Computer Support Blog

Making movies is an expensive undertaking.  Film production costs can grow excessively high.  Obvious costs like crew salaries and equipment are only part of the issue. Less apparent costs such as IT support for the computers used in editing and sound mixing also add up for independent filmmakers. Fortunately, there are online resources that can help independent projects find the funding they need. Cool person in technology Stephan Paternot is the CEO of Slated, a company that aims to give independent productions a better chance at finding the financing they need for a successful release.  Paternot’s site is a special directory of films looking for investors.  Slated hosts profiles for each film that detail the project’s plot, creative history, and production team.  Potential investors can browse through these profiles to find films that they want to help fund either for financial return or for artistic patronage.

Some independent filmmakers have turned to the less traditional method of crowdsourcing their projects.  However, the vast majority of films still receive funding through individual investors or studios.  Even filmmakers with name recognition often have trouble finding financing for their films if the subject material is niche or unproven in the market.  Slated gives those filmmakers an online platform where they can pitch their project to a large group of investors.  With the ability to promote the project to more potential backers, users on Paternot’s site have a better chance of actually making their personal projects a reality.

At the moment, Slated has no mobile option and is only viewable through the web.  Any users who have trouble either posting profiles or browsing through the directory should find a PC tech support provider to determine the issue.

Paternot has a long history working in entertainment himself. He founded PalmStar Entertainment in 2004, a studio that produces films based on true stories.  This cool person then founded Slated in 2009, several years after working in Hollywood and developing helpful connections.  Paternot doesn’t only have a strong background in entertainment, but also in technology.  In the 1990’s, he founded an early Internet company named TheGlobe.com.  He ran the company for six years before moving on to pursue other endeavors. With experience in both film production and technology, Paternot seems to be the perfect person to introduce the concept of Slated to the world.

About RESCUECOM:

RESCUECOM provides computer repair and computer support, 24/7: Meeting every tech support need including data recovery, virus removal, networking, wireless services, and computer support for all brands of hardware and software. For computer support or information on products, services, or computer repair, visit https://www.rescuecom.com or call 1-800-RESCUE-PC.

For More Information, Contact:

David Milman
CEO
david@rescuecom.com
1-315-882-1100

Filed under: startups