Am I able to download films and present them to audiences?

Liberty Lane Films does not authorize the distribution or presentation of its films without its express, written consent or prior approval. Though many films are exhibited/streamed on this website free of charge, if you would like to schedule a screening, we ask that you contact us directly to arrange this in a formal, approved way.

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If I give money to back a project by purchasing one of the project backer items in the shop, where does the money go?

Every dollar generated from this website or any of our other crowdfunding initiatives goes directly to support a film’s production. This may include development costs if the film is in the earliest stages, or it may include other items like wages/salaries, expenses for equipment purchases and rentals, catering, office supplies, recording and storage media, website hosting and other fees. Basically, we use the money to cover the expenses of the production. Some money goes to pay the credit card processing fees, typically 3.5-6.5%. If your donation contains a physical perk (e.g. T-Shirt or movie poster), then some of that money goes to cover the costs and shipping for those items.

Why should I trust you with my money?

For the last few years that we’ve been making films, we have used the money received from our project backers wisely to create and release films on tidy budgets. Check out our multiple-award-winning 2022 film, Here For Now, which leveraged a $5,000 budget to tell an amazing dramatic story.

Does the money for the film ‘Meet me at the club’ go to the Castro Country Club?

No. While we have worked closely with the CCC to tell this story, this film is not funded by, sponsored by, or otherwise affiliated with the Castro Country Club and donations to support this film are not tax-deductible. Distributed funds do not benefit the CCC. This is a production of Liberty Lane Films, LLC, an independent film production company based in San Francisco, California, USA.

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When can I see the finished film that I donated to?

Production schedules are frequently updated on this website. We work to deliver all of our projects on time, however, there are a number of factors that might affect the timeline of a film, including changes to the nature of a film during post-production. Another factor that can affect the timeline is aligning the film’s post-production process with a distribution strategy. Some films are staggered in a way to align with the submission deadlines of specific film festivals. We always try to deliver our films to the viewing public in a way the maximizes the energy and buzz for a film’s release.

You can also visit our Blog to get the latest updates and news, which will include updates to a film’s production and distribution timeline. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any specific questions.

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Okay, so I’m a producer on a film, does that mean I am involved with the production or post-production of the film?

Depending on the current needs of a given production, or its stage in the development/production process, we may not have an opportunity for you to join physically until the premiere event. If you back a project early in the process, we often provide an opportunity for backers to join us on set during production if it is an open set. Closed set projects, or closed set days are not available to anyone not on the call sheet. Feel free to reach out to the production team here.

Does backing a project or investing in a film mean that I am a part owner of the production, or that I am entitled to any royalties or other return on my investment?

In filmmaking there are all different types of producers. Typically you have producers and executive producers who earn that title because they were materially involved with the production and the financing of a film. Then there are those who are given titles as an honorarium or as a perk for donating material resources, financial resources, or by donating their time to a given production. For the purposes of this website, and any films wholly owned by Liberty Lane Films, only Liberty Lane Films owns the rights to a film and is the sole beneficiary of any rewards or commissions derived from the sale of a film or its distribution. If you are interested in making a financial investment that would constitute an investment where partial ownership is a perk, that would need to be outlined in a contract.

But, no, investing in films through this website or any other platform through which a film is funded or partially funded, does not entitle the purchaser any rights to a film or a share of its profits.

Does backing a project guarantee me a seat at a film screening or premiere?

No. Unless one of the outlined perks includes a ticket or a reserved pass, all project backers and producers are asked to purchase tickets to the festival or other premiere event. If a movie is premiering at a private event where we are responsible for the ticket sales, it may be possible to accommodate complimentary ticket requests. In all cases, please send us a message on our website’s contact page.

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