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Question: Can international student get financial support from investors for independent film (very serious question)?
(Posted by: on 2010-02-20 09:08:57)
I am 19 years old, staying United States with F- 1 Visa. I want to become a film director, and I am determined and serious about it. I would like to make my own film first, with my own film company, that would categorize my film as independent film and then work with major movie studios to distribute it. I know most people would recommend me to go into film school, and start as intern or assistant producer on a movie set to move up step by step. The problem is, I am financially disabled for colleges and do not have much time to move up step by step. I have to start filming my movie as soon as possible because I will probably have to financially support myself with the movie's success if that is possible. However, the problem is that I am not a citizen, not even a permanent residence. I am just an international student staying in the United States with F- 1 visa, which disqualifies me for many of financial aids for colleges. Would my status (F- 1 visa student) disqualify me for getting investment for film as well? I would greatly appreciate any advice, it would be much better if information is accurate and you are actually one of film investor. I'm also thinking about approaching to film producers since film producers handle financial part of films. But in that case, I heard that writers approach film producers not directors approaching film producers. and film producers would buy legal rights of screen play. I just want to know if I can find someone who can handle financial part of film and share the profits of my film just in case if I am not available for getting investment. |
