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.

There are many issues independent filmmakers complain about when it comes to the indie film business, many all stem from the film industry coping with he same problem, Uncertainty. This article expands on that to help creatives better adapt to it.

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.

It’s hard to raise funding for a film, and the contracts get confusing quickly. Here’s a glossary to help you understand the mountain of paperwork you’ll need to sign to get your film financed. This blog doesn’t mean you don’t still need a lawyer (I’m not one, and this isn’t legal advice), but it will help you understand the paperwork you’re sent.

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

There are a lot of terms of art in film distribution. Here’s a primer.

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.

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.

If you want the best distribution deal for your independent film, you have to negotiate. Here’s a guide to get you started.

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.

Distribution is expensive, here’s how distributors classify their expenses.

Shorts aren’t generally something you make money from, but here are some ways to build your career from them.

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

Good relationships are about give and take. Here’s a basic ruleset for working with your distributor or sales agent.

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.

There’s more than one way to market a movie, here are some different ways you should prioritize getting the word out about yours!

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.