A story driven fund empowering filmmakers to bring their proof of concept short into feature length films. 

The biggest challenge filmmakers face?

Not having enough money to make their films.

Ad Astra wants to help filmmakers like you build a body of work, by investing in your Proof of Concept Shorts (PoCs), while providing resources which would best allow the PoCs to be pitched to potential production studios and distributors.

Join us to…

  • Get fully funded without sacrificing creative control

  • Retain equity in your project and secure future revenue

  • Gain exposure to industry leaders and investors who believe in you

Why now?

  • "Indie film is struggling right now more than ever…The system has to change because this is simply unsustainable…We can work together, it can be filmmakers working with agencies, working with financiers, film sales companies, and distributors to make indie film sustainable for creatives and keep indie film alive.

    Sean Baker, Director of Anora (2024), The Florida Project (2017)

  • “PROOF OF CONCEPT is designed to accelerate the path to large-scale filmmaking for directors”

    Cate Blanchett’s film fund organization

  • “You're seeing a lot of films entering a marketplace off of trailers or sizzle reels and that changes the types of films that become available to a film festival that wants to be an acquisitions marketplace”

    Jason Ishikawa, Senior Sales Executive at Cinetic Media

How it Works

  • Filmmakers submit scripts, concepts, or completed works.

  • Projects are evaluated based on story and narrative.

  • We notify directors and fund a percentage of the production budget.

  • We support the film’s progress, providing any necessary support or mentorship.

  • Once completed and submitted to festivals, we bring the PoC idea to distributors who would be interested in the project.

  • While a distribution deal is not guaranteed to aim to put the film out their and in front of the right people.

Our Goals

  • Help Filmmakers with Unique Ideas

    Give a chance for talented filmmakers to exhibit and share there work and potentially allow for it to grow into something bigger

  • Create a Healthy Cycle Between Investors and Filmmakers

    Establish a sustainable system where investors see clear value in funding PoC’s, and filmmakers gain reliable access to financing, allowing for continuous project development and long term industry growth.

  • Redefine the Path to Independent Film Success

    Break away from traditional barriers by offering innovative funding models, strategic exposure, and direct access to key industry players

Your Vision.

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Your control.

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Your Success.

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Your Vision. • Your control. • Your Success. •

Our fund works on a submission basis and an application does not deem funding.

Join the waitlist!

Benefits of Joining Early

Early Access to Information
Be the first to learn about deadlines and the submission process.

Exclusive Information Opportunities
Opportunity to schedule a meeting with us to learn more about our project.

Educational Resources
Receive resources and templates on how to structure your project for submission.