Toni Bell (IDA),
Monkia Navarro (ITVS),
Jonathan Skurnik (Filmmaker) &
Morrie Warshawski (Author)
March 21, 2018
73 Minutes
Episode 9 is all about money and how to get grants. I had an epiphany recently about us filmmakers. I think there are two kinds. The kind that pitch shows to networks, and the kind that are able to write grants and get their budget in dribs and drabs from various sources. I prefer getting one yes and a check to pay for the whole film. But of course, the devil is in the details and this method often comes with some serious drawbacks. If someone is paying for the entire budget of your documentary, they may want to influence you about how to make and or cut the film. On the other hand, grant money usually appears with few restrictions. Either way, take a look at this episode to see how some people are financing their projects and what is best for you.
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