Is this your first film and you are worried potential investors won’t take you seriously?

Are you fearful you don’t have enough experience to win over investors?

This course will share proven ways  to confidently pitch yourself and your project, so investors take you seriously—no matter where you are in your filmmaking journey.

Your investor materials matter—but the key to securing funding is in establishing credibility and trust. Learn how to instill confidence in investors as we explore practical things you can say, do and share to help establish an environment where your potential investor feels comfortable, trusts and believes in you and your ability to make this a fantastic film, and feel that this is an opportunity they can’t pass up.

📝 What we'll cover:

• →   Actionable strategies to position yourself as a credible filmmaker.
• →   Ways to establish trust quickly 
• →   Leading with confidence and articulating your value
• →  Gaining trust through preparation
• →  Building credibility in meetings
• →  Leading with honesty without loosing investors
• →  The Importance of Mindset

⭐  PLUS, our secret hack to building credibility

What do investors expect to see? Learn what materials you need, how to structure and use them, and see real-world examples of effective pitch materials. It’s not just about having the right documents—it’s about how you can use them to showcase your vision, demonstrate financial viability, and build investor confidence.

📝 What we'll cover:

• →   Prospectus, Proforma (financials), Operating Agreements, Pitch decks, One sheets, Sizzles and more
• →   How to use your materials to tell a compelling story that stands out
• →  Common mistakes and how to avoid them

A successful pitch is all about preparation and in this course you will learn how to prepare properly and expertly navigate the meeting so you not only understand a healthy meetings' flow but are able to read your audience, tailor your pitch, and handle objections like a pro. Part of this is also anticipating the hard questions and being prepared to gracefully address them and of course strategic follow up to help close potential investors.

📝 What we'll cover:

• →  Researching your potential investors
• →  Tailoring your pitch to get their attention
• →  Utilizing the pitch structure to optimize the outcome  
• →  Navigating the pitch meeting
• →  Anticipating tough questions & answering them confidently
• →  The 7 hardest investor questions—and how to ace them
• →  Strategic follow-up to close the deal

It’s time to put your skills to the test alongside other filmmakers! This live practice session will help you practice elements of investor pitching in a safe, constructive environment. You’ll be able to see what works and what doesn’t and how small changes with tone, body language, or word choice can make big differences.

You can choose to practice your pitch or observe and learn—both are invaluable!