Discover Bragabilia Energy Film Funding initiative

Our first stop is in San Diego. Are you excited about turning your film dreams into reality? Come hang out with us in person for the Film Finance San Diego Workshop! We’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of pitching to fund your project, decoding budgets, and finding the right backers. Whether you’re a newbie or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is packed with practical tips and real-world advice. Don’t miss this chance to level up your film financing game!

Bragabilia Energy, an arts and entertainment-focused beverage brand, is launching a new independent film investment initiative designed to address what founder Steph Groce describes as a structural inequity in how films access early-stage investment.

“Most filmmakers are pitching for cash,” Groce explained to Vanguard Culture on a recent Sunday in January. “But not all investment is cash – investment also comes in terms of time and network.” read more...

Using the “Not All Investment is Money” Strategy

The Bragabilia Energy Film Funding Initiative curates a 10‑film slate each cycle by evaluating projects not only on artistic merit, but on their readiness to benefit from — and contribute to — a broader ecosystem of money and non‑financial investment. This approach is rooted in the belief that early‑stage films often need access more than they need cash, and that the right endorsement can unlock capital far more effectively than a check alone.