Verde Group Films

04/27/2025

Best Band America is rolling! We’re hitting real music scenes—no TV fluff—finding unsung artists who rock. Confirmed: New Paltz, NY, May 29–30, with Savannah, Asheville, and Roanoke on deck. My Emmy-winning lens + a $50K prize for Season 1’s winner = raw, fan-voted stories.

Backed by believers like our Mt. Kisco crew, we’re streaming soon. Bands, sponsors, dreamers—join us! Follow on YouTube, X, Instagram for the beat. 🎸

04/27/2025

is an episodic TV-style program that travels to smaller cities across the country to highlight outstanding local bands with strong followi...

04/15/2025

Dreams don’t wait—they rock! Best Band America pilot season is funded, fueled, and underway, chasing unsung musicians across the U.S. with a $50K prize on the line. Huge thanks to our early investors and in-kind supporters—your belief lifts us higher than a Manhattan skyline. From Mt. Kisco’s vibe to New Paltz (May 29–30), we’re building something real. Excited? Join us—cash, hotel points, a motorhome or creativity, every bit counts! Follow . 🎸

04/13/2025

Spy-Cam alert! Our friend Mark Elliot caught Frankenstein’s Baby tearing it up at The Getaway Car in Mt. Kisco, NY, last night—crowd was electric! Not a Best...

03/20/2025

Machia Camp Hunter Ed Week is July 7th-12th. Day Camp in Milton, for kids 11-18! $200 for the week, includes lunch. Graduates can earn Hunter Safety Card, Bow Card and Lets Go Fishing certificate.

APPLY NOW: https://www.machiacamp.org/learn

02/14/2025

Need Video? 🎥
Tired of outsourcing to some guy?
Wish you had an in-house crew but can’t afford full-time staff?

✅ What if someone took charge of your video content—on contract?
✅ Someone with 550+ productions for brands like AT&T, ESPN, Family Channel, MSG Networks, P&G, HP?

🎬 Whether it’s a big deal or a quick shoot, Verde Group Films has you covered.

Instead of paying for a full-time team, hire us on contract and get exactly what you need—when you need it.

👉 Swipe through the carousel to see how we work!
📩 DM me or visit VerdeGroupFilms.com to chat. We got you.
verdegroupfilms.com/marketing/

01/26/2025

Go and shoot!

New Episode! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437065/episodes/16502694-episode-21-shoot-something-man.mp3?download=true

01/13/2025

Learning how it works.

New Podcast - MakeYour Film, episode 13 - Fundraising
Make Your Film - Episode 13: Fundraising https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437065/episodes/16425932-ep-13-fundraising-part-1.mp3?download=true

Fundraising for a film is both an art and a science. It requires as much force of personality as it does diligence, and there is no way to cover it fully in a short post. However, the key to successful fundraising is understanding exactly what you are raising money for, how it will be used, when it will be needed, and by whom.

Many filmmakers come to me with their projects, excited to get them off the ground. They have actors attached and some initial support, but then they drop a budget figure like $15 to $18 million. My first question is always, "How did you get to that number?" Often, they present comparable films as justification. The truth is, you need a realistic and grounded budget before you start asking for money. Without this, your fundraising efforts will lack credibility.

Start with a Realistic Budget

You need to either work with a budget partner who can help you get real numbers or take the time to build a fundamental budget yourself. This budget is your project’s financial “spine.” While budgets can fluctuate between script and screen, you must start on planet Earth when reaching out to investors.

The List Approach

Once you have your script and a basic budget, begin making lists:

Assets in Place – Do you have any cast or crew commitments? Are there any resources you already have access to?
Grants and Incentives – Look into realistic grants and tax incentives available in your shooting location.
Pledges of Support – Do you have any verbal commitments from potential partners or distribution interests?

Having a clear understanding of your starting position allows you to calculate how much money you still need to raise and identify your fundraising targets.

Understand Investor Dynamics

At the lower end of film budgets, investors will often want to control a significant percentage of your project. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing—use these relationships to your advantage. If you deliver on one project, you create a working model for future films.

Key Takeaway

Get a handle on the budget—the real one—and then go out and raise the money. Fundraising requires clarity, transparency, and persistence. Start small if you have to, but build a foundation of trust and success.

Now go make your film! 🎥

For more tips and resources, visit MakeYourFilm.net.

08/22/2024

With Isela Marin O'Brien – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

07/19/2024

Support this camp! Http://MachiaCamp.org

07/04/2024

July 8-13, 2024 we have a few openings!

05/05/2024