The NEW BREED is expanding with a new blog. But wait there’s much more. We’re pleased to announce that Zak Forsman (IFHY, Heart of Now) will be leading a group of merry DIY filmmakers as they share their experiences from script to screen and beyond. The focus of NEW BREED is to pull back the curtain and share the struggle of what it takes to get work out into the world. The current roster of filmmakers includes Bob Byington, Justin Evans, Chris Jaymes, JJ Lask, Kevin K. Shah, and Todd Sklar.

Checkout a recent post by Justin Evans which details his approach to raising funds for his films.

I’m fairly skilled at raising money. I can’t raise millions, but I can raise $200,000.00 with ease. What I’m surprised by is how rarely independent filmmakers ask how I raise money. Strike that. I’m stunned that I’ve never been asked this question.

So, let me ask the question I wish I’d been asked many times. “How does an independent filmmaker raise $200,000.00 for an independent feature film?”

I’m glad you asked! Here are the basic elements:

1.) Proven expertise verified by an independent third party
2.) Thorough, silicon valley quality business plan
3.) Ethical accounting practices

That’s it. You might say “But, you didn’t say where to find investors.” You are surrounded by them…however, if they aren’t investing in you it isn’t because they lack money. It is because you haven’t given them a reason to invest yet.
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If you know of a project that should participate in NEW BREED contact us zak [@] workbookproject dot com