This influences several areas: 1) Filmmakers now have online schools where they can get training, learn about filmmaking, and locate a mentor in the industry to work with. 2) New funding opportunities for independent filmmakers are emerging, while the traditional methods of securing film distribution are now becoming outdated.

Big productions are favored by international financiers. To fund blockbuster film projects in the past, New Zealand subsidies and German tax shelters have been used by many large studios. But what of the independent filmmaker? Where can he get funding for his projects?

The digital revolution is changing both the distribution of films and how they’re made. Independent filmmakers no longer need a large distributor because faster broadband now allows people to watch movies from their computer screens. Some films are simply available for anyone to purchase from the film’s website online. “The Fall of America and the Western World” is one such film.

In the future these changes will expand all of the opportunities for independent filmmakers who are hoping to receive funds for their film projects.

Current trends include companies online that are helping filmmakers finance their films by matching them with investors and/or distributors. Filmmakers from small towns can make use of these kinds of services.

If an independent filmmaker received good movie reviews for past film projects, it helps a lot. These movie reviews lend credibility to filmmakers when they are seeking investors.

When it comes to online websites for filmmakers and investors, the way it typically works is that the filmmaker submits a description of their project or film for consideration. There are many investors registered on the website who can then access the list of projects at their own pace, and review those projects that are in need of funding. They in turn can directly contact the filmmakers, which cuts out any middlemen as was popular for film financing in the past.

Next there is the non-profit organization that focuses on helping independent filmmakers locate funds to finance and distribute their films. They offer fiscal sponsorship to filmmakers, but don’t fund them. Sponsorship allows filmmakers to receive funding from sources that limit their funding to nonprofits.

There are many other websites that link independent producers with investors, which encourages fundraising by allowing producers to post website ads and information about projects for investors.

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