Film Financing Secrets: From No-Budget Films to Indie Success
Josh Pies' Bootstrapped Unicorns
Release Date: 07/31/2025
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info_outlineFilm Financing Secrets: From No-Budget Films to Indie Success | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 56 with Neal Dhand
Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast!🎙️Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one.
In this insightful episode, Josh sits down with filmmaker Neal Dhand to explore the gritty, resourceful journey of making it in the indie film world. Neil shares his experiences from self-financing his first features to finding investors for his latest project, 'Dark My Light', now available on Amazon and Apple. The conversation dives into the reality of film financing, overcoming rejection, and the importance of building a solid team. Ideal for aspiring filmmakers and anyone curious about the business side of the film industry, this episode is a treasure trove of insights and practical advice.
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00:00 Introduction to Bootstrapped Unicorns
00:54 Meet Neal Dhand: Filmmaker Extraordinaire
02:08 ‘Dark My Light:’ A Journey to Release
03:04 Navigating Film Distribution
03:54 Festival Circuit Success
06:48 The Story Behind ‘Dark My Light’
10:13 The Indie Filmmaking Grind
26:09 From Second Story Man to Crooked and Narrow
33:55 The Importance of Pre-Production
35:09 Financing Indie Films
35:29 Reflecting on Past Projects
36:07 Community and Connections
36:48 The Lighthouse Project
38:27 Pitching to Investors
39:58 Unexpected Opportunities
44:30 The Rollercoaster of Filmmaking
47:27 Securing Financing for Dark My Light
51:35 Building a Strong Team
01:07:26 Future Projects and Final Thoughts
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