The Art of Film Funding

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Today, we're going to discover how Courtney Lynee and Eboni Ferguson financed their film, approached directing and producing, found distribution, published their book, and used this project to advance their careers.
Courtney Lyneé is a Philadelphia-born director, SAG-AFTRA actor, voice-over artist, vocalist, producer, and entrepreneur. She holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from the University of the Arts and has worked professionally in entertainment since 2010. Courtney directed Some Real Sugar Honey Iced Tea and also appears in the film as a radio host. Her acting résumé includes film, television, digital media, and theatre, while her extensive voice-over experience includes projects connected to major brands and organizations. Her work reflects a commitment to authentic storytelling, Philadelphia culture, and creating meaningful opportunities for independent artists.
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Discover how Kareem Alston-Rosales is helping filmmakers secure finishing grants, build meaningful partnerships, and bring powerful stories to audiences. For more information or to donate, visit www.film4good.org.
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Dr. Dawson Church is the author of several influential books, including The Genie in Your Genes, Mind to Matter, Bliss Brain, and Spiritual Intelligence.  His work explores how our thoughts, emotions, stress responses, and states of consciousness influence our lives.

He's also the founder of EFT Universe and the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare. His research has explored meditation, stress reduction, and Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly known as EFT tapping. His book The Genie in Your Genes has been updated in a special twentieth-anniversary edition, bringing together new research on the relationship between our emotional experiences and biology.
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What if you could stop waiting for Hollywood to discover you and learn how to fund your films, pitch investors and buyers, protect your creative vision, and build a successful filmmaking career on your own terms? Our guest is Nicki Micheaux, an accomplished actress, award-winning writer and director, producer, and founder of Elevate Creative Talents.  Nicki built a remarkable acting career starring in the television series Lincoln Heights, earning three consecutive NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

After successfully bringing her own feature film to audiences, Nicki recognized something important: Creative talent is only part of what filmmakers need to succeed. They must also understand funding, producing, pitching, distribution, and the business of entertainment.  That realization inspired her to establish Elevate Creative Talents, where she teaches and mentors creatives who want to take greater ownership of their careers.
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Steven Lifshey, an award-winning editor, director, and filmmaker with more than 30 years of professional post-production experience. Steven has worked with major television networks, including A&E, AMC, Discovery, Showtime, Comedy Central, and Food Network. His credits include editing episodes of Hoarders, Tiny House Nation, and Cold Case Files, along with promotional work for acclaimed television series including The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Dexter, and Chopped.

(https://stevelifsheyeditor.vids.io/videos) Steven’s videos and email: LifsheyS@gmail.com
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