the starving filmmaker

Whatever It Takes

Lindy and Dan debate the perceptions that independent filmmakers have of themselves. Films start with an inspiration and then the pressure sets in. Money, equipment, a team have to typically be gathered on the fly. Funding is often the key challenge that can make or break an idea for a story. Where will the money come from to bring the story to life? Traditional funding sources differ by geography but what should be the future be like? Is the rise of crowdfunding democratizing film production? Should the United States have more public funding of the arts? Is it right to align funding to distribution? Is film unique to other forms of art? Should filmmakers recognize that they have more in common with working people? What can filmmakers do to raise awareness for the marginalized in our own communities?