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Launch Films for a16z speedrun Founders

Launch Films for a16z speedrun Founders

How to plan a launch film around a speedrun cohort, from the first week to demo day.

How to plan a launch film around a speedrun cohort, from the first week to demo day.

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Daniel Farrell

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Film early

Cohort weeks fill up fast. Shooting in the first half of the program leaves the second half for launch, fundraising and demo day.

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Build one film, cut it three ways

One hero film for launch, a short cut for investor follow-ups, and a teaser for demo day, all from a single shoot.

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Ten days, fixed

The Te Dua launch sprint runs on a fixed ten-day window: idea, script, shoot, edit and cutdowns.

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Independent studio

Te Dua is an independent studio and is not affiliated with or endorsed by a16z or Y Combinator. Plan your launch.

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(Frequently Asked Questions)

How fast can we launch?

How much of our time does it take?

What if we don't love the idea?

What does a film cost?

We're a fund. Can you work across our portfolio?

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(Frequently Asked Questions)

How fast can we launch?

How much of our time does it take?

What if we don't love the idea?

What does a film cost?

We're a fund. Can you work across our portfolio?

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(Frequently Asked Questions)

How fast can we launch?

How much of our time does it take?

What if we don't love the idea?

What does a film cost?

We're a fund. Can you work across our portfolio?