The biggest lie filmmakers believe about funding.

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Film investors don’t fund movies. They fund money-making machines. If you can’t prove how your film will make them money, they won’t invest. Period.

Agree or disagree? Let’s argue in the comments.

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Your first film won't be your masterpiece.

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Your film didn’t flop because ‘people don’t appreciate indie cinema.’ It flopped because no one knew it existed.

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Great writing won’t save bad directing. But great directing can save bad writing. Shoot something.

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Hollywood isn’t rejecting you. Hollywood doesn’t know you exist.

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Your audience doesn’t care what camera you shot on. They care if the film is worth watching.

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Hollywood hasn't rejected you. It just doesn't know you exist.

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