Testimonial
"Working with Samaco Films has been a transformative experience. Franco Sama’s guidance and industry expertise have been instrumental in elevating my craft, providing invaluable insights and connections that have pushed me to the next level as a filmmaker.
After nearly a decade of independent production, this partnership has marked a significant step forward, bridging the gap between my indie roots and the full-time filmmaking career I’ve been striving for.”
Paul Foster
Writer/Director
Samaco Film Financing Academy Residency Graduate
Testimonial
“I discovered Franco Sama from a prerecorded webinar I purchased through a producing website. As I watched the webinar, it was clear to me that Franco knew what he was talking about. He had a way of explaining the process of financing your film that made sense and was easy to understand
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Although I had produced small-budget short independent films, I needed to learn more about financing feature films on a larger scale with bigger budgets. So, I reached out to Franco Sama. Franco has developed a proven and effective system for getting films financed and distributed that is a solid and sound plan that any investor or organization would trust.
So far, I am finding this to be true, as my team and I have hired Franco Sama as a consulting producer for our feature film. I have experienced firsthand how this system he has developed works. I am so grateful to have met Franco and to have learned from him, as a mentor and through his courses, the knowledge, wisdom, and sound advice.
I highly recommend Samaco Academy to any filmmaker who wishes to learn more about film financing and distribution. It is a great investment of your time and money. “
Amor Owens, SAG-AFTRA Actress and Producer at Hearth and Sky Studio LLC.
Testimonial
"I have been working with Franco and his team for several years. I took his Film Financing & Distribution Course, which provided me with the nuts and bolts of the financial side of the film industry.
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I was immensely pleased with everything he and his team offered. This led me to bring Franco onto my project, first as a Consulting Producer and then as an Executive Producer.
Franco has proven to be an invaluable resource. He is someone I trust implicitly. He has given himself selflessly to help me bring my project to fruition. He is reliable, thorough, and wonderfully responsive when a quick piece of advice is needed.
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I couldn’t be happier to have met and worked with him."
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Walter Jacobson
Screenwriter
Samaco Film Financing Academy Residency Graduate
Testimonial
"Franco's program is incredibly efficient and clear, featuring thorough explanations and excellent visuals.
He provides detailed instructions on how to create a movie and have it showcased globally. Additionally, he emphasizes critical pitfalls to avoid. I cannot stress enough how invaluable the knowledge I gained is!
The best part is that I expected to find a great teacher, but I also discovered a wonderful friend."
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Mariia Rudenko
Samaco Academy Film Financing Residency Graduate
Private Consultations
Residency Reservation
Application
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$99.00
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Serious candidates for the Samaco Film Financing Academy Residency Cycle must submit applications prior to the July 15th, 2026, Deadline.
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Residency Reservation Application Fee will be credited back to applicants upon full payment of tuition.
Once all 15 Residency Elect positions have been filled, approved candidates may choose to apply the Residency application fee toward the following six-week cycle or receive a full refund.
Full refunds will also be made to candidates who are not accepted into the Academy.
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