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Digital toolkitDirect checkout

90 Day Film Festival Strategy

Problem: A festival acceptance can become an expensive weekend instead of a career opportunity.

You get: A 90-day playbook, tracker, action workbook, and festival budget workbook.

Why trust it: Built from 25+ years of filmmaking and 75+ festival awards.

$99 one-time · Secure Stripe checkout · Verified buyer library after payment. View Festival Strategy →
Funding systemDirect checkout

Brand-Funded Documentary

Problem: Grant-only funding plans can leave strong films waiting for money that may never arrive.

You get: A practical system for positioning, targeting, pitching, and protecting sponsor-funded documentary deals.

Includes: Start Here plus seven practical training modules.

Why trust it: Built by active filmmakers who are still raising money for independent work.

$297 one-time · Secure Stripe checkout · Verified buyer library after payment. View System Details →
AI filmmaker toolkitDirect checkout

Grant & Fund Researcher

Problem: Filmmakers lose days chasing stale opportunities, unclear eligibility, and giant grant lists.

You get: Official-source research, a working funding pipeline, CSV export, and clear next actions.

Why trust it: Built around verification, evidence, and the real funding workflow of independent filmmakers.

$99 one-time · Secure Stripe checkout · Protected ZIP delivery after payment. View Toolkit Details →
Done-for-you researchDirect checkout

Funding Match

Your top 20 funders for your documentary, ranked, with deadlines, amounts and official links. Personally reviewed and delivered in 3 business days.

$149 one-time. Secure Stripe checkout. View Funding Match →
Done-with-you serviceApplication required

The Funding Package Sprint

Problem: You need a sponsor-ready package but do not want to spend weeks learning how to build one.

You get: Positioning, pitch deck, 25-brand target list, outreach sequence, revisions, and handoff support.

Why trust it: Kerry works directly on every package and is still funding independent films herself.

$2,500 · Limited to four films per month · Payment follows approval. Review and Apply →
Industry visibilityReview required

Advertise with Documentary411

Request a directory listing, featured placement, or category spotlight for a relevant filmmaker-facing company or resource.

Plans start at $99 per week. Submitting a request does not obligate you to purchase. View Advertising Options →
Done-with-youDirect checkout

Ask a Pro

Problem: One difficult decision is holding up your project and you need an experienced second set of eyes.

You get: A focused written answer or a one-hour strategy consult with Kerry David, with practical next steps.

Why trust it: Direct guidance from a 25+ year filmmaker who is still producing, funding, and releasing work.

$50/$500 one-time. Secure Stripe checkout. Email your question after payment. View Ask a Pro options → Consult with Kerry David →
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Filmmaking Equipment & Software

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