full-time job and setting realistic rewards.
• Professional gear offers better reliability and ease of use, while DIY or cheap gear can cause frustration and extra production time.