The 5 Pervasive Issues Preventing the Emergence of New US Film Hubs
If you want to succeed as an indie filmmaker, you need to have a network and a community. Trouble is the only major film communities in the US are New York, LA, and Atlanta. What’s stopping us from fixing that? This blog identifies problems we need to solve to expand beyond the coasts.
The 3 Main Independent Distribution Models
There’s more to the independent film distribution dilemma than just whether you self-distribute or get a distributor. Here’s another classification system for indiefilm distributors you should be aware of as a filmmaker.
18 Steps to GROW your Filmmaking from Shorts to Features
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.
How and Why to treat your Production Company Like a Small Business.
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.
The 4 Types of Media Entrepreneurship
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.
How Filmmakers Can Use Community Screenings to Maximize Impact and Profits
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.
How to get Short Film Distribution
Shorts aren’t generally something you make money from, but here are some ways to build your career from them.
5 Ideas For Email List Giveaways for Indie Filmmakers
If you want to get an email from someone, you need to give them something in return. This normally. means some sort of giveaway. Here are 5 you can use as a filmmaker.
How to Finance your Indie Film/Media Project in 2019
I predicted where the state of film industry finance was heading, mixed bag.
Why Every Filmmaker Needs a Strong Personal Brand
If you want to build a filmmaking career, you need a brand. Here’s why.
7 Reasons Courting an Investor is Like Dating
Closing investment for your film is all about your relationship with your investor. It’s weirdly like dating. Here’s why.
6 Reasons Filmmakers Are Entrepreneurs
If you want to make movies for a living, you’ll likely have to start a company. That alone makes you an entrepreneur, but here are 6 other reasons why.
4 Reasons Niche Marketing is VITAL to your indiefilm’s Succes
If you want to grow your career in entertainment, it’s all about audience. If you want a big audience, you need to start with die hard fans. That means you’ve got to know your niche.
Can a Film Slate Make More than a Tech Portfolio?
Most people know film is a bad investment. There is one potential saving grace though.
7 Ways to become a leader in your Filmmaking (or Any) community
If you want to succeed in the film industry (or an industry for that matter) you’re going to have to grow a community around you and your work. Here’s how to rise to the top and lead a burgeoning community.