Film Financing Secrets: From No-Budget Films to Indie Success | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 56 with Neal Dhand

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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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