Best Scott duPont Podcasts (2025)

Musician turned Producer John Blair describes the long journey of getting this dream documentary project finished and released for the public to enjoy.

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710. Getting Potential Investors to make a Decision! 22:01

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Host Scott duPont discusses how potential investors think and shares a few tools & thoughts to get them to actually make a YES or NO decision vs. the long drawn out “Maybe”.

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709. HOW this podcast started and WHY I keep doing it? 20:11

22d ago20:11

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Host Scott duPont shares the tragic story of what led him to start this podcast and why his mission continues to help advise other filmmakers in navigating and fast tracking their funding.

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708. Earn respect & confidence of potential investors, so they actually invest! 18:46

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Host Scott duPont reveals the KEY addition he made to his team and in his first business plan 30 years ago that helped him raise over $1M for his first feature length motion picture “The BROS.”

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#95: Local Hero Phil Williams 25:50

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Phil Williams, titan of local journalism, five-time duPont-Columbia Award winner and dubbed “Nashville’s Nosiest Bitch” - by satirist John Oliver - talks about his most recent duPont Award-winning investigation, Hate Comes to Main Street. In the series, Williams squares off with local right-wing politicians and white supremacists to expose how cons…

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707. After several shorts, filmmaker & DP Terrance McLeod takes a leap of faith to make his first feature “A Season for Love” just released. 14:16

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Cinematographer Terrance McLeod shares how he made the transition from DP to writer-director-producer of his first feature film “A Season for Love”.

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706. Filmmakers Grant & Tachel share advice & discuss their path to success from their first micro-budgets to recent award-winning hit movies including their latest “Angie’s Cure”. 49:07

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Instead of show business, Corey Grant & Lanett Tachel talk about “Business show” and share inspiring stories of grit, determination, hustle and investing in their own movies first before finding other investors.

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705. Filmmaker Kayla Tabish shares some wild producing stories and discusses her latest movie “Conspiracy of Fear” now in release. 22:34

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Tabish shares how she started out as an actor who transitioned into producing (including fundraising) and now is able to write, direct and star in he own projects including her latest movie “Conspiracy of Fear”.

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704. Logical, common sense when sharing your movie with potential investors. 21:45

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Host Scott duPont reminds indie filmmakers about some of the fundamentals and the common sense, logical things potential investors look for before they invest in a film project.

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703. Filmmakers Steven LaMorte & Amy Schumacher share the journey of their latest movie project: “Screamboat” now in wide release! 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Fresh off their last hit movie “The Mean One” Steven LaMorte & Amy Schumacher share how they were able to get their new indie hit film “Screamboat” off the ground which included incredible timing.

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702. Award winning Writer-Director-Producer James Kicklighter discusses his filmmaking journey & his latest release “The American Question”. 21:26

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From a tiny rural town in GA to LA, filmmaker James Kicklighter shares insights from his journey as a filmmaker, his latest film release “The American Question” and a potential studio project now in the works.

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701. New Season & Exciting New Market for Indie Films! 18:56

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Host Scott duPont kicks off a brand new season 7 with some observations, advice and shares some exciting new, low budget indie films blowing up the box office right now!

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654. Legendary Dov S-S Simens (continued) talks about How to Raise $ for your first low budget movie (Part II) 43:42

8M ago43:42

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This BONUS episode reveals some fundraising ideas and tips for your first or second feature from the legendary Dov S-S Simens.

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653. Legendary Dov S-S Simens (Founder of the 2-Day Film School, China Film Academy and MENA Movie Studio) talks about How to Produce & How to Raise $ for your first low budget movie (Part I) 42:52

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Even if you’ve made 1 or 2 features already, you’ll likely learn some great tips & strategies from this BONUS episode.

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652. Season Finale / What to do when Investors drop out? 13:13

9M ago13:13

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The LAST official episode of season 6 and host Scott duPont addresses How to handle investors who commit, but at the last minute drop out or can’t deliver the investment(s) promised.

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651. A $28K feature shot in LA with Hollywood actors & all post production costs for less than $28K? Baumgarten’s “Kyle’s Pocket Dial” is proof & likely a massive ROI! 16:09

9M ago16:09

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$28K is NOT a typo! Find out where writer-director-producer Michael Baumgarten got the money and how he pulled off this extreme micro-budget feature film releasing soon.

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650. Forty (40) STUPID things filmmakers do during fundraising (Part II) 28:52

9M ago28:52

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Host Scott duPont shares the other 20 stupid things indie filmmakers do that often cost them getting investors. A MUST-LISTEN to episode!

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#94: MSNBC's Rachel Maddow & Dean Jelani Cobb on Covering American Politics 51:53

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“I don't want to have my chain yanked. I do not want to report on things in the news because a bad faith actor is driving me to do that. I do not play requests.’” – Rachel Maddow2020 duPont-Columbia Award winner and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow talks to Dean Jelani Cobb about the urgency of reporting on the 2024 Presidential election. She also shares a…

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649. Forty (40) STUPID things filmmakers do during Fundraising (Part I) 33:19

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Host Scott duPont rants about some of the stupid mistakes many filmmakers make. These are the important Dos and DON’T’s that will make or break your next project getting funded.

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648. Filmmaker Jessica Mathews’ experience & work ethic (forged in restaurants) helped her become an award-winning Producer and she shares inspirational lessons learned. 21:51

10M ago21:51

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From waiting tables to producing movies and show running series, Actor-Producer Jessica Mathews shares how her work ethic helped her become a success in Hollywood.

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647. Filmmaker Greg A. Sager shares advice how teamwork keep his budgets conservative & discusses how he’s been able to produce 5 features including his latest movie “CHEAT”. 22:25

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Director-Writer-Producer Sager shares how he got into the business, how he adds production value without stretching his budgets and where he finds his investors.

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646. Attorney James Pacitti provides insight and guidance on avoiding the most common pitfalls in independent film financing, production & distribution. 34:53

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Pacitti also shares some stories of how his firm’s clients successfully raised production funds for their indie film projects.

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645. Crowdfunding expert & doc filmmaker Eileen Jerrett shares her experience supporting over 5,000 crowdfunding campaigns. Listen to her great tips & advice! 20:27

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A MUST LISTEN episode for any filmmakers considering a small raise between $25K to $100K towards partial or complete funding of their indie film(s).

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644. WHERE are today’s Investors getting their $ to invest in movies? 18:06

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Scott duPont shares WHERE his recent movie investors got their money & where some client’s investors got their money as well. He also shares 10 Life Events that happen that could make ANYONE you speak with, your next film investor!

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643. WHO are potential Investors for your movie? 23:58

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Host Scott duPont takes a deep dive (with specific examples) of WHO recent investors have been in his own films as well as his client’s movies. This episode will clarify WHO some of your likely investors will be.

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642. A trap that can sidetrack your funding & a solution of How to get a Producer attached! 19:49

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Host Scott duPont once again cautions filmmakers in raising movie money if their producing team doesn’t have enough experience & shares the best way to approach veteran producers and/or production companies.

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641. Filmmaker Danny LeGare raises $125K for his 1st feature at a bar! And how relationships led to a successful career including his latest movie Spirit of Friendship. 29:51

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A great in-depth conversation with LeGare sharing how to network, talk with, and gain the trust of potential investors for YOUR film project.

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640. Filmmaker Maria Capp’s advice on networking & being fearless in producing as she releases her latest movie The Lady of the Lake: The Legend of Lake Ronkonkoma. 30:26

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Writer-Producer-Director Maria Capp shares advice on how she has been able to put together a string of features and get them produced including her latest passion project: The Lady of the Lake.

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639. Why Investor LISTS do NOT work! 15:22

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Host Scott duPont carefully walks through many reasons why Investor Lists usually don’t yield investors for low budget, indie films.

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638. Another Movie Funded! 17:51

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Host Scott duPont just wrapped funding on his latest movie project and while the “fundraising” is NEVER easy, he reminds filmmakers how the process always works.

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Episode 637. Avoid the “One” Stupid Thing that could spook a potential investor. 8:52

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Host Scott duPont shares how important this is and how to avoid a potential investor walking away from your project.

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636. Pericles Rellas (“Money Mindset” expert) shares priceless advice for indie filmmakers fundraising for their movies. 26:09

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Probably the MOST IMPORTANT episode this season for filmmakers to listen to, especially for filmmakers who don’t have the right “mindset” dialed in before approaching potential investors!

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635. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares sage advice for filmmakers who are looking to get their “projects greenlit.” (Part II) 16:56

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Great advice from one of the world’s top entertainment attorneys and deal makers.

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634. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares “What film investors should ask before investing?” (Part I) 18:44

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Any and potential film investors needs to listen to this episode!

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633. Scott Jones shares advice on understanding your film’s market & audience, fundraising and what his company looks for in producing and picking up finished films including “A Rocky Mountain Affair” 27:43

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Veteran Producer Jones also shares how his company Artist View Entertainment can help filmmakers with finishing and/or distribution.

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632. Dr. Chris Whaley and the Incredible True story of “The Masked Saint” and the amazing journey how a multi-million movie came together! 32:43

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The amazing story of a wrestler who became a pastor (and a true hero) and then with persistence got his life story turned into a movie.

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631. Coach, sales expert and author Kevin Ray Ward shares valuable strategies & advice on how to get more investors to say YES! 22:04

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Anyone looking for investors (including film investors) can gain some great insights from sales expert Kevin Ward who literally wrote “The Book of Yes”.

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630. Producer William Garcia discusses raising equity, doing product placement & integration, etc. for indie films including his latest movie “Rally Caps”! 27:40

1y ago27:40

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Filmmaker William Garcia (being a line producer as well) also discusses the importance of starting every project with a solid, accurate budget and top sheet to share with potential investors.

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#93 Correspondent Matt Gutman and His ABC News Producing Team on Tracking Trash 33:08

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“If we're not looking at these issues and understanding them for what they actually are - not just what we hope they are - I don't see much of a bright future, for my kids or anybody else's.”—Evan Simon, ABC News ProducerEver wonder if your plastic really gets recycled when you throw it in that bin? Lisa Cohen and Abi Wright speak to ABC News’ Chie…

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629. Monroe Mann: “Guerilla Networking” your way into long term capital relationships that may end up funding your next project! 39:02

1y ago39:02

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Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.

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628. Writer-Director Rick Pamplin discusses resilience in fundraising and staying the course to join filmmakers with long careers. 36:09

1y ago36:09

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Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.

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627. Reality Check. BEFORE fundraising, check your Language! 20:27

1y ago20:27

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Host Scott duPont shares specific examples of disempowering language (words) that will stop your fundraising chances and what language will empower you and help attract potential investors.

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626. Producer Brian Long shares his winning formula putting together 3 features in a row, including the recently released “A Stage of Twilight”! 30:55

1y ago30:55

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Must listen to episode on some strategies filmmaker Brian Long shares which helped him get 3 feature films funded back to back!

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625. Investors invest in People first, Projects second. 12:23

1y ago12:23

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Host Scott duPont shares why the personal, emotional connection is so important on the initial phase of indie film fundraising and why almost all first time investor invest in “people” first, while the project is secondary.

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624. Dos & Don’ts of Film Fundraising! 12:24

1y ago12:24

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Host Scott duPont concisely shares his “16 Commandments” (aka the “Dos & Don’ts” of Film Fundraising). You may need to listen to this short episode twice!

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623. Monroe Mann: How failure led to his first feature, a law degree & his fundraising book TRUST. 35:27

1y ago35:27

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Entertainment attorney, filmmaker, author and entrepreneur Monroe Mann shares valuable advice on film fundraising and much more.

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622. Producer Gregg Hale shares how “The Blair Witch Project” (most profitable indie film ever) got funded and also reveals his latest project “Emerald Anvil”! 47:33

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The longest, but possibly the most interesting episode of all 6 seasons! Gregg Hale shares stories from getting “The Blair Witch Project” funded and picked up at Sundance (later earning hundreds of millions$) and also for the first time reveals plans for his next big project “Emerald Anvil”!

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621. Producer Mark Mosrie (and his team) pivot during Covid and successfully fund their feature “The Legend of Lake Hollow” now in release! 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

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Scott duPont interviews filmmaker Mark Mosrie on how he and his team quickly changed course when Covid started. They successfully funded their movie and even came in under budget.

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620. IMPORTANT to Fill the missing holes in your team. 17:02

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Host Scott duPont stresses the importance of adding one or two veteran producers to your project (and the business plan) which will help attract more potential investors.

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