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Thoughts on acting, filmmaking, and the journey of starting over at 52.

Page 4 Films

Fractured Atlas 101: How Fiscal Sponsorship Actually Works (From Someone Who Just Used It)

Most filmmakers either don't know what fiscal sponsorship is, or think it's a grant. It isn't. Here's what I learned raising over $10,000 for Legacy through Fractured Atlas.

May 9, 2026

Projects

Why Some Films Get Funded and Some Don’t

Most filmmakers think funding is about the script. It isn't. I have two films in motion this year through Page 4 Films. One is fully funded. The other I'm self-financing. Same company, same producer, same year. Here's what I've learned about why each one needed a different approach, and why distribution is a research problem you have to solve before the cameras roll.

May 7, 2026

Projects

I’m Making a Short Film. Here’s Why I Need Your Help.

Simon, an actor, is transitioning to directing with his short film "Legacy." It follows Henry Chen, a Chinese-American restaurant owner who helps a young Black man in need. Currently in pre-production in Atlanta, Simon seeks financial backing for the $10,000 budget to cover production costs. Donations are tax-deductible.

March 31, 2026

Simon Shih

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