Why Genre is VITAL to Independent Film Marketing & Distribution
If you’re going to make a movie, you need to be able to make an independent film, you need to
6 Rules for Contacting Press
Press coverage is the single most cost-effective form of marketing for any product, including independent film. Media coverage isn’t a guarantee though, here’s how you get it.
9 Things I Learned from my First Theatrical Release
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..
6 Reasons Filmmakers Are Entrepreneurs
If you want to make movies for a living, you’ll likely have to start a company. That alone makes you an entrepreneur, but here are 6 other reasons why.
How Do I Figure Out Who will Buy my Movie?
Sadly, there’s no money in MAKING films, only SELLING them. You can’t sell them without knowing your audience, this article can help with that.
5 Reasons Traditional Film Distribution Still Matters to Indie Filmmakers
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.
Why You Still Need Name Talent in Your IndieFilm
If you don’t think having recognizable names in your film will help you grow your career, you’re wrong. Here’s why.
6 Tips to manage your Indiefilm Facebook Page
Social media is a reality for all of us, filmmakers included. Here’s some tips on managing your facebook presence.
The 5 Rules to Running a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Like it or not, if you want to finance your first feature film, you’re probably going to need to crowdfund part of the budget. Here’s a guide to get you started.
5 DO's and DON'Ts for Selling Your Film on Social Media
We all hate when we see that one friend who CONSTANTLY shills on social media. Here’s how not to be “that guy” from someone with experience being that guy.
4 Reasons Niche Marketing is VITAL to your indiefilm’s Succes
If you want to grow your career in entertainment, it’s all about audience. If you want a big audience, you need to start with die hard fans. That means you’ve got to know your niche.
The Two Main types of Financial Projections for an IndieFilm
If you’re seeking investment for your movie, you need to know how much it will make back. Here are the 2 primary ways to do that.
5 Ways to Market Your Movie Besides Social movie
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.
7 Realistic ways to Find First Money In on your Feature Film.
The first money in is always the hardest to raise. Here’s a guide of realistic sources you can actually raise for your feature film.
The 5 Windows of DIY Distribution
Even if you plan on self distributing, you should still have a solid strategy. This should help.
Diversification and soft incentves in the film industry.
Film tends to not be an attractive investment, but it has some unique advantages that help it stand out and can make it worth your investors giving you the money you need to make your project. Here’s a few of them.
Can a Film Slate Make More than a Tech Portfolio?
Most people know film is a bad investment. There is one potential saving grace though.
What does a Producer’s Rep Do Anyway?
Outside of the film industry, few people understand what a producer does. Inside of the indusrt, the jargon gets even deeper. This article examines the difference between Agents, Executive Producers, Producer’s of Marketing and Distribution, and Producer’s reps, as well as their roles and responsibilities.
What’s the Difference between a Sales Agent and Distributor?
Too few filmmakers understand distribution. Even something as basic as the disfference between each industry stakeholder is often lost in translation. This blog is a great place to start
7 Ways to become a leader in your Filmmaking (or Any) community
If you want to succeed in the film industry (or an industry for that matter) you’re going to have to grow a community around you and your work. Here’s how to rise to the top and lead a burgeoning community.