FILMMAKING STUFF Tactics.

If you're seeking advice on how to fund, produce and sell your movie, these filmmaking articles will help you. You'll find that each article provides creative ideas and tips, with links to further information about filmmaking.

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Film Distribution Trends: Why Filmmakers Need to Pay Attention

Film distribution trends are always changing. If you've been in this business long enough, you've seen it happen over and over …

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Why Most Indie Films Fail to Find an Audience

One of the biggest challenges in indie film distribution isn't making the movie. It's getting people to watch it. I talk …

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Do Film Festival Laurels Actually Matter for Selling Your Movie?

Let me say something that may sound harsh: nobody cares about your film festival laurels. At least, not in the way …

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Why AVOD Is Where Indie Films Make Money Now

If you’re making independent films today, you need to understand one thing: AVOD is where indie films make money now. When …

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Why Your Movie Trailer Matters More Than Your Movie

If you take nothing else from this, understand this: your movie trailer matters more than your movie when it comes to …

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Why Most Indie Films Don’t Make Money (And How to Fix It)

Most indie films don’t make money. That’s just the truth. And it’s not because the filmmakers aren’t talented. It’s because they’re …

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The Mid-Budget Indie Film Problem No One Wants to Talk About

For years, there was a clear range in independent film budgets. Under $2 million was low budget. $3 to $8 million …

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What Sales Agents Do at Film Markets

If you’ve ever wondered what sales agents do at film markets, you’re not alone. A lot of filmmakers imagine deals happening …

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