Colorado's Producer Accelerator | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Shayla Riggle

How do independent films actually get financed, packaged, and distributed? In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with 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 film sales, 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-acceler... 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 featuring conversations with filmmakers, producers, actors, crew members, film commissioners, and industry leaders working to grow Colorado's film and television community. Subscribe for new episodes featuring Colorado's film professionals and creative leaders. #Filmmaking #FilmProducer #FilmFinancing #FilmDistribution #IndependentFilm #ColoradoFilm #SetTalks #FilmIndustry #Producer #Screenwriting #Sundance #FilmFunding #MovieMaking #FilmBusiness #CFVA Connect with the Local Colorado Film community! Become a member of WIFMCO - https://www.wifmco.org/members Become a Member at CFVA - https://www.cfva.com/memberships 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