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.

Negotiation is a skill, and it takes a while to understand it. Here are some things I’ve seen as an acquisitions agent for a US distributor, as well as from my time as a producer’s rep.

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.

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 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.

As distributors, we get dozens of submissions a week. Here’s how you can make sure to stand out.

One of the most important things to communicate when selling your film is your genre. Here’s how distributors and sales agents use the term.

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.

Whether to get a sales agent or distribute your film yourself is a hot topic on most film forums. Here are 6 questions you should consider to help you decide.

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.

If you want to make money from distributing your film, you’re going to need a strong VOD strategy. Here’s a breakdown of platforms updated for 2023.