The world of filmmaking is changing. Cheaply produced movies, coupled with nondiscriminatory distribution channels has resulted in oversupply and under-demand. This paradigm shift raises some questions:
- Can independent filmmakers still make a living?
- Can your indie film budget cover production, and pay freelancers?
- How many VOD sales will it take to justify the budget?
- How will you get these sales?
- And if the numbers don’t work, then what?
In the following filmmaking podcast, I share some thoughts on how we might actually make independent filmmaking profitable again. Specifically, I compare the filmmaking production process to any small business. And I share my thoughts on VOD (video on demand) distribution – and how this sales channel finally gives every filmmaker the opportunity to create multiple streams of movie income.
[UPDATE: So far, the feedback for this podcast has been positive. What I present to you is not 100% refined. For that, it will take all filmmakers contributing ideas. So after listening to the podcast, if you have ideas on how we can push the "multiple streams of movie income" forward, feel free to share your comments.]
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About Jason Brubaker
Jason Brubaker is a Hollywood based Independent Motion Picture Producer and an expert in Video On Demand distribution. He is focused on helping YOU make, market and sell movies more easily by growing your fan base, building buzz and creating community around your title. He is also available for speaking engagements.
Thanks! I enjoyed that =D
Andre – thanks for your contribution to the community. Keep the feedback flowing.
Andre – thanks for your contribution to the community. Keep the feedback flowing.
Thanks Jason!
Great podcast. Hope you give us more audio content.
Best,
André
Thanks Jason!
Great podcast. Hope you give us more audio content.
Best,
André
I’ll let some folks know and hopefully get this working, this evening. Hopefully I didn’t use up my bandwidth allocation already. (Lots of downloads.)
I’ll let some folks know and hopefully get this working, this evening. Hopefully I didn’t use up my bandwidth allocation already. (Lots of downloads.)
I’ll let some folks know and hopefully get this working, this evening. Hopefully I didn’t use up my bandwidth allocation already. (Lots of downloads.)
Hi Jason,
The podcast is not working for me nor the download link.
“FilmmakingforMultipleStreamsOfMovieIncome.mp3 could not be saved, because the source file could not be read.
Try again later, or contact the server administrator.”
Weird huh?
Hi Jason,
The podcast is not working for me nor the download link.
“FilmmakingforMultipleStreamsOfMovieIncome.mp3 could not be saved, because the source file could not be read.
Try again later, or contact the server administrator.”
Weird huh?
Hi Jason,
The podcast is not working for me nor the download link.
“FilmmakingforMultipleStreamsOfMovieIncome.mp3 could not be saved, because the source file could not be read.
Try again later, or contact the server administrator.”
Weird huh?
Thanks Jason I thoroughly enjoyed the cast and found it informative. I am even more excited now. Thanks again.
Thanks Jason I thoroughly enjoyed the cast and found it informative. I am even more excited now. Thanks again.
Thanks Javier. I’m honored that you took some time to spread the message. Please let me know how else I can help the members of Nalip. (Workshops, speaking, product donations, prizes… Let me know.)
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Oleg, the feedback is appreciated. I know not every filmmaker will agree with the “make movies like a start up company” approach towards movie making – but for many, it’s the only model that makes sense.
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Robert, there is no reason to let the dream die. Grab a camera and start making as many short movies as you can. This will help you build confidence for your feature.
Thanks Javier. I’m honored that you took some time to spread the message. Please let me know how else I can help the members of Nalip. (Workshops, speaking, product donations, prizes… Let me know.)
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Oleg, the feedback is appreciated. I know not every filmmaker will agree with the “make movies like a start up company” approach towards movie making – but for many, it’s the only model that makes sense.
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Robert, there is no reason to let the dream die. Grab a camera and start making as many short movies as you can. This will help you build confidence for your feature.
You have an uncanny knack for firing me up about movie making. The dream will never die as long as I keep listening to your movie making wisdom.
You have an uncanny knack for firing me up about movie making. The dream will never die as long as I keep listening to your movie making wisdom.
Hi Jason,
Oleg is here. You are absolutely right about your own team, your production family. That’s my goal as well.
Best,
Oleg
Hi Jason,
Oleg is here. You are absolutely right about your own team, your production family. That’s my goal as well.
Best,
Oleg
Jason,
I loved your podcast. I also shared it in our Facebook Nalip Miami Chapter Page.
Sincerely,
Javier Mitchell
President NALIP Miami Chapter
571 NW 98th Court
Miami, FL 33172
nalipmiami@gmail.com
(786)280-5220
Jason,
I loved your podcast. I also shared it in our Facebook Nalip Miami Chapter Page.
Sincerely,
Javier Mitchell
President NALIP Miami Chapter
571 NW 98th Court
Miami, FL 33172
nalipmiami@gmail.com
(786)280-5220