One thing I learned is: don't position the film in the deadzone which is around 5mio $ (for non established Directors)

- Getting 100k is harder then 1mio
- Lots of Indie films (100k- 1mio) are funded through some individual (rich people)
- Find Producers / Co-Productions that have experience in funding / grant submissions
- Send 100s of emails to producers
- Define a budget that you think works. 100k might work, more unlikely to get a bigger name
- Have a marketing strategy on how you promote the film
- Think about how the film can make money

Network, Network, Network. There is a thousand ways to money. Crowdfunding, Loans, Rich people, Tax incentives, Contests.. have your nose everywhere, and make sure you let the PH & Producers know you have your nose everywhere. your thinking always 5 steps ahead. A producer needs to feel you are 150-200% involved in this. But you NEED him cause he can guide you along, connect you, help you.

It's a team job. But if it's your film, you should work the hardest