Line producer Nicole McKechnie and documentary producer Lisa Valencia-Svensson
tackle one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of filmmaking: managing your
production cashflow. They share practical strategies for navigating funding gaps,
delayed payments, and unexpected expenses across different formats—from feature
documentaries to series productions—while working with both domestic and
international partners. Learn how to bridge irregular funding installments, prioritize
payments when cashflow gets tight, and maintain your creative vision despite financial
constraints, plus what changes in documentary funding models producers should
prepare for.
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