Packaging your film for Investors with Rosa Camero
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In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim sits down with Rosa Camero, a film producer and consultant who knows the ins and outs of securing funding for indie films. With years of experience helping filmmakers package their projects for investors, Rosa breaks down exactly what makes an investment package stand out. She dives into the key elements of a strong pitch deck, the importance of market research (including some go-to websites), and how casting choices can make or break your film’s funding potential.
Rosa also shares her take on whether filmmakers should handle the financials themselves, why haggling with investors is a bad move, and how to budget effectively. Plus, she introduces her personal template for putting together a killer investment package. Whether you're pitching your first film or refining your approach, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get your project funded. Don’t miss it!
Find out more about Rosa: https://www.rosacamero.com
Download Rosa's FREE Film Package Checklist: https://www.rosacamero.com/how-to-create-a-winning-film-package-that-attracts-investors/
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. The essentials of a compelling investment package (00:01:07)
3. Tips for a good Pitch deck (Slide deck) (00:04:21)
4. Essentials for the Pitch Deck (00:06:56)
5. The importance of market research (00:08:52)
6. Useful websites for market research (00:10:23)
7. How important is casting with your investment package? (00:13:44)
8. Should filmmakers be working on financials? (00:17:08)
9. The nuances of film investment - don't haggle (00:20:16)
10. The Budget (00:22:32)
11. Rosa's template - Packaging your film for investors (00:24:04)
12. Reasons to subscribe (00:24:41)
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