Stop Waiting for Permission.
Learn How to Fund & Distribute Your Film.
Great ideas don’t get movies made. Funding and distribution do.
Whether you're a director with a finished script, a producer looking for equity, or a crew member ready to launch your own project, Fund Your Film 2.0 is designed to demystify the hardest part of the business: getting the money and getting it seen.
Last year, more than 300 filmmakers, producers, and industry pros gathered in San Diego to tackle the business of independent cinema. This year, we’re leveling up with real strategies, actionable tools, and insider knowledge you can actually use.
Early Bird pricing is now available, through Sept 17.
What You’ll Learn
From Financing to the Finish Line
Price Productions founder and CEO Keli Price will share real-world insights into the strategies that have helped him build a repeatable independent film financing model.
This presentation will give filmmakers a practical look at what it takes to move beyond the pitch and successfully put together the financing and talent needed to get a film made.
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From Idea to Investor: Building Your Film Project Profile with AI
Veteran producer and filmmaker John Lambert pulls back the curtain on how cutting-edge AI tools are transforming the way filmmakers organize, shape, and elevate their projects into polished, professional packages.
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The Art of Pitching for Funding
You have a great idea for a film. A vision with a script. There is just one issue…you need the money to make it happen.
Award-winning writer and producer Brian Bird will talk about pitching projects to financiers to get your idea into production.
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From Vision to Image: The Tools Behind Cinematic Storytelling
ARRI explores the evolving technology and tools available to today’s filmmakers, offering insight into professional camera systems, lighting, and workflows used across independent and major motion picture productions.
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The Film Festival Isn't the Goal - It's the Strategy
In this practical and eye-opening session, festival programmer and Film Festival Insider founder Heather Brittain shares how successful filmmakers think differently about the festival circuit.
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Crowdfunding to Build Independence
Gabriella Bottoni, Director of Creator Success at Seed&Spark, will walk filmmakers through the foundations of a successful crowdfunding, and building a lasting relationship with the audience that will support your career.
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CLAIM YOUR SEAT NOW!
Early Bird pricing is now available, through Sept 17.
Registration (includes lunch):
Save now with Early Bird registration.
Members
- Early Bird (through Sept. 17) - $35
- General Admission (Sept. 18 - Oct. 23) - $50
- Day of / at the door - (Oct. 24) - $60
Non-Members
- Early Bird (through Sept. 17) - $50
- General Admission (Sept. 18 - Oct. 23) - $65
- Day of / at the door - (Oct. 24) - $75
VENDORS AND SPONSORS - Are you interested in being a part of this amazing event and having a table at the trade show? Reach out to paul.giret@sdmediapros.org
Let’s show the industry that San Diego is ready for more. Come learn, connect, and ignite your next project.
Fund Your Film 2.0 Cancellation & Credit Policy
- Deadline for Changes: Attendees can cancel their registration and receive a credit up until October 8th.
- Credit Options: Canceled registration funds can be applied toward a future San Diego Media Pros event or a San Diego Media Pros membership.
- Strict Cutoff: No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued for cancellations requested after October 8th due to final event commitments.
- How to Submit: To process your cancellation, please email webmaster@sdmediapros.org with your registration details by the October 8th deadline.
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NOTICE:
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Meeting topics and discussions may include technical or creative news, services that apply to the industry, training, national industry conferences, webinars and events, and Southern California film and media events.
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