Financing an Independent Film

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This paper looks at sources of money for financing a film. It touches on pre-sale agreements, independent film distributors and investors. The paper examines SEC Regulations, non-profit organizations and personal debt. Taxation is also discussed.

From the Paper:

"Studio filmmaking is an insider's game, and not many independent filmmakers can play, or they choose not to play. Studios are in the business of producing hits. The filmmaker loses a lot of creative control in this method. That's why these alternative methods of raising funds are needed. As difficult and complex as they may seem, they have worked to produce funds for many filmmakers, and allowed them to keep most of the creative control."

Sample of Sources Used:

• The Independent Filmmaker's Law and Business Guide by Jon M. Garon; 2002
• http://www.gopublictoday.com
• http://www.marklitwak.com/articles/general/financing.html
• http://www.ipo-law.com/secreg.html
• http://www.newenglandfilm.com

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