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Here is a interesting article in the magazine “Fast Company” related to the independent financing of films that I have not seen before.

IndieVest Attracts Indie-Film Investors With Reduced-Risk Model. Investing in independent cinema is usally just for those with money to burn. IndieVest promises both Hollywood-worthy perks and a relatively safe haven.

I found the model to be very interesting and wonder if it will be successful. Perhaps there is potential in a similar investment model for films that deal with matters of faith. To be able to invest in an independent “Christian” film you felt strongly about and then when the smoke clears, to get your money back …. now that WOULD be interesting.

I have to admit the difficulty the mainline studios have experienced over the last four years trying to figure out the very fickle Christian film-going audience has been interesting to watch with the “Passion of the Christ” in 2004 establishing in most people’s minds the “Faith in Film” movement and leading to successes like “Fireproof” today in 2008/2009.