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An Introduction to Film and TV Production
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An Introduction to Film and TV Production

by Joseph Richie, Karen Russell, Airielle J. Taylor, Tameka Winston
July 2022
Beginner content levelBeginner
224 pages
5h 51m
English
Routledge
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4Finding the Money

DOI: 10.4324/9781003186182-9

Producing content for film or television requires a considerable investment of your time and personal resources. Many producers launch projects by investing their own money in a project. There are many other sources of funding to be aware of, including financial institutions, government agencies, foundations, and private investors. One important point to remember is that financing a project can be risky. It might not get fully funded, or the project may not be successful when you pitch it to executives.

Studios and production companies have more resources than independent producers, so it is easier for them to get a project produced. As an independent producer, it will be vital for you to develop ...

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