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🎬 Filmmakers: What if your next big funding breakthrough… isn’t a grant or a pitch—it's a stock donation? If you are one of our fiscally sponsored filmmakers, join us Saturday, April 26 at 10am PT for a powerful Film Funding Guidance Class from From the Heart Productions that will shift how you see your funding strategy—and your creative power. 💰 Turn stock into a motion picture — Learn how your donors can give appreciated stock tax-free through our nonprofit and YOU get the full cash value. 🤖 Get the inside scoop on Hollywood’s AI collaborators — Find out why OpenAI is being left out while companies like Runway are scoring deals with top filmmakers. 🎟️ Discover how short release windows are costing theaters $132M — and what it means for YOUR indie film’s release strategy. 🌌 Access the Quantum Field — Learn how to tap into infinite intelligence and turn intuition into creative momentum, with insights from the book Quantum Knowing. 🎥 This class is only for fiscally sponsored filmmakers with From the Heart—don’t miss it! Learn more about our fiscal sponsorship program https://buff.ly/8tH3aXt #FilmFunding #IndieFilmTips #AIinHollywood #FilmmakersOfInstagram #QuantumCreativity #FromTheHeartProductions #FilmmakerSupport #IndieFilmmaker #StockDonations #FilmInvestors #ScreenToStream

🎬 Filmmakers: Go Beyond AI Awareness—Learn to Leverage It in Your Work : AI is already transforming how indie filmmakers pitch, produce, and promote their projects. But most creatives still aren’t using it to its full potential. Join us on Saturday, May 3rd at 9am PT for a class designed to change that: 🎓 Empower Yourself with AI Tools – Part of From the Heart Productions’ Learn Producing Course series. Instructor Jonathon M. Smith, a working actor/producer, shares how he's using AI to streamline workflows and drive results for his latest feature film—already picked up for distribution. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Streamline pre-production ✅ Automate content and outreach ✅ Use AI for visuals, strategy, and cost-cutting ✅ Create with confidence and future-ready tools 🎟️ Register here: https://buff.ly/jIZKnsm Also in class: Robert Seigel, entertainment attorney specializing in indie features and docs. #IndieFilm #FilmProduction #AIinMedia #CreativeTech #FilmmakingTips #MediaInnovation #LearnProducing #Documentary #FilmDistribution

🎧 NEW EPISODE: The Art of Film Funding Podcast 🎬 In the latest episode of The Art of Film Funding Podcast, we’re joined by Beth Basa Pielert, a talented Producer, Director, and Writer. Beth discusses her latest project, Salmon People: Preserving a Way of Life, which explores the critical themes of trust, tradition, and the power of place. Beth’s documentary is now airing on PBS through WORLD Local U.S.A. and offers a fascinating look at Indigenous ways of life and the importance of cultural preservation. This episode is an essential listen for those in the film industry, especially those interested in documentary filmmaking, funding, and preserving cultural narratives through film. 🎬 Don’t miss Salmon People on the YouTube World Channel here: https://buff.ly/xnMjR9z #FilmFunding #DocumentaryFilm #IndigenousStorytelling #PBS #FilmPodcast #WomenInFilm #FilmIndustry #Storytelling #CulturalPreservation

🎬 Mastering AI in Filmmaking Made EASY! Indie filmmakers, are you tapping into the power of AI? Jonathon Smith, filmmaker and innovator, shares how to use AI tools to: ✔️ Streamline production ✔️ Craft better pitches ✔️ Create temp trailers ✔️ Get funding faster This is part of the Learn Producing Course from From the Heart Productions, created to empower filmmakers to take control of their projects and succeed—creatively and financially. 👉 Watch now and learn how to make AI your indie filmmaking co-pilot: 🔗 https://buff.ly/AlDhwVc #FromTheHeartProductions #LearnProducing #IndieFilmTips #AIInFilmmaking #FilmFunding #FilmmakerLife #CreativeTech #IndieFilmSupport #FilmProducing #JonathonSmith

🎬 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎬 Carole Dean, President of From the Heart Productions, sits down with the incredible Irina Chernikina—filmmaker, writer, producer, and all-around creative powerhouse—for insider tips on navigating the business side of indie film. From investor strategies to her distribution-ready feature projects, this episode is a goldmine for filmmakers at every level. 🔥 Learn about: ✅ Secrets to film funding ✅ Packaging your project for investors ✅ Pre-sales, production insights & more 🎙️ Available now: The Art of Film Funding Podcast 🔗 https://buff.ly/Xw5bvb9 #IndieFilm #FilmFunding #FilmProducer #WomenInFilm #IrinaChernikina #PodcastForFilmmakers #FromTheHeartProductions #FilmInvestors #FilmPackaging #FilmmakingTips #ArtOfFilmFunding

🎬 Filmmakers: This Free Class Can Help You Fund & Finish Your Film Join us for a powerful, FREE webinar in the Everything You Wanted to Know About Filmmaking series, hosted by From the Heart Productions. TV writer/producer Hollis Rich (Doogie Howser, Party of Five, State of Grace) will share how to: – Build emotionally resonant characters – Write dialogue that feels lived-in – Use silence and close-ups to heighten emotion 🎤 Plus, From the Heart founder Carole Dean will teach how confidence and vision help filmmakers attract funding. 📅 April 22nd at 10am PT | 💻 Zoom | 💸 Free Admission 🔗 https://buff.ly/LuAE8oE #IndieFilm #FilmmakerResources #Screenwriting #FilmFunding #FilmIndustry #CreativeDevelopment

🎬 Will A.I. Replace the Magic of Movie-Making? “Hollywood should go back to basics... because if viewers can’t tell the difference between a blockbuster and a film made by an indie with AI tools—Hollywood’s in trouble.” — 🎥 Jonathon Smith 💥 Real explosions. Real sets. Real magic. Indie filmmaker Jonathon Smith makes a bold prediction: The future of film may favor those who keep it real—literally. As CGI and A.I. tools become more accessible, the line between indie and studio will blur. But there's one thing the human eye still craves... 👉 Authenticity. Could practical effects make a comeback in a digital world? Is the indie filmmaker about to level the playing field? 🎥 Watch Jonathon’s full breakdown and join the conversation: 🔗 [insert video link] #FilmFuture #IndieFilm #PracticalEffects #FromTheHeartProductions #FilmmakerVoices #AIvsArt #HollywoodDecline #CGIvsPractical #FilmTalk #FilmmakingTruths #SupportIndieFilm

⏳ Time is running out to apply for the Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant! Deadline: April 29th, 2025 @ Midnight From the Heart Productions is now accepting applications for the Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant — a prestigious opportunity that has supported socially conscious and impactful indie films for over 30 years. We’re seeking narrative short films that may never be made without our support — live action or animated, under 40 minutes, from filmmakers around the world. This grant is open to films at any stage of production, from development through post. ✅ Narrative Short Films Only ✅ Must be Under 40 Minutes ✅ Open to Filmmakers Worldwide ✅ All Phases of Production Eligible If you’re crafting a powerful, thought-provoking story, this is your moment. Let’s bring your vision to life. 📌 Apply here: https://buff.ly/BWE3HJh #ShortFilmGrant #RoyWDeanGrant #FilmFunding #IndieFilmSupport #NarrativeShort #AnimatedShort #FromTheHeartProductions #IndependentFilmFunding #FilmmakingOpportunities

🎬 Calling all Indie Filmmakers! 🚨 Do you know how to effectively pitch your film to the media? If not, it’s time to learn! PR expert Tony Panaccio is bringing his 36 years of media experience to our Public Relations for Indie Filmmakers class on Saturday, April 19th at 9 AM PT. Here’s what you’ll gain: ✅ A proven PR strategy that makes an impact ✅ How to pitch to the right media outlets ✅ Messaging techniques that get attention in today’s crowded media environment ✅ Insider tips from Entertainment Attorney Robert Seigel and Filmmaker Jonathon M. Smith 📅 Don't miss out on this invaluable class! Class is part of our Learn Producing Course - First Two Classes are Free! 👉 Click here to join https://buff.ly/Rre0K9m #PublicRelations #IndieFilm #FilmIndustry #FilmmakingTips #FilmPR #FilmFunding #FromTheHeartProductions

🎬 Writers & Filmmakers: Want to Make Your Script Unforgettable? Your characters are the key. In this industry—where investors hear countless pitches, donors are flooded with funding requests, and audiences have endless options—you get one shot to stand out. That shot is your characters. 📣 Join “Character First: The Secret to Selling Your Script & Winning Over Audiences” — an exclusive online course with veteran showrunner Hollis Rich & film funding expert Carole Dean. 💥 In 5 dynamic Zoom sessions, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Create emotionally gripping characters that hook buyers ✅ Write dialogue that immerses and resonates ✅ Elevate tension with conflict & stakes that matter ✅ Attract A-list actors with roles they want to play ✅ Pitch with clarity and emotional firepower 🎯 Whether you’re crafting a film, a pilot, or prepping for your big pitch — this class gives you practical tools to transform your script into a must-read. 💬 “"After many years of experience in writers rooms and as a showrunner, I’ve found out what matters most to audiences: CHARACTER, CHARACTER, CHARACTER." .” – Hollis Rich Let’s make execs, actors, and audiences fall in love with your characters. 📅 Starts: May 20 💻 Live on Zoom 💰 Cost: $600 🔖 DISCOUNTS! 🕐 Enroll by April 30 – Save $100 🌟 Limited Spots – Secure yours now: https://buff.ly/SQ0EJzL #ScreenwritingTips #FilmFunding #FilmmakingClass #IndieFilmLife #ScreenwritersOfInstagram #PitchPerfect #CreateCharactersThatSell #FromTheHeartProductions #ZoomWritingClass #TVWriters #ScriptwritingCommunity #CharacterDevelopment