Hands-on Coaching
Live & regular coaching to answer your specific questions & make sure you’re on track.
“Show&Tell provides a one stop shop for filmmakers looking for funders and partners...the coaching is invaluable!”
Our unique combination of coaching, community, and tools has helped hundreds of filmmakers raise millions of dollars.
Join NowFirst as a filmmaker then as a distribution strategist, Founder Keith Ochwat spent 16 years developing a unique approach to film fundraising & distribution that has helped hundreds of filmmakers raise millions of dollars.
"Fundraising and distribution can feel isolating and demoralizing, but Show&Tell has given me invaluable guidance and tools as I navigate my filmmaking journey."
We provide coaching, tools, and a community of like-minded filmmakers that will support you as you fundraise from non-traditional sources, build powerful partnerships & release your film in a whole new way.
Live & regular coaching to answer your specific questions & make sure you’re on track.
“Show&Tell provides a one stop shop for filmmakers looking for funders and partners...the coaching is invaluable!”
Connect with & get feedback from filmmakers actively fundraising & releasing their films.
"The Show&Tell team truly understands all the steps involved in helping filmmakers share their content with public television audiences. As a distributor, we appreciate the guidance Show&Tell provides."
Our curated library of webinars and downloadable content.
The Guides are viewable anytime on desktop or our Show&Tell App.
Each lesson can be paused, fast-forwarded, and re-watched as often as you'd like. This allows you to learn the content quickly and on your schedule.
Easily create online events & fundraisers to connect with fans in your backyard or around the world.
“Virtual screenings enabled me to connect with my audience and raise over $100,000 in sponsorship fees, ticket sales, and donations.”
Most filmmakers apply to the same funders like ITVS, IDA, Sundance Documentary Fund, Gucci Tribeca. Only a handful get them. We’ll teach you to expand your fundraising to include non-film grants, funding from companies, crowdfunding, and much more.
Remember Blockbuster? And going to theaters? The ways films are released have changed. We’ll teach you new and powerful ways to release your film from virtual events and fundraisers, educational sales, virtual events, and more.
We’ve helped nearly 100 documentary filmmakers secure a national PBS broadcast and raise millions in sponsorships. We’ll teach you our pro tips to getting into your film into the PBS system and selling sponsorships for your broadcast.
Finding the right allies to support your film is the first step. Next you need to have the right tools to make a good impression. We’ll teach you how to identify partners, create a pitch deck, and reach out to secure the support you need.
Big streamers like Netflix and Hulu know what they are looking for and how much they’re willing to pay. We’ll reveal the truth about streamers. And we’ll also explore other powerful ways to make money with your film and get it seen.
Filmmakers that join Show&Tell have access to our proprietary virtual screening platform--it's software we build from the ground up to help filmmakers share their film in a secure way, sell tickets, ask for donations, and interact with audiences.
“I learned more about funding and distributing my film in a single Show&Tell webinar than I did in months of research and web searching.”
“Virtual screenings enable me to reimagine how I connect with my audience. To date, we’re raised over $100,000 in sponsorship fees, ticket sales, and donations.”
“We’ve held over 60 virtual screenings for our short film supporting immigration causes, while generating over $45,000 to support our distribution.”
"The video guides and webinars are what I need to be successful in distribution and fundraising."
“Show&Tell is packed with invaluable information, tools, and expert advice to help you fundraise for your film.”
“Since my first virtual event, I’ve booked 37 more with partners ranging from universities to tech companies. I’ve raised $110,000 so far!”
Our approach has helped hundreds of filmmakers raise millions of dollars
Paid Annually
*Show&Tell Pro comes with our money-back guarantee. Give it a try. If you feel like the program isn't the right fit for you, simply email us within the first 30 days and we’ll issue you a full refund.
No matter where, we’re here to help you connect with your audience & make money.
We’ll Coach You As You Fundraise
Coaching on new fundraising strategies so you don’t have to apply to the same old grants or ask your friends & family for money. We’ll show you what to do then guide you along the way.
We’ll Help You Host a Fundraiser
Work-in-progress virtual fundraisers are less stressful than crowdfunding. They’re also invaluable for building partnerships to fuel your fundraising as you finish & release your film.
VIVA VERDI
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Work-in-progress virtual event to raise funds
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Promoted by Opera League of LA
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Sponsored by Italian food company Eataly
We’ll Guide Your Fundraising & Distribution Planning
Coaching on new strategies for distribution & fundraising so you can identify your audience then partner with aligned companies, conferences & foundations in your niche.
We’ll Help You Host a Fundraiser
Work-in-progress virtual fundraisers are less stressful than crowdfunding. They’re also invaluable for building partnerships to fuel your fundraising as you finish & release your film.
GET BUSY LIVING
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While in post on the film, the team booked 3 virtual events
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Virtual event sponsorship fees totalled $9,000
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Helped cash-flow final edits & deliverables for PBS
We’ll Help You Increase Revenues
Learn & receive guidance on new strategies for releasing your film. We’ll help you identify your audience then partner with aligned companies, conferences & foundations in your niche.
We’ll Help You Host Virtual Events
Create beautiful, customized landing pages for your film so you can host events, connect with attendees & generate revenue for your film. Easily sell tickets, ask for donations & sell products.
The Bowmakers
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First event: $7,000 in ticket sales
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Sales to date: $100,000+ during first 14 events
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Launched a national virtual tour partnering with symphony orchestras across the country
Join now and get access to our Guides, Member webinars & virtual screening platform!