Learn from Mickey Vetter, Film Financier & Co-Founder of FilmHedge!

Get an Equity and Lending Materials Cheat Sheet!

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 webinar is now available to watch on-demand and no longer live.

Raising money for your film can feel like navigating a maze. Even with the perfect script, team, and vision, a project can stall without the right financing. That’s why knowing where to find equity investors — and how to approach them — isn’t just a business skill; it’s a creative survival skill. In today’s competitive industry, understanding how financiers think and what they expect can make the difference between an idea that stays on paper and a film that hits the screen.

But knowing you need funding and actually securing it are two very different things. Many filmmakers chase the wrong investors, pitch incorrectly, or misunderstand what lenders and equity partners want. Should you approach an angel investor, family office, or private equity group? What’s the difference between equity and fixed-interest lending? Each type of investor has unique motivations, return expectations, and deal structures. Without this insight, even the best projects can hit a wall.

That’s where Mickey Vetter comes in. As Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of FilmHedge, Mickey has spent over two decades bridging the worlds of entertainment and finance. He’s helped independent filmmakers and studios secure institutional capital and has developed tools that connect creators with sophisticated investors in a transparent, scalable way. Mickey has a rare perspective: he knows exactly how financiers think, what motivates them, and how to position your project for success in today’s evolving landscape.

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, Mickey will walk you through how to identify and approach the right investors for your film. You’ll learn to distinguish between equity and debt, understand what drives each type of financier, and discover where to find and connect with them. You’ll get insider tips for crafting outreach, building relationships, and avoiding common mistakes that derail deals. By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap — plus an Equity and Lending Materials Cheat Sheet — so you can confidently raise capital for your next film!

PLUS! You Will Receive:

• An Equity and Lending Materials Cheat Sheet

Understanding The Landscape: Equity Vs. Debt

• What is an equity investor vs. a lender

• How they make money — profit participation vs. interest and security

• Why some investors prefer equity upside while others require fixed returns

• Common hybrid structures and waterfall example

Why They Invest Or Lend

• The psychology and motivation behind each type:

• Angels

• Family Offices

• RIAs/MFOs

• Endowments & Foundations

• Private Equity

• Banks

• What “risk vs. reward” looks like from each perspective

Tips For Finding And Contacting Each Type

• Where to meet them

• How to qualify whether they’re a fit for film/entertainment investments

• Approaching investors the right way — relationship first, pitch second

• Crafting your outreach message and follow-up strategy

• Common Pitfalls to avoid

Matching The Right Investor to Your Project

• How to assess your project’s capital needs and timeframe

• What level of investor sophistication you’re ready for

• Choosing between equity, debt, or a hybrid structure

• Building the right team around your financing strategy

Materials You’ll Need to Raise Capital

• The 5 Essential materials you will need

• How to present these professionally for each audience segment

Q & A with Mickey

• Writers preparing to pitch a film that requires private financing

• Filmmakers and producers seeking to raise capital or secure investors for their projects

• Creatives transitioning from crowdfunding to professional, investor-backed financing

• Industry professionals who want to understand how different investors and lenders think

• Executives or entrepreneurs exploring entertainment as a new investment opportunity

• Anyone ready to approach film financing strategically, confidently, and professionally