February 2026 Masterclass
Get Your Film Funded, Produced And Distributed Globally
Joanne Butcher is a film funding strategist and consulting producer with 25 features in distribution and 150+ in development. Her S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Formula gives filmmakers a clear path to funding, production, and distribution—without wishful thinking. Come see what it's all about.
Come to the Masterclass
Get Your Film Funded, Produced And Distributed Globally
Monday, February
3pm Los Angeles Time/6pm New York Time
Turn Your Film Into a Funded Reality.
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Fund Your Film. Make It. Get It Seen.
This Masterclass Shows You How:
Learn a proven seven-step framework that guides you through the full film production process
Follow the same steps Joanne uses with her private clients
Build your project with a strategy that includes fundraising from the start — not as an afterthought
Replace hope and guesswork with a realistic, actionable plan to finance your film
The Filmmaker's Life Podcast
The Filmmaker’s Life is a bi-weekly podcast series of informal conversations with diverse filmmakers throughout the industry. We talk about their lives as filmmakers, how they got started, and their experience with the business ($) of filmmaking.
Making Movies. Making $$. The Business of Film on Clubhouse
Join us every Tuesday at 9:30am Los Angeles Time / 12:30 New York Time to talk all things filmmaking! Come to JoanneFilm’s House!
The weekly room is called: Making Movies. Business of Film. Our group of moderators are all filmmakers who have completed and delivered feature films, and they’re sharing their experiences and answering your questions!
FAQs
Got Questions? Find Answers Here!
Who should attend this workshop?
Whether you're a first-time filmmaker or a veteran, our workshops are designed to assist filmmakers no matter where they are in the careers.
What will I learn in this workshop?
You'll learn the same 7 steps Joanne takes her clients through and it will change the way you approach filmmaking by giving you new strategies and processes to consider with each of your films.
Why should I attend this workshop?
If you are tired of being STUCK trying to get your film made and you are ready to turn the dream into a reality. This workshop will help you discover strategies you can implement into your filmmaking to propel you towards making a sustainable career in filmmaking. Are you ready to get your film funded, produced and distributed globally?
How do I work with Joanne?
If you're ready to take your filmmakering to another level and learn how you can make a sustainable career our of filmmaking, schedule a Filmmaker Success Breakthrough Session and talk with Joanne at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/book-a-call