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.

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.

Film markets were changing even before COVID. Here’s an analysis from 2019.

If you want to get the most out of the American Film Marktet, you need to prepare. Here’s what you need.

There are many things you SHOULD do when selling your film with your distributor. There’s one BIG thing you should NEVER do.

Distribution and Marketing aren’t the same thing. Your distributor should excel at making your film available, but you’ll still need to drive attention. Here’s why.

Filmmakers know the system sales agents use to exploit their content is well, exploitative. The issue runs deeper that dishonesty. Here’s an exploration.

If you’ve got an issue with your sales agent or distributor paying you, it’s not neccessarily on them. (although it might well be.) either way, Its important to understand how money flows in this industry before you go at them.

If you want to find success at film festivals, you need to prepare. Here’s a guide.

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 the most out of a Film Festival, you’ve got to maximize it as a promotional opportunity for you and your work. Here are some things that might help.

If you want to make movies more than you want to monetize them, you’ll need a sales agent or producer’s rep. Here’s when you should reach out.

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

If you want to raise money from investors, you’re going to need a plan. A business plan, to be exact. Here’s how you write the marketing section.

Financing a film is hard. It might be easier if you break it up into more manageable raises. Here’s an outline on that process.

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.

Every filmmaker wants to see their work on the big screen, but there’s a lot more to it than you may think. Here’s what I learned the first time I played a key role in a theatrical release..

A lot of filmmakers are afraid to give up exclusive distritbution or sales rights out of fear of loss. Unfortunately, such a mindset all but guarantees loss of revenue. Here’s why.

A lot of Indie Filmmakers are all about Self Distribtuion to keep more money themselves. While it’s an understandable notion, it’s often counter-productive, here’s why.

If you made a film, you probably need help selling it internationally. That’s true even if you self-distribute Domestically. Here’s a guide to help you vet your sales agent.