Managing Your Production's Cashflow

Line producer Nicole McKechnie and documentary producer Lisa Valencia-Svensson

tackle one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of filmmaking: managing your

production cashflow. They share practical strategies for navigating funding gaps,

delayed payments, and unexpected expenses across different formats—from feature

documentaries to series productions—while working with both domestic and

international partners. Learn how to bridge irregular funding installments, prioritize

payments when cashflow gets tight, and maintain your creative vision despite financial

constraints, plus what changes in documentary funding models producers should

prepare for.

Presented by the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) and hosted by Film Picnic, The Checklist is a podcast for documentary filmmakers who want practical guidance, creative strategies, and industry insight.

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