Posts by Simon J
How To Get Film Funding
According to Celtx: Getting funding for a film can be the most daunting and complicated part of any film production, yet at the same time, the most important. While it may seem overwhelming or even impossible, there’s no shortage of cash investment in film with over $220 billion USD invested in global content for film…
Read MoreHow To Pitch To Film Investors
According to FilmProposals.com Your pitch to film investors might be your one opportunity to land the coveted prize: a film investment check! You’ve prepared for and found film investors. They were excited to learn about your offer via the compelling business plan you wrote and now, you actually have a meeting scheduled. Do you know…
Read MoreHow to Pitch Your Script to Netflix
According to Arc Studio Getting your film or series on Netflix is every writer’s dream. You’ve no doubt fantasized about who will play what part and seeing your film come up in the suggestions list when you log into the world’s number one streaming platform. But how do you get there? How do you pitch…
Read MoreFilmSlam Awarded Awesome Foundation Grant
FilmSlam was awarded the Awesome Foundation award before the pandemic, but just picked up their $1,000 now, as things are getting back to in-person times. A big thank you to Terry and the Awesome Foundation for this grant! We appreciate it! This funding will help secure FilmSlam at least 3 months of programming at Orlando…
Read MoreMovieMaker Magazine Names FilmSlam Top 15 Film Festivals
Thank you MovieMaker Magazine for naming FilmSlam as one of your 15 Film Festivals You Can Enter for Free, Presented by FilmFreeway! From DMAC to Orlando Museum of Art, FilmSlam has always been free for filmmakers to submit for screening consideration and with your continued support submitting to FilmSlam will remain FREE for Florida filmmakers…
Read MorePractice Safe Sets
We encourage all filmmakers, crew, and talent to complete Safe Sets International’s free COVID-19 (Level A) Certificate course online. We are living in challenging times, and clearly industry practices have changed. Whether you’re part of a huge production, or a smaller one, understanding the new practices and protocols of production benefits *and* protects everyone. Safety…
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