How To Fund Your Indie Film - Panel #6
- dustin4289
- Jun 29
- 3 min read
SATURDAY, Sept. 27, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Location: FIRST ENTERTAINMENT CREDIT UNION: 6735 FOREST LAWN DRIVE, HOLLYWOOD 90068
Learn about how to fund your film through various avenues. (financial credit lines and loans, product placement sponsorships, tax incentives and much more!)
-PANELISTS-
MEYOUNG SPEKTOR
Meyoung Spektor is a leader at the intersection of finance and the arts. With over two decades of experience in mortgage financing and business development, she now serves as Director of Community Sales at First Entertainment Credit Union, the premier financial partner for creatives in the entertainment industry. A proud SAG-AFTRA member with an MBA and a deep understanding of life behind the scenes, Meyoung blends financial expertise with industry insight. She’s passionate about helping storytellers explore self-funding opportunities to bring their visions to life and is a strong advocate for financial wellness across the creative community.
NATASHA GOSS
From the age of 3, Natasha wanted to be an actor and a mother. And that is exactly what she became. She is married with an incredible 10-year-old son and is very much an actor.
Natasha grew up all over the world – South Africa, Australia, and the US—finally landing in Los Angeles. She studied Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong in Australia, later graduating from the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.
Her career spans a wide array of projects, from popular TV shows like Lostand Modern Family, to a mix of independent and studio films, most recently appearing in SAW X. She also co-created and starred in two web series that are currently streaming, and is excited to be producing and starring in a new film The Hole Truth for Back Up Plan Productions.
ALISON WITLEY
Alison Whitney is an all-around hustler! She acts, writes, produces and raises two young humanettes in LA.
Born and raised in New York, Alison went on to graduate from NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts: BFA in Acting. She works consistently in film/television with credits such as: Chicago Med, American Housewife, Black-ish, Superstore, Physical.
Alison wrote, produced and starred in two award-winning web series. She is an on-going contributor to The Catalyst Story Institute with her series FirstChild Problems. Her series, Common Charges, was screened at many festivals and awarded Best Acting in a Web Series: Hollywood & Vine Festival 2014.
Alison has gone on to utilize her unique comedic voice to normalize issues surrounding women’s health. She has a portfolio of projects about women in relation to their bodies, that make people laugh, squirm, and pee a little.
ALONZO VAN WILSON
Television professional with a career spanning over 40 years. He began as a production assistant and rose through the ranks to become an acclaimed costume designer before transitioning into writing and producing. His work has appeared on major platforms including HBO, Netflix, and FX.
Wilson is the Founder and Executive Director of Spirit Medicine Productions – RISE (SMP RISE), a nonprofit dedicated to workforce development in film, television, and digital media. Its mission is to empower underrepresented creatives seeking to rise within the entertainment industry. This fall, SMP RISE will launch RISE Lab, an inclusive new initiative designed for independent filmmakers who are ready to elevate their craft and careers.
-MODERATOR-
KAMBRA POTTER
Kambra Potter is a TV, film & commercial actress, screenwriter, host and emcee who has been proudly involved with multiple facets of the Burbank International Film Festival since 2018. Kambra first pursued her passion for performance through pageantry, and was named Miss Oklahoma Teen and later, Miss Oklahoma. Most recently, Kambra portrayed the supporting-lead role of Sorority President, Steph in the Lifetime thriller "Sisters for Life.” She also played a pivotal role as the wife of a U.S. Marine with PTSD in the dramatic feature film "86 Melrose Ave," which found success in the festival circuit & is now available on a variety of VOD platforms. Kambra has also been selected as a contestant on “Let’s Make A Deal” with Wayne Brady. Holding a BA in Broadcast Journalism, Kambra has served as the on-camera host for dozens of celebrity red-carpet interviews and as the official Emcee for over 200 pageants across the U.S. She has also worked as an international event coordinator for high-profile corporations, and has garnered over $1.5 Million in revenue as a motivational speaker for a youth confidence organization. In 2023, Kambra began screenwriting and currently has several projects slated for development.
