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.

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.

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

If you want to grow your audience and build your brand, there’s one thing that’s more important than anything else (That might even include money)

When Filmmakers work with a distributor or Sales Agent, it’s something of a partnership. Understanding each other’s social media is vital to success.

Everyone wants to get their film on Netflix, but it’s a lot easier said than done. Here’s an outline.

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.

If you make your own independent films, you need an email list. Here’s how you grow it.

If you made a movie, you have to market it. That means you need a website. Here’s what one Executive producer who straddles film and tech thinks should be on it.

If you want to build a filmmaking career, you need a brand. Here’s why.

Every great filmmaker has an iconic brand. Here are 5 elements you need for yours.

Nobody LIKES crowdfunding, but there are good reasons to do it. Here are the 4 best ones IMNSHO.

A legacy port of my breakdown of the 2018 American Film Market.

If you’re going to make a movie, you need to be able to make an independent film, you need to

If you want to get your film financed by someone else, you need a package. What is that? Read this to find out.

People say grant writing is hard, but it’s more straightforward than you think. Here’s a primer.

Closing investment for your film is all about your relationship with your investor. It’s weirdly like dating. Here’s why.

Social media is a reality for all of us, filmmakers included. Here’s some tips on managing your facebook presence.

Making. a movie is only the first step. Before you’re done, you’ll have to market it. Here’s a guide for ways to do that besides social media.