This panel discussion covers the many ways to raise funds for the multiple stages of producing and distributing an independent film project. As the panelists understand from personal experience, unstable markets and uncertain economic prospects are making traditional funding sources less dependable; they share their personal stories about filmmaking and fundraising for independent projects, including the ups and downs of the process. The moderator for this event is Natalie Difford, senior program officer at Chicken and Egg Pictures. The panelists include Julia Bacha, director and producer of Budrus, Randall Dottin, director and producer of Lifted, and Edwin Pagán, Founder-in-Chief of Latin Horror.