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The Art of Film Funding

Carole Dean, Heather Lenz

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on independent-film funding, production, and distribution, featuring film-industry professionals such as filmmakers, producers, and platform founders. PR agencies could credibly pitch experienced indie filmmakers, producers, and specialists in financing, grants, marketing, or distribution; guests are generally working professionals rather than major celebrities, so booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 457

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.7k subscribers

Instagram: 6.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@fromtheheartproductions.com

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Host

Carole Dean - President of From the Heart Productions and author of The Art of Film Funding.

Heather Lenz - Director of the award-winning documentary Kusama: Infinity.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working expertise in independent filmmaking, producing, film finance, grants, distribution, or related services; guests include experienced filmmakers, producers, and founders of relevant companies or programs.
Required Achievements:  
Professional experience in independent film or a closely related field, Leadership of a relevant company, production, grant program, or platform, Notable work or recognition in film and media

Recent Guest Discussions

Dana Protsyshak - Creating, Selling, And Monetizing Vertical Drama; Creator-focused Platforms And Markets.

Marc Gray - Digital Content Provenance And Protecting Independent Films.

Apple TungFong - Film-festival Workflows, Film Identification, Content Protection, And Opportunities For Independent Films Beyond Festivals.

Garrett Patten - Building An Independent Film Career And Developing Projects Outside The Traditional Hollywood System.

Carole Joyce - Creating Effective Fundraising Trailers And Using Them To Strengthen Film-grant Applications.

Recent Topics

Film, Filmmaking, Independent Film, Film Funding, Film Distribution

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Art of Film Funding
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The Magic Happens in the Editing Room: How a Great Editor Can Transform Your Film Featuring accomplished editor and award-winning filmmaker Steven Lifshey

October 15, 2026

Send us Fan MailSteven Lifshey, an award-winning editor, director, and filmmaker with more than 30 years of professional post-production experience. Steven has worked with major television networks, including A&E, AMC, Discovery, Showtime, Comedy Central, and Food Network. His credits include editing episodes of Hoarders, Tiny House Nation, and Cold Case Files, along with promotional work for acclaimed television series including The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Dexter, and Chopped.(https:...

Hollywood Goes Vertical: How Filmmakers Can Create, Sell and Make Money from Vertical Drama

October 01, 2026

Send us Fan MailDana Protsyshak is the founder of Dana Productions, the LA Vertical Drama Market, and Vert-I-Go Media, a vertical drama platform designed with creators and community in mind.Grant application: https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards  Join our new educational platform From the Heart THRIVE and get free classes on film funding: https://fromtheheartproductions.thrivecart.com/from-the-heart-thrive/

Beyond the Festival: How to Protect, Distribute and Extend the Life of Your Independent Film

September 24, 2026

Send us Fan MailApple TungFong is the founder and CEO of CineLot, a technology platform designed to connect the many stages of the film-festival process—from submissions and judging to programming, screenings, filmmaker communication, and opportunities beyond the festival. Today, through CineLot and its partnerships, Apple is also helping bring professional film-identification and content-protection tools within reach of independent filmmakers.We are also joined by Marc Gray who is Chief Exec...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Art of Film Funding
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How do I get in touch with The Art of Film Funding?

The Art of Film Funding is hosted by Carole Dean and Heather Lenz. Its publicly listed email is info@fromtheheartproductions.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Art of Film Funding?

The publicly listed email for The Art of Film Funding: info@fromtheheartproductions.com.

How many listeners does The Art of Film Funding have?

Podseeker estimates The Art of Film Funding reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Art of Film Funding?

The Art of Film Funding typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working expertise in independent filmmaking, producing, film finance, grants, distribution, or related services; guests include experienced filmmakers, producers, and founders of relevant companies or programs. Common among recent guests: Professional experience in independent film or a closely related field; Leadership of a relevant company, production, grant program, or platform; Notable work or recognition in film and media. Recent guests include Dana Protsyshak, Marc Gray, and Apple TungFong.

How hard is it to get booked on The Art of Film Funding?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Art of Film Funding cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Filmmaking, Independent Film, Film Funding, and Film Distribution. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@fromtheheartproductions.com

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