Understanding the Film Investor Waterfall: How Money Flows Back to Your Investors
If you’re raising money for your movie, there’s one thing you absolutely need to have in your business plan—the film investor waterfall. It’s …
Tom Malloy
The Psychology of Film Investors: What They Really Want to Hear
If you’re pitching a movie to investors, you need to understand this: it’s not just about the numbers. After years of raising money …
What to Look for in a Film Distribution Agreement (Before You Sign)
So, you got the movie made. That alone is an incredible achievement—congrats. Now you’ve landed a film distribution agreement. Maybe it came from …
How to Budget an Indie Film: What to Spend On and What to Skip
When you’re making an independent film, budgeting an indie film is one of the trickiest parts. Trust me — you want to make …
How to Work With a Sales Agent Without Getting Burned
If you’ve been making movies long enough, you’ve definitely heard the horror stories—someone got “burned” by a sales agent or distributor. But let’s …
How to Sell Your Film Internationally: The Ultimate Guide
So you’ve made a movie, and now you want to sell your film internationally. It’s a smart move—expanding your film’s reach to global …
Warning: Is Your Film Production Budget A Liability Or Insanity?
Creating a realistic film production budget is vitally important in prepping your movie. But if you’re looking to attract investors, allocating the money …
Understanding Windowing: The 3 Types Of VOD Platforms
“Oh my gosh, we broke a window!” Hang around Hollywood long enough and you’ll eventually hear some movie executive talk about how VOD …
Who Else Wants a Film Production Checklist?
As a filmmaker, one of the toughest parts about making a movie is knowing where to start. The following film production checklist will give you an overview of the low budget, independent filmmaking process.
Get a Movie Made: 5 Things You Need To Know
In this filmmaking article, film finance expert Tom Malloy shares tactics on how to get a movie made, with the 5 essential strategies you need to succeed.
Make a Micro-Budget Blockbuster
Let’s clear something up right out of the gate: Micro-budget filmmaking does not mean $800,000. I can’t tell you how many times someone’s …
What Filmmakers Need to Know About the Cannes Film Market 2025
I just got back from the Cannes Film Market 2025 (also known as the Marché du Film), and I want to share some …
How To Sell Your Movie Idea (Without Movie Studio Connections)
Wondering how to sell your movie idea? In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker shares 3 tips on how to sell your movie idea.
How to Build a Film Career Without Living in LA or NYC
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a film career without living in LA or NYC, you’re not alone. A lot of people …
AI is Disrupting VFX – Are You Ready for It?
Let’s talk about AI in visual effects—because if you’re a filmmaker right now, you need to keep your eye on this evolving trend. …
Why Kneecap Is One of the Best Movies
If there’s one movie that really stood out to me, it’s Kneecap. And honestly, I think it might just be the best movie …
Get More VOD Sales with Better Reviews
If you’re an indie filmmaker trying to get your movie noticed, here’s something that might surprise you… Movie reviews boost visibility more than …
Uncover the 7 Levels of Movie Producing for Ultimate Success
Do you ever feel stuck with your filmmaking? You’ve got dozens of movie ideas. You take the courses. You attend the festivals. You …
EFM 2025: Key Trends and Insights
If you want to finance, sell, or distribute your film, the European Film Market (EFM) is a must-attend event. It’s one of the …
Are Dentists the Secret to Raising Money for Your Movie?
If you’ve been hustling to raise money for your film, chances are someone has told you, “Dentists are a great source of film …
Pro Acting Tips to Take Your Performance to the Next Level
Want to Be a Great Actor? Never Stop Learning. Acting isn’t just about talent—it’s about always growing and leveling up. Even the best …
How to Break Into The Movie Industry
If you’re wondering how to break into the film industry, you’re not alone. Nearly every successful filmmaker has started from nowhere. The problem is, there is a big catch 22 in the industry…
How To Fix Your Indie Film Budget Like A Boss
Creating and managing an indie film budget is one of the most critical steps in making a movie. If you’re new to filmmaking, …
European Film Market Survival Guide
Table of Contents What Is the EFM? The European Film Market (EFM) is one of the largest film markets in the world, held …
How To Get Movie Deals At (EFM)
The European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin is one of the biggest film markets for filmmakers worldwide. It happens alongside the Berlinale, one …
How To Make Your Own Film
If you want to know how to make your own film, aside from the technical stuff, the biggest lesson you have to learn is obvious…
What Every Filmmaker Ought to Know About VOD Film Distribution
If you think you’re in business of filmmaking, think again. Your real business as a filmmaker is to build an audience. Read this movie distribution article.
Help! I Cannot Finish my Screenplay
Okay, we’ve all been here. You reach a point in your writing where you think to yourself: “I cannot finish my screenplay!” You …
Filmmaking Secret Revealed: What They Don’t Want You To Know
Wouldn’t it be great if there was one big filmmaking secret? Something so incredible that if you applied it, you would accelerate your …
Film Producing Career – How To Create A Vision For Success
If you’re looking to grow a successful film-producing career, I can tell you that visualization is essential. I’ve used visualization to achieve many …