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Raising Money

Did Someone Say It Would Be Easy?

Audiences aren’t fools—their judgment really is important. And the true heroes of films are the investors. They take the risk, after all.

—STEPHEN FREARS, DIRECTOR

Filmmakers Comment on Their Experiences With Equity Investors

Rick Pamplin

“The Loneliness of the Long Distance Fundraising Filmmaker”

The title is Rick’s. Below is an essay from him about his experiences with films that have been made and those still waiting in the wings. As the book goes to print, we once again are expecting the money from our investor for three business plans. It has been in the works for several years due to various circumstances. Because the money will come in two stages due to being part of a larger fund, ...

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