About
Helping Independent Films Build Momentum
David Bayo is an independent film funding strategist who works with filmmakers on grant research, funding pathways, producer identification and project positioning.
Rather than focusing only on applications, his work begins earlier—helping projects identify realistic opportunities, build stronger funding strategies and prepare the materials needed before approaching funders or producers.
His focus is on supporting independent filmmakers so they can spend more time developing great films while the strategic groundwork is handled professionally.
How the work is approached
Stage before ambition
Every recommendation is made against where the project is today, not where it could be in two years.
Research before writing
Eligibility, precedent and slate fit are checked before an application or an approach is drafted.
Sequence before volume
Fewer approaches, made in the right order, outperform a wide submission campaign.