Everyone makers mistakes, the key is keeping them manageable and learning from them. Here are 5 mistakes that can cost filmmakers tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

In the film industry, we’re all ont he cutting edge of culture. Unfortunately, the contrarian tendencies of our artistic sides sometimes causes us to assume if it’s popular, it’s bad. That’s an oversimplification. Here’s why.

Documentary and narrative films aren’t just different styles, they’re entirely different beasts! It’s amazing how different the financing systems are. Learn more in this article.

There’s a lot more to Distribution than Filmmakers think. Here are some things I learned at the helm of a US Distributor.

COVID-19 affected the entire world. To some degree, it still affects us all. Here’s 2023 update to some estimations I made in 2020 as to the effects of the pandemic on the industry.

If you want to make a movie, you need to raise money. In order to raise any significant capital, you’ll need a package, and that cost money. Here’s where you raise the first money in.

If you’re a screenwriter, you’ve probably toyed with the idea of selling your script. Here’s some advice from a script doctor and a rebuttal from an executive producer.

All distributors get asked if they do anything with shorts on a shockingly frequent basis. Unfortunately, most distributors don’t do anything with shorts, as there’s a very limited market for those who watch them. Here’s how you grow beyond them.

If you want to make a living in film, it’s not enough to be creative. You also need to have a strong business sense. Here’s why that’s the case, and a guide to getting started.

If you want a career in independent film, you’re going to need to have some entrepreneurial skills. Here’s an outline for what that could look like.

If you want to make a career in film, you need to make money. To do that effectively, you need distribution, and that sphere is a tumultuous mess. Here’s a guide to thriving in the current distribution landscape

Everyone talks about the streaming wars, and even though the dust is already settling, we should make sure to examine the lasting effects of the subscription streaming wars.

Every filmmaker wants to get their movie on the major streamers. Few know how. This might help.

If you want to make movies, they have to make money. Here’s a throwback guide.

If you want to make movies, you need to be an entrepreneur. Here’s why.

Marketing is way more effective when you’re targeting the right audience. Test screenings can help you make sure you are.

Not all films can get a theatrical release. That said, there are a lot of public places with screens where you can organize events to get the word out about your movie and its message.

Theatrical releasing isn’t about money, it’s about awareness. That said, not all films are suited for a theatrical release. Here’s a guide for those an alternative for certain films.

One of the most important parts of selling your film is the title. Here’s a guide to titling your independent film so it stands out to viewers, sales agents, and distributors.

Why would a film distributor start an education youtube channel? Here’s why I did.