Independent Film Blog

If you are considering doing a theatrical release for your film, one of the things you need to think about first is whether or not to hire a Servicing Company to execute the release for you. A Service Company is effectively a “distributor for hire” in the sense that you can pay them to book [...]

I just released new updated version of the SELF DISTRIBUTION STARTER KIT mini-eBook/guide this week and it seems to be stirring up conversation about Self-Distribution in general. One of the things that fascinates me is how the Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) approach of selling DVD’s off your website is somehow looked down upon by many filmmakers. [...]

Today in my Distribution In Reverse course we discussed “Production & Post-Production For Distribution” and everything you need to be doing during those phases to increase your chances of getting distribution for your film in the near future. And it got me to thinking about the “rhythm’ of distribution — because if you think about [...]

I’m working with a client right now who is getting his business plan ready to start approaching investors for his million dollar budgeted film. Problem is, he decided he wanted to do a film for $1 million without WORKING BACKWARDS to see if his film can even support that budget. Not good!
So I worked with [...]

During the Cannes Film Festival & Market last week, I enjoyed uploading daily video snippet on the Film Specific Facebook page to give people a real sense of what the infamous Cannes Market actually looks like. I know many of you got a kick out of those but I wanted to spend a few [...]

I’m writing this post knowing there are probably several distribution experts out there who disagree with me, but I’m going to speak my mind anyway!
This past week while at the Cannes Film Market I couldn’t help but notice all the traditional distribution deals being done for independent films. In fact, it’s been a rather healthy [...]

A question that is coming up a lot lately has to do with this: In today’s distribution landscape where the Producer is in control of his own destiny, does it even make sense anymore to work with a sales agent in the traditional distribution realm?
Now realize I might be a little biased here only because [...]

There’s been lots of discussion out there about the value of a middleman (sales agent and/or distributor) in today’s Distribution 2.0 world. I mean, with all the DIY opportunities right now, you might be asking yourself why you would need a middleman at all?
I think the fact remains that to accomplish all it is you [...]

There’s seems to be all kind of fuss lately about ‘new’ film financing models such as Crowd Funding. And for good reason! Independent Producers are making real headway financing their films this way. Almost every day I hear of a new case study of someone successfully raising money for their film utilizing crowd funding methods- [...]

After a couple of weeks exploring the topic of Distribution 2.0 virtually (via this blog, Facebook, and my Film Specific newsletters) AND in person live (at my Micro Major Berlin workshop), I can tell you this — there are THREE Key Issues that everyone seems to be grappling with right now in regards to Distribution [...]