You've acquired a script. Everyone, who reads it, loves it. It's time to take on the challenge. You're going to make a movie!
Now, all you need are the funds.

No problem! As a shrewd, determined, will-of-iron, guerrilla filmmaker, you don't need millions to make this film. You've been through your script, wrote down some notes, and you figure this shouldn't cost more than say, sixty... no wait, fifty! Yea, that's the ticket! $50,000! A good round number. Time to look for investors. See you in a couple of months...

Back already? What do you mean, nobody wanted to lend you the money? Didn't you devise a plan and write up an awesome proposal for your investors? You did? Are you sure you've annoyed enough friends, badgered enough relatives, liquidated enough assets, borrowed enough on loans and credit cards, and used up every last, financial favor at your disposal in this, or any other, lifetime? Yea?

OK then. How much do you have?

$8,328...? Good! That's not much to lose.

If you're film is good enough, and you market it right, you might actually make a profit on this film.

OK, OK... So you wanted $50,000. Maybe you'll get it, maybe you won't. But before you go turning those "investors" into "flesh eating zombies who want your $50,000 ass on a platter," let's consider a few things.

#1 - Have you ever "completed" a full-length feature before? Example: It's a fact that most college graduates end up in job careers that are far different from their degree field. Yes, an employer will often hire a college graduate into an unqualified position! Why? Because, employers are willing to "invest" in an employee who has "completed" a certain degree of education... Get it?

#2 Have you ever marketed a film before? No? Then go help another filmmaker market his, or her, film. Every dollar in their pocket, is a dollar to your credit. You'll gain invaluable experience, make good references and maybe a commission to boot.

#3 Do you have any hands-on experience, taking a film from conception to a profitable distribution? No? Then it's advised you begin your film the same way you begin a trip to Las Vegas... If you win, great! But don't take more than you can afford to "lose."

I swear! It can be said a million times, and there will still be a handful of hopeless drones who believe money is a fair replacement for experience, tenacity (balls) and creativity.

That's it! --- If you're looking for ways to finance your film, the basic answers are right here. If you find yourself saying, "What? I must have missed something," please go back and read it again...

Tiger Woods did not "bullshit" his way to the top, and I doubt you will either. Make your film with what you have and what you can afford to lose. Do the best that you can. Prove yourself. If you have what it takes to be a pro, the funding will come.

Yes mate, it really is that simple.