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ShowRunHer · The Indie Filmmaker's Platform

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Sundance Institute Feature Film Program$25KMay 15Open
IDA Enterprise Documentary Fund$20KRollingRolling
Black Public Media 360° Incubator$75KApr 30Open
Women in Film Foundation Grant$25KMay 5Open
Jerome Foundation Film & Video Grant$30KMay 28Open
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Currently Funding: Knock Knock — A Psychological Thriller Short Film

Michelle is documenting every step of the fundraising process in real time. Brand outreach, grants, product placement, crowdfunding. Follow along and steal the strategy for your own film.

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Protect your film before you shoot. The legal step most filmmakers skip — explained simply.

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How to identify brands, write the pitch, and structure deals that fund your film.

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Sales agents, distributors, streaming platforms — who does what and how to get a deal.

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Submit your screenplay — receive written coverage with synopsis, notes, strengths, weaknesses, and a recommend/pass.
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90-min deep dive — grants, brand deals, crowdfunding, and investors all mapped to your specific film.
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Film Funding Masterclass
Free live class — grants, brand deals, crowdfunding, and investor strategy. 50 seats. May 26, 7PM EST.
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What Filmmakers Are Saying
Michelle's guidance completely changed how I approached funding my documentary. I applied her grant strategy and got my first $15K within 60 days.
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Jasmine T.
Documentary Filmmaker · EP Consulting Client
The pitch deck critique was worth every dollar. She caught things I never would have seen and my deck went from a 'no' to getting three meetings in one week.
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Marcus W.
Narrative Filmmaker · Pitch Deck Review Client
I came to the Zoom Webinar not knowing what to expect. I left with a clear action plan for my short film. Michelle is the real deal — she doesn't hold anything back.
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Alicia B.
Short Film Director · Webinar Attendee
The 21-Day Program gave me structure I didn't know I needed. By Day 12 I had already landed my first brand deal for my film.
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Devon M.
Indie Filmmaker · 21-Day Program Graduate