**Based on Robert Greene’s “48 Laws Of Power” almost verbatim but adapted for filmmaking (as I say in the video below).** Is it just me, or do you feel like there’s that ever present catch-22? You need more funding. But you need a star attached
You ever feel like it’s 90% luck in this industry? If anyone is denying the role of luck in their success, then they’re either lying or delusional. The more you acknowledge the role of luck / God / grace in your life, the luckier you
I have a different kind of video for you today. A huge part of getting your films made is learning to talk about your films, AKA selling. But sometimes it can feel really arrogant to promote your own stuff. In 6 minutes I answer one
Have you ever walked into the ice cream store, saw 35+ flavors, and just couldn’t decide? You walk away feeling worse about your chocolate mint because maybe you should’ve gotten the rocky road instead. Now, think about the last time you tried to sit down
I was in Chicago recently for a conference (which I’ll tell you more about next week) and something stuck out to me that I won’t forget: Don’t punish the market. “Uh… Okay Curt, way to not to be cryptic… what does that mean?” Let’s say
You’ve been appealing to all the wrong parts of the brain. And actually, you’ve been pitching wrong your whole life. Wealth, power, and celebrity are sources of status, means of attention. You have none of these. They’re in the power position. You humbly say things like,
So you’re an indie filmmaker, and you keep wondering “How the hell do I get some f*cking money for my movie?” Well you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to show you all the places you can get film funding, along with the specific
Nothing is wrong with wanting funding. I’m all for earning money with your craft, whether that’s via YouTube or finding investors. SURE they’re certain movies that you can’t do without a bigger budget but if that’s what stops you from taking action to making a
Let me tell you story. My friend was trying to raise money for a charity, their goal was $10,000 and they weren’t even close. The passersby just passed right by, not even thinking twice about donating. But then my friend had an idea… “What if we
So you’re an indie filmmaker in Toronto, and you keep wondering “How the hell do I get some f*cking money for my movie?” Well you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to show you all the places you can get funding, along with the