Hi everyone! If you’ve been following the FS Facebook Page at all this week, you know that there’s lots of exciting deals happening in Cannes right now, and lots that everyone can learn from -even if you’re not attending the market. Don’t worry, I’ll be doing a round-up of Cannes Market take-aways in a few days, but [...]
Want Help Packaging, Pitching, & Finding Financing For Your Film?
05/16/2013 by Leave a Comment
I wanted to let all my blog readers know that the 2013 Producers Incubator has opened for Pre-Registration. For all of you who have been quietly waiting for help in turning your project into a real value proposition for investors, partners, and talent, this is the opportunity to make it happen. What Is The Producers Incubator & How Can [...]
Preparing For Cannes 2013
05/14/2013 by Leave a Comment
Hi everyone – welcome to the new look of Independent Film Blog. I decided to simplify things and go with a cleaner interface. What do you think? As I’m preparing to head off to Cannes Film Festival & Market, I’m getting question after question about ‘which actors can sell my film at X budget’. Well [...]
Your 5 Step Plan To Finding Actors Who Can ‘Sell’ Your Movie
04/26/2013 by 4 Comments
Wow, in the span of a week I’ve gotten several questions on this same topic – basically people want to know, in one form or another, if there’s a specific list of actors who can pre-sell a movie or put another way, how can you tell if the actors on your ‘wish list’ can [...]
Are You Suffering From Bright Shiny Object Syndrome?
04/17/2013 by 15 Comments
One of the major issues I’m noticing lately with the filmmakers I’m working with is the tendency to get distracted by the latest ‘bright shiny objects’. I call it the bright shiny object syndrome. Meaning – when you have you a script that you want to move forward, the number one thing you should be [...]
Your Film’s Marketing Engine – What’s Under The Hood?
04/09/2013 by 7 Comments
For those of you who were at SXSW last month you might be familiar with the special strand of panels they had called Startup Alley featuring entertainment entrepreneurs, filmmaker entrepreneurs, and how everything fits together. There’s definitely some inspiring stories out there of filmmakers acting as their own distributors (and succeeding) and tech entrepreneurs entering [...]
Distribution Case Study – DVox Distribution & Buying Your Own Company
04/01/2013 by 7 Comments
We’re back with another installment in my Distribution Case Study series. This time, we’re really kicking things up a notch! Filmmaker Michael McGowan couldn’t find traditional distribution for his film, but instead of starting his own distribution company (which some filmmakers do) he actually bought an existing distribution company outright. Not only does he [...]
Are You Building A Database Of Customers For Your Film?
03/25/2013 by 7 Comments
Have you assumed control of your film’s distribution? Or put another way – is self-distribution a part of your overall Distribution Strategy? We’ve seen some terrific case studies lately of filmmakers who have embraced traditional distribution and are enjoying the rewards associated with that. But what about those of us who either can’t get [...]
Distribution Case Study: Art House Films Get Distribution Too!
03/07/2013 by 2 Comments
We’re back with another case study in my Distribution Case Study Series – this one from a pair of filmmakers who made 2 beautiful art-house films, and then ended up getting distribution for both…. but not without challenges and many lessons learned along the way. This is a great study for all of you who [...]
Distribution Case Study: Film Festival Premiere As A Catalyst For Successful Hybrid Distribution
03/01/2013 by 10 Comments
Hi everyone! Back with another case study in my Distribution Case Study series. Today we’re talking to Anne Renton, director of The Perfect Family, which premiered at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival and has been enjoying a successful hybrid distribution run ever since. Just goes to show you how valuable a festival premiere can be [...]
