Financing/Funding

Making videos costs money. Depending on the scale of your production and how much of your personal savings you want to contribute to your project, there might be occasions when you need to search for another source of financing.

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Make Money Live Streaming on the Internet

Jordan Claverie - Thu, 04/18/2013 - 5:04pm

Live streaming video on the Internet can be as simple as sending/receiving images over two devices having built-in cameras and screens using a Wi-Fi or cell phone connection.
Five Tips for Finding Free or Cheap Video Equipment

Bree Brouwer - February 14th, 2013

At the beginning of your videography career, acquiring equipment is your number one priority. Maybe you’ve stumbled across an incredible story idea for a short film or web series that must come to life on screen, or you’re going to start that videography business you’ve always wanted. Whatever the case, you need to invest in some equipment. And of course, money seems to be eluding you.
Make Your Video Much More Than a Fundraiser - If You Build It, We Will Play

Jackson Wong - December 04th, 2012

Listen to some of the most known quotes in film history and you'll have words to live by. Watch the great highlights of sports history and you'll see clips that truly carry weight with fans.
Vimeo Introduces New Ways to Monetize Your Video

Mike Wilhelm - September 19th, 2012

Vimeo Introduces New Ways to Monetize Your Video
Documentary Funding

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 05/01/2012 - 12:00am

Getting Your Project Off The Ground
Delivering a Great Pitch to Convince Investors to Fund your Documentary

Now that you've put together a great prospectus, it's time to pitch it. Effective pitching involves doing research on your subjects, knowing how to approach them, and putting in a bit of practice. We'll show you some great ways to pitch so that you capture your investor's attention.
How to Make a Great Documentary Demo Reel

A demo reel reveals a lot about you. It shows an investor that you have the skills and the experience to make a quality documentary. We'll show you how to organize, edit, and prepare your reel so that you can give the right impression to almost anyone.
Writing a Video Prospectus to Get Funding for your Documentary

In order to get money for your documentary, a well planned prospectus is essential. It not only shows you've done your research and know your target market, it also shows that your documentary will make money. We'll give you some tips on how to make a prospectus that can impress your investors.
How To Fund a Documentary Using Grants, Investors and Donations

How To Fund a Documentary Using Grants, Investors and Donations
Make Money With On-Line Video Distribution

Make Money With On-Line Video Distribution