Ways of film financing

There are tons of film financing method available for independent filmmakers and producers. Here is a list of important finance methods. There are many more not included in this list.

Negative pickup deals

Gap and super gap financing

Investor financing

Crowd funding

Brand integration

Product placement

Grants

Tax incentives

Pre-sales

Lender financing

Insurance backed schemes

Studio development and in-house production

Studio production-financing/distribution agreements

Studio based productions company

Independent distributors

Talent agencies

Actor financing