The Film Funding Blog

At some point, most of us independent film and theater folks have wondered how we're going to fund our projects. Here are true stories from real film- and theatermakers about how they've brought their projects to life. Enjoy!

Allison Volk 10/15/25 Allison Volk 10/15/25

Missy Greenberg on Micro-Budget Film

Missy Greenberg pulls back the curtain on her lowest budget project to date.

Allison Volk 9/23/25 Allison Volk 9/23/25

Graham and Kristina Fuller Lean into Community for Theater Funding

Graham Fuller shares how his community stepped up to make a new musical come to life.

Allison Volk 8/11/25 Allison Volk 8/11/25

David Hartstone on Hustling for the Film Career

Writer/director David Hartstone talks about hustling for a film career.

Allison Volk 6/5/25 Allison Volk 6/5/25

Ashley Tindall Talks Crowdfunding for Documentary Film

Ashley Archer Tindall talks about crowdfunding her documentary film, Cue Queens

Allison Volk 5/13/25 Allison Volk 5/13/25

Andrew Jenner Discusses Crowdfunding for Film

Writer/Producer Andrew Jenner talks about crowdfunding his short film, The Mirror.

Allison Volk 4/14/25 Allison Volk 4/14/25

How Scott Park Self-Funded His Short Film

Writer/Director Scott Park talks about the process of self-funding his short film, Cutter.