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 most filmmakers …
Let me say something that may sound harsh: nobody cares about your film festival laurels. At least, not in the way most filmmakers …
If you’re making independent films today, you need to understand one thing: AVOD is where indie films make money now. When we talk …
If you take nothing else from this, understand this: your movie trailer matters more than your movie when it comes to getting people …
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 not thinking …
For years, there was a clear range in independent film budgets. Under $2 million was low budget. $3 to $8 million was mid-range. …
If you’ve ever wondered what sales agents do at film markets, you’re not alone. A lot of filmmakers imagine deals happening instantly at …
If you’re producing indie films, understanding an option agreement can save you thousands of dollars — and a lot of stress. Here’s the …
If you’re planning your release strategy right now, you need to understand film distribution windowing — because the old rules don’t really apply …
What makes a film marketable?It’s a simple question, but the answer is not simple at all. And here’s the frustrating part: you can …
When people talk about film distribution, one of the most confusing parts for filmmakers is film rights. And honestly, that confusion is where …
Let’s be honest—2025 is over. It didn’t go the way a lot of us hoped. And that’s okay. What matters now is what …
Every January, the same thing happens. People make New Year’s resolutions, get excited for a few weeks, and then slowly fall off. The …
A lot of filmmakers are still thinking the old way—make a movie, put it on TVOD, hope people pay to rent it. But …
I want to start with a simple idea that has helped me a lot over the years: when things fall apart, you don’t …
When you’re reaching out with a pitch email to a film distributor, you have one goal: get the acquisitions person to actually click …
If you’ve ever tried to get a movie off the ground, you’ve probably heard the phrase film package. And I can tell you …
If you’re wondering what sales agents look for in a finished film, you’re not alone. Markets are always right around the corner. And …
It amazes me how many people working in this business don’t actually understand how film credits work. Especially when it comes to the …
What film festivals actually improve the odds of selling your movie? If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’ve said again …
When you finally sign a deal with a sales agent or distributor, you’ll get hit with a list of film deliverables. And sometimes, …
If you’re starting out in the film industry, you’ve probably asked yourself if you should work for free on film sets? It’s a …
When you’re making a movie, one of the big terms you’ll hear tossed around is minimum guarantees in film distribution. At first, it …
A lot of filmmakers don’t fully understand what sales agents do at film markets like AFM, Cannes, or the Berlin EFM. I hear …
When it comes to raising money for your film, the pitch deck is often the first thing a potential investor sees. It’s the …
If you’re a filmmaker wondering how to pick your first feature film, let me share a little truth with you: your first feature …
Over the years, I’ve pitched all kinds of film investors. Some deals ended up with money in the bank, and some didn’t. That’s …
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting your indie film into Sundance, Toronto, Cannes, or South by Southwest, you already know it can feel …
Don’t Waste Money on the Wrong Film Festivals Let’s talk about something that costs indie filmmakers thousands every year submitting to film festivals …
If you’re trying to get a sales agent or distributor to pick up your indie film, you’ve probably heard the term minimum guarantee, …
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 …