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Dumb Money - Budgeting, Scripting, Raising Finance and making a blockbuster indie film with Producers Aaron Ryder, Teddy Schwarzman and screenwriters Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo

The Filmmakers Podcast

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Balancing Budgets and Creativity in Filmmaking

The chapter explores the intricate relationship between budgeting and creative storytelling in filmmaking, discussing the challenges of managing finances while maintaining artistic vision. It delves into the experiences of a film budget falling through and the lessons learned from a failed project, emphasizing the importance of experienced producers in navigating such situations. The speakers share insights into premiering a film, the audience's reactions, and the significance of connecting with viewers through themes of underdog stories, counterculture, and humanism.

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