How do independent films actually get financed, packaged,and distributed?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits downwith producer, distributor, and educator Shayla Riggle to discuss the business side of filmmaking and the launch of the Colorado Film & Video Association (CFVA) Producer Accelerator.

Shayla shares her journey from theater and acting to filmsales, acquisitions, and distribution, and explains why understanding the business of filmmaking is essential for producers, directors, and independent filmmakers looking to build sustainable careers.

Topics covered in this episode include:

🎬 Film Financing & Raising Money for Movies
📦 Packaging Film Projects & Attaching Talent
📊 Budgeting & Pre-Production Planning
📺 Film Distribution & Sales Strategies
🎯 Pitch Decks & Investor Presentations
🏔️ Building Colorado's Film Industry
🎥 Sundance's Impact on Colorado Filmmaking
🤝 Producer Mentorship & Career Development
💡Creating Sustainable Independent Film Careers

Whether you're an aspiring producer, filmmaker,screenwriter, director, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with practical advice for navigating today's film industry.

ABOUT SHAYLA RIGGLE

Shayla Riggle is a producer, film distribution professional,and founder of Entertainment Industry Intelligence. She is helping lead the CFVA Producer Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind Colorado program focused on teaching filmmakers the business fundamentals needed to finance, package,pitch, produce, and distribute successful projects.

CFVA Producer Accelerator

https://www.cfva.com/producer-accelerator

ECHELON STUDIOS

https://echelonstudios.us/

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE

https://www.theeii.com/

CONNECT WITH SHAYLA
Instagram: @theiii_official

Set Talks is Colorado's film industry podcast featuringconversations with filmmakers, producers, actors, crew members, film commissioners, and industry leaders working to grow Colorado's film and television community.

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00:00 Introduction

02:04 Shayla Riggle – Actress & Filmmaker

06:50 Entertainment Industry Intelligence (Eii)

11:49 CFVA Producer Accelerator

17:00 Producer Accelerator – Live Event

18:14 The Colorado Film Scene

23:08 The Importance of a Good Film Producer

25:35 Advice for First Time Film Producers

31:38 Film Business 101

34:53 The importance of Film Mentors

36:22 Why Producers in Colorado matters

39:19 Who should sign up for The Producer Accelerator?

40:54 A Successful Colorado Film Industry

42:16 Why sign up for the Producer Accelerator?

44:16 Follow the Producer Accelerator