The Prenups: What Filmmakers and Funders Should Talk About Before Tying the Knot
More and more, filmmakers need financing and support to tell the stories that can open eyes and minds, humanize tough issues and show what’s really going on in the world. So why do some funder/maker/advocate relationships thrive, while others have decidedly mixed results? That's the question that sparked The Prenups, a new online tool hosted by Active Voice. Informed by dozens of interviews and partner organizations, including ITVS, these questions, ideas and observations are designed to help all parties forge more productive relationships and avoid many of the common obstacles that hold projects back.
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