Porter Pictures Reviews CNBC News Report, "Spare Cash? Maybe You Should Back A Hollywood Film"

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Aug. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- It seems to make sense that as the economy slowly begins to heat up in many areas, fans and follows might be willing to supprt the actors and/or directors that have provided the hits they enjoy. At least that's what CNBC writer Arjun Kharpal reports in a story about Spike Lee's plans. The story goes, "Hollywood filmmakers are moving online to raise funds through crowdsourcing, with even big-name directors finding it harder to fund their movies via traditional routes.

Oscar-award winning Spike Lee has become the latest high-profile director to take up the trend, announcing plans two weeks ago to raise $1.25 million for his latest film via Kickstarter, a crowdfunding platform where the public can pledge money towards the making of a movie. Lee follows in the footsteps of James Franco and Zach Braff, two other high-profile filmmakers looking to get their films financed through crowdfunding." "And Lee told CNBC that his fans could use the platform to pledge as little as $5 towards his next film.

"I have amassed a base. So what I'm doing is going direct to the people, who've received humour, good feeling, joy, stuff to think about, and say, I've done this for you past, for as little as five dollars you can help me get my next film made,"

Needless to say, the industry will be watching Lee's progress very closely over the remainder of his campaign. And Porter Pictures will keep their eyes on this new application of crowdsourcing. Who knows, Porter's next client just might be the first one.

About Porter Pictures
Porter Pictures, as a Producer's services house, specializes in the areas of; producer representation, distribution & marketing, film financing, project consultation, talent and intellectual property management, production, contract review, and music and film rights.

Porter Pictures' aims to be the independent filmmaker's greatest ally by bridging the gap between access and talent, that filmmakers may focus on the great act of creation behind each film and not be distracted by the business side of film.

Jeff Porter, founder and president of Porter Pictures, has spent his tenure in Hollywood developing, and cultivating relationships with distributors, studios, and financiers. He has played a key role in the negotiating of worldwide licensing and distribution agreements for over 50+ films.

Via Porter Pictures, Jeff aims to further assist the independent filmmaker by offering a wider array of services, which are all possible due to his long standing relationships with production entities, distributors and financiers around the world, evidence of his commitment to excellence and good business practices over the years.

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Source:
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http://www.cnbc.com/id/100939504