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Samaco
Film Financing Academy

Apply today to secure your Candidacy Residency

Samaco Film Financing Academy

Virtual

Residency Program

 

Independent Filmmakers, Writers, Directors, and Producers

 

Greenlight your own future.

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Stop letting a Lack of Capital hold your film projects hostage.

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Learn how to overcome systematic funding deficits by mastering the elite financing strategies you need to secure funding that your vision deserves.

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The Samaco Film Financing Academy is opening doors to its Exclusive Virtual Six-Week Master Film Finance Residency for up to 15 Filmmakers.

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Hosted by veteran Executive Producer & Film Financing Expert Franco Sama, who has partnered with hundreds of filmmakers, investors, and financiers to successfully produce over 35 independent feature films, securing theatrical releases and distribution deals with major studios including Universal and Samuel Goldwyn Films, landing placements on Netflix and other major streaming platforms.

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Learn how to:

 *Overcome systematic funding deficits

*Master the elite financing strategies

*Understand the “Investor’s Mindset”

*Use Production Strategy to enhance the attraction of financiers

*Build a pitch that converts “interest” into “investment”

 

Unlock the mysteries surrounding funding your cinematic vision

 And secure funding that your vision deserves.​​

 

Application approval is required.

 

 

 

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Residency Application Deadline  July 22, 2026

Residency Begins July 29, 2026

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