Lights Film School Blog

Independent Film Financing and Distribution: Director Interview Part 1

Lights Film School was lucky enough to have a exclusive and candid interview with the director Tom Whelan about his most recent feature film “The Art of Travel”. Tom speaks with us openly about how he got this film made for roughly $300,000. This is Tom’s third feature film so he understands the ins and outs of the film distribution process. The following interview is invaluable to new filmmakers seeking more information on the film financing and distribution process. Before you read the 5 pa...

Australia Film Grants and Financing

The Australian Government actively and aggressively helps fund film projects by Australian filmmakers. There is a strong and healthy film industry in Australia and the country is internationally known for its actors, cinematographers, production designers, animators and its interesting and diverse landscapes. The Australian government helps support, fund, preserve and inspire films of a wide variety of genres. Some of this support has helped launched the careers of famous Australian actors su...

UK Film Grants: United Kingdom Film Funding

If you live in the UK, you’re lucky. The British Government is incredibly supportive of their film and television industry. There are many sources available to help you finance your films, documentaries, shorts and creative videos in the United Kingdom. The list below, although not comprehensive, will nevertheless point in you in the right direction and help you get started with your film financing research. UK Film Council The UK Film Council has multiple funding initiatives and is und...

Canada Film Grants and Funding Sources

There is a lot of opportunity in Canada to get film funding and grants for your feature films, documentaries and short films There is no 1 right way to apply for funding in Canada. While Ontario and British Columbia are the two biggest entertainment centers, there are opportunities in all of the Provinces for funding that help filmmakers get their scripts developed, the film (or television series) shot, and even money for post production and marketing. Below is a list of Canadian funding and...