Master Independent Film Production
The definitive three-part series that takes you from financing your first film to securing worldwide distribution. Written by producers, for producers.
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Financing Your Film Without Losing Your Mind
A Producer's Guide to Getting Your Movie Made Post-COVID and Strikes, by Jason Matthewson
The first in a comprehensive three-part series covering the complete independent film production process. Master the complexities of film financing in today's challenging landscape with proven strategies that work in the post-COVID & post-strike era.
A Producer's Guide to Getting Your Movie Made Post-COVID and Strikes
by Jason Matthewson
Stop letting financing kill your film dreams. This isn't theory—it's the real-world playbook from a producer who's financed 100+ productions across five continents. Learn the exact strategies that work in today's post-COVID, post-strikes landscape, where traditional financing rules have been rewritten.
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Three essential books covering every stage of independent film production—from securing your first dollar to closing your first distribution deal.
Book 1
Financing Your Film Without Losing Your Mind
Master the art and science of film financing in today's challenging landscape. Learn proven strategies for securing investment, structuring deals, and keeping your sanity intact through the financing process.
Get your copy today for just £30.00
Book 2
Professionally Packaging an Investable Film
Bridge the gap between creative vision and commercial reality. This book teaches you how to build packages that financiers can't ignore and sales agents can actually sell.
You'll Learn How To:
Book 3
Securing Sales and Distribution
The final piece of the puzzle. Learn how to navigate the complex world of sales agents, distributors, and international markets to ensure your film reaches audiences worldwide.
Master:
Reading about financing is one thing. Getting your film financed is another. MARKIT Productions offers hands-on consulting services to help you apply what you've learned and secure the funding your project deserves. As a full-service production company with 100+ productions and 40+ awards, we offer everything from development to distribution.
Get an honest, professional assessment of your project's financiability before you waste time chasing the wrong investors.
Perfect your pitch and learn to present with confidence. Most producers lose deals in the room—not because of their project, but how they present it.
The complete package. We develop your entire financing strategy from the ground up and connect you with our vetted investor network.
Jason comes on board as Executive Producer, bringing active involvement in financing, strategic guidance, and direct investor introductions.
Get professional feedback on your existing deck before sending it to investors. Small fixes can mean the difference between a meeting and silence.
Professional line producer review to optimize costs, maximize tax credits, and ensure your budget stands up to investor scrutiny.
Ensure your financing structure makes sense before presenting to investors. We review sources, uses, and recoupment waterfalls.
For qualified projects only. We introduce you to 3-5 potential investors from our network. Fee only applies if introduction leads to an actual meeting.
Qualification Criteria:
Alternative:Backend participation instead of cash fee for qualified projects
MARKIT Productions is a full-service production company offering development, packaging, financing, production, post-production, sales, and distribution services. We bring projects from concept to screen with professional excellence.
Connect with active producers, access exclusive templates, and learn from industry professionals through our comprehensive community program.
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60-90 minute sessions with industry experts, panels, and Q&A. All sessions recorded and available in community portal.
Access financing templates, production documents, and bonus materials not available anywhere else.
Connect and collaborate with other filmmakers actively developing and producing projects worldwide.
Be first to know about MARKIT Productions projects and opportunities for collaboration.
20% off all consulting services, priority scheduling, and exclusive member-only packages.
Half-day Producer Summits in Los Angeles and London featuring networking, panels, and workshops.
Format: Half-Day Events (10 AM - 3 PM Saturdays)
Locations: Los Angeles & London
Capacity: 50-100 filmmakers per event
Ticket Price: £50-100 ($65-130) • Every attendee receives a complimentary book
What to Expect: Expert panels, networking sessions, pitch opportunities, and hands-on workshops designed for active producers serious about getting their films made.
Film schools, podcasts, and industry programs: Book Jason Matthewson as a guest speaker or explore partnership opportunities. With experience across 100+ productions and deep expertise in film financing, Jason delivers practical, engaging presentations that empower filmmakers at every level.
Topics Include: Film Financing Strategies • Independent Production • Packaging & Development • Sales & Distribution • Building a Sustainable Film Career
Whether you're buying the book, joining the community, or booking a consultation, you're taking the first step toward getting your film financed and produced. Let's make it happen.
MARKIT Productions brings unparalleled industry experience to publishing. Our books are crafted by practitioners who understand the challenges filmmakers face because we've navigated them ourselves.
With a portfolio spanning continents and genres, we've distilled our knowledge into resources that inform, empower, and inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Jason Matthewson is an award-winning producer, actor, writer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the film and TV industry. He is the CEO and founder of Markit Productions, an internationally recognized production company launched in 2023, responsible for acclaimed indie films such as Suppression, That’s Just Me, Purple Beatz, and When the Rain Ends.
As a producer, Jason oversees creative development, fundraising, packaging, hiring key crew, sales, and distribution. His films have premiered at festivals like Sundance, SXSW, and BFI London. He has raised over $20M in private equity and maintains regular contact with sales agents, distributors, major studios (Universal, Paramount, Netflix), talent agents, and investors.
Jason is also an accomplished actor with over 100 credits in theatre, TV and film, including lead roles in Downbound Wayfarer, When the Rain Ends, Private Detectives, and Black Ice.
He has won multiple awards for his acting including Best Actor at the Indie Feature Awards.
He currently has several high-profile projects in development or pre-production with major studios in various countries around the world. Additionally, Jason is the co-founder and director of the Gold Movie Awards, a major UK film festival and award show that is expanding globally. He is also a partner at The Old Film Farm.
Based between London, Dublin, and Los Angeles, Jason attends all the major film markets around the world (Cannes, AFM, EFM, Venice, LFF) and has developed an extensive understanding of the market from all perspectives—sales and buying power, market trends, what sells and what doesn't.
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