Film Investment Series

The Film Investment Series is a conversational series of 52 episodes geared towards the would-be film investor. Each episode, facilitated via a friendly conversation between hosts and friends Christopher Barkley and Jason McConnell, highlights a unique aspect of the film investment process. In addition to being a great resource for film investors, it serves as a reference for filmmakers regarding the many considerations that must be made when seeking film investment.

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216 - What It's All About (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about when to use your gut and when to use the investment playbook, and why investing in your brand is a win-win.

214 - Bet on Story, Invest In Founder Filmmakers (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason highlight the importance of all of the "Why Questions" and what they reveal about the temperament of the Founder Filmmaker.

212 - Helping Your Film Succeed Beyond Investment (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about what investors can do to help their films be financially successful beyond the check you wrote for development.

210 - Which Investment Strategy Is Best - Unicorn or Slate (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about the upsides and risks of investing in a slate versus a single film project.

208 - Trust Games Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason discuss "trust games" and why they are so invaluable to an investor's risk mitigation and deal flow.

206 - Trust Is An Observance of Patterns (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason discuss trust patterns to look for in your filmmakers and the three behaviors and beliefs every investor should employ.

203 - Investors Need To Travel To Lower Risk (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about why it's critical to travel to the proximity of your investments and deal flows as an outside investor.

201 - Why Investors Flock To Film Investment (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason discuss why investments in Film continue to get made despite the high risk and time commitment.

199 - Great Producers and Investors Are Married To The Film Project (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason discuss why some investors won't engage with filmmakers and why investors need to be married to the investment.

197 - Set an "Off the Record" Meeting Before You Invest (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason discuss what measures you can take to discover potential points of conflict within your film crew and filmmaking team.

195 - Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about the little things every investor and producer should be aware of to protect their investment.

192 - How To Find Film Investments and Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about methods and tools for finding film projects in need of investment and how to increase your deal flow.

190 - Every Indie Film Has The Opportunity To Be Profitable (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about whether or not every Independent Film can be profitable and how to increase the chance for profitability.

188 - Measuring Success In Indie Filmmaking (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about the leverage your project needs to be "in the black" and the variety of ways that Indie Films can be successful.

186 - Distributors Face Normal Business Obstacles Like Any Other Business (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about being prepared as an investor or producer for the business shortcomings of your buyer or distributor.

183 - A Hit Movie Is the Icing, Not the Cake for Indie Film Distributors (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason break down why Indie Film distributors don't need a film to be a runaway success to be profitable.

181 - Is Every Film Sale a Win? (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about why "Services Deals" are all they seem and what type of distribution methods are best for investors.

178 - The Pros & Cons of Big Name Talent in Your Indie Film (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason discuss why star talent often acts in small roles in Indie Films and why an investor should be wary about super low budgets.

175 - Great Producers Should Get Distribution In Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason talk about what it takes from Producers to get distributors interested in your investment during pre-production.

173 - Invest In Filmmakers That Are True To Their Audience (Film Investment Series)

Chris and Jason break down target markets, audience types, and sticking to your storytelling guns.

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