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’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.

In the film industry, we’re all ont he cutting edge of culture. Unfortunately, the contrarian tendencies of our artistic sides sometimes causes us to assume if it’s popular, it’s bad. That’s an oversimplification. Here’s why.

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 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.

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.

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.

If you want to make movies, they have to make money. Here’s a throwback guide.

If you want to make movies, you need to be an entrepreneur. Here’s why.

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.

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.

If you want to make a career in indiefilm, you need to make money. If you want to make money, people need to buy your movie. Here’s the funnel they tend to follow.

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

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!

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)

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.

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.