eHow videos on film investors, approaching and paying them back

Who are the best feature film investors?

The presenter is Scott DuPont says the best feature film investors are not the most richest people. There are rich people who are conservative with their money and don't do something risky with their money like invest in a film.

If you are making a scary movie, then go to someone who is really interested in scary movies and ask them to invest in your film.

"Find someone who is interested in the business." Find someone who is interested in movies or the topic that your movie is about.

http://www.ehow.com/video_4395527_feature-film-investors_.html

How to Approach Potential Investors about Films:

Show enthusiasm when pitching your project and say: "Hi, I'm so and so. I'm fundraising for my film. It's called this and it's about this topic, and I have the rights to this great feature film script."

He says you pitch it and out of 10 people, 1 or 2 will say yes. After that, 1 in 4 or 5 will invest in your film. It's a numbers game.

http://www.ehow.com/video_4395528_approach-potential-investors-films.html

Dealing with Money Control in Film Making:

If you're the one who is raising all the money, then you're the one who controls all the money. Or get a lawyer or CPA to co-sign on a bank account for the film. Keep the money away from the director. The producer needs to keep the film on budget, on track, and safeguard the money.

http://www.ehow.com/video_4395529_dealing-money-control-film-making.html?wa_vrid=33d97cbb-a0c7-4dd6-b30a-78615447fdc5&cp=1&wa_vlsrc=continuous&pid=1

The Reality of Paying Back Investors for Film Investment:

Have a contract with the investors that tells them that film investment is a risky venture, and they may not get their money back. The lower the budget of the film, the quicker you can pay the investors back.

He said he had Tape Worm. He says Dov Simen's is a really good and informative film maker. I found his website:

http://dovsimensfilmschool.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4395530_reality-back-investors-film-investment.html?wa_vrid=783ef234-be8e-4894-919f-ab8550ea8f18&cp=1&wa_vlsrc=continuous&pid=1

When to Start Your Second Film Project:

You should finish producing your first film and then pay back your investors before you start your second film project.

As soon as your first project is done, there is a lot of excitement. Show your first film to potential investors and introduce them to the cast, crew, and the other investors. Don't wait too long. Most producers are consistent with their projects.

http://www.ehow.com/video_4395531_start-second-film-project.html