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The Funded Filmmaker - Crowdfunding, Partnerships, and Micro-Budget Mastery

The Funded Filmmaker - Crowdfunding, Partnerships, and Micro-Budget Mastery

$50.00 USD
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Event Date and Time:

Saturday, January 31, 2026 10AM-1PM

"Making a movie is a miracle; funding one is a craft. This 2-hour intensive is for the filmmaker who knows that a great script is only half the battle. We’re moving beyond the 'starving artist' trope to explore how to build a production powerhouse through strategic partnerships and community-driven funding.

Learn how to treat your film like a startup. We will deconstruct the mechanics of successful crowdfunding campaigns—moving past 'asking for favors' to 'building an audience.' We’ll also dive into the world of brand partnerships and fiscal sponsorship, showing you how to find allies who are just as invested in your story as you are."

What You’ll Learn:

 * Crowdfunding Beyond the Goal: How to use platforms to build a lifelong fan base.

 * The Power of Fiscal Sponsorship: Why non-profit status is a game-changer for high-net-worth donors.

 * Strategic Partnerships: Pitching brands and local businesses for in-kind support (locations, catering, gear).

 * The 'Zero-to-One' Execution: Moving from a pitch deck to Day 1 of production without waiting for a studio greenlight.


Taught by Alexsiya Flora 


Alexsiya Flora is an independent filmmaker, director, and producer who has mastered the art of high-impact, low-cost storytelling. With a prolific track record of producing 12 micro-budget feature films, Alexsiya has turned "limited resources" into a creative superpower.
She is the founder of The Attraction Collective and I Believe Productions, where she focuses on the intersection of film, entrepreneurial marketing, and emerging technology. A graduate of the LMU Masters in Entertainment Leadership and Management program, Alexsiya bridges the gap between raw "guerrilla" filmmaking and professional industry strategy.
From navigating the international festival circuit—including Cannes and the Berlinale—to successfully crowdfunding niche passion projects like her documentary Ginger Girls, Alexsiya brings real-world, "in-the-trenches" experience to every project. She is dedicated to empowering the next generation of filmmakers to stop waiting for permission and start building their own cinematic legacies.

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