Film Funding Consultancy

Securing funding is a significant challenge for filmmakers. In a competitive industry, capturing investor interest requires more than a great idea; it demands a polished, compelling proposal that speaks directly to the needs of potential funders. At Cannes Film Agency, we specialize in helping you refine and strengthen your project to stand out to investors.

What We Need from You

To start your journey with us, here are some of the details we need:

  • Core: Genre, Audience, Selling Points, Locations, Viewing Preferences, etc
    Three-Paragraph Synopsis: A short summary of your film’s story, giving a sense of the narrative and themes.
  • Financial Requirement: Specify estimated budget and the amount raised to date, if any.
  • Key Team Members: List core team members with relevant experience to build investor confidence.

It's easy, just answer the questions which you can edit at any time. Take your time till you are ready to request feedback and the report. We support you every step of the way.

What You Will Receive

By consulting with us, you’ll receive a suite of services designed to enhance your project's appeal to investors and distributors alike:

Project Review Report: A custom, comprehensive report tailored specifically to your film. This essential document includes:

  • Curated Funding Links: A list of potential grants, organizations, and foundations based on your shooting locations, genre and goals.
  • Income Predictions: Estimates of your film’s potential earnings to help you understand its market value based on your team experience, cast attachments, genre and production value.
  • Expert Feedback: Insightful analysis from industry experts on your project’s viability, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses.
  • Recommendations: Targeted suggestions on refining your project to enhance its appeal to funders.

Inclusion in Funding Catalogue: You can choose if your project is showcased in our Funding Catalogue for visibility among our network of industry professionals actively seeking new projects, or you can keep your project private.

Formatted PDF Proposal: Receive a professionally formatted PDF proposal of your project, ready to forward to potential funders.

Next Steps: Once you complete payment, you will be logged into your dashboard, just follow the prompts to add your project and answer the questions as comprehensively as you can. You are able to update your film page at any time. 

$270.00
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$189.00

Take advantage of the 30% discount available until midnight on 19 December, 2024.

How We Assess Projects

We combine data analysis with the scoring from our experts to evaluate your project’s realistic potential.

  1. Genre & Audience Appeal: We analyze how similar genres have performed to estimate demand. Certain genres have consistent international appeal, while niche genres may require targeted distribution.
  2. Market Trends: We evaluate demand in key territories and platforms based on trends. Understanding what's resonating now helps pinpoint where the film could achieve traction.
  3. Distribution Strategy: We assess optimal channels for release (theatrical, streaming, VOD, educational, transport). Diverse platforms can enhance reach and revenue potential.
  4. Cast & Crew Potential: Notable talent or a recognized director can increase market interest. Star power often translates into stronger sales across multiple territories.
  5. Planned Production Quality: Production values affect competitiveness. A visually compelling film or one with high production standards may attract premium placement in theaters and on streaming services.
  6. Marketing & PR Potential: We assess potential for awards and festival interest which can also impact revenue.
  7. Existing Fan Base & Social Media: We evaluate any built-in audience or following to project initial interest. An engaged fan base can also help amplify marketing efforts and reduce acquisition costs.
  8. International Appeal: Themes and cultural relevance determine how well a film might travel. Certain markets may connect deeply with the story or style, affecting international sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our goal is to help you refine your project, secure funding, and gain industry exposure. The most promising projects will be invited to pitch to top industry stakeholders at the Cannes Film Agency.

Participation provides you with valuable feedback and a polished proposal, ready to share with funders. Additionally, we offer our personal support at the MIPCOM Film Market to pitch your film.

It is your choice, totally up to you if you want to publish or not. You still have access to download your PDF and see your reports. Published projects can be shared online and be seen in the funding catalogue.

Projects that stand out typically have a clear value proposition, such as an experienced team, a unique story, a well-defined target audience, or partnerships with established industry players. Popular genres, built-in audiences, and projects with secured initial funding also attract more attention.

Income predictions are estimates of how much your film could potentially earn. This projection is highly speculative and scored on various factors, including the experience of your team, genre appeal, the target audience, your fan base, and production value based on your budget.

While we don’t directly fund projects, our role is to support you in developing your project to be ready for film funding. We then present the top projects to our extensive network of industry stakeholders.

No, Cannes Film Agency is an independent organization based in Cannes, dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers in funding and distributing their films.

For further inquiries, please contact Lilian at lilian (@) cannesfilmagency.com.