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 …
Film Distribution
Film distribution is constantly changing. You now have many options for selling your film. The following articles are written by experts with years of experience navigating domestic and international distribution. You’ll find out how to contact sales agents and distributors, negotiate deals, and get your film on platforms like Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, FandangoNOW, Netflix, Tubi, and more.
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 …
How To Create A Movie Marketing Plan (The Ultimate Guide)
Want more people to see your movie? In this article, you’ll get a twelve-week movie marketing plan so you can maximize your reach and sell your 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 …
How To Create a Film Website Fast
In this filmmaking article, we share tips on how to create a film website so you can attract targeted traffic and sell your movie.
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.
The Easy Way To Get More Views On YouTube
Getting more views on YouTube is a great way to promote your film projects and grow your audience. Want to turn your YouTube …
Get Distribution Before Your Film Is Finished
What if you could get distribution before your film is finished? While it’s no secret that this could stack the deck in your …
3 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Film Distribution Deal
Landing a killer film distribution deal is about reducing risk and increasing the potential reward for a prospective distributor. The problem is that …
How to Navigate The American Film Market
With the American Film Market coming up, many filmmakers are wondering how to navigate AFM and get the best distribution deal for their movies. Read more to find out…
How To Find Film Buyers So You Can Sell Your Film
TABLE OF CONTENTS How do you find film buyers ready to make a deal? That is the question. If you’re like most film …
5 Simple Steps To Help You Sell Your Movie On The Internet
With the release of the iPad, and the new NetFlix application, we now have clear indication that Video On Demand has arrived in a majorly portable way. And while many of you will argue that the iPad is not the most ideal way to watch a movie – few of us can argue that the future of movie delivery has arrived.
How To Sell A Movie To Netflix Like A Boss
If you’re like most film producers, you’re likely trying to figure out how to sell a movie to Netflix. And this is for …
How To Find Your Movie Target Audience
As a film producer, your ultimate goal is to tell engaging and entertaining stories and get paid for your work. But before you …
The TRUTH About Minimum Guarantees Every Filmmaker Needs to Know
So you’ve just completed your film and want to sell it. Let’s say it is a horror film, and you’re super proud. Many …
Film QC: How to Deliver Your Film Without Going Crazy
Getting a film distribution deal is exciting. You sit down and read over the paperwork. You agree to the terms and sign on …
Producing Films That Sell: A Genre Guide for Filmmakers
When producing a feature film, we all want to ensure our investments are secure and our efforts are rewarded. And one way to …
How To Navigate The European Film Market
The European Film Market (EFM) is a key event during the Berlin International Film Festival. The EFM is one of the world’s largest …
Three Tactics On How To Make Money In Filmmaking
In this filmmaking article we dispel the worst filmmaking myth, and also provide three tips on how to make money in filmmaking.
How To Create a Press Kit For Your Indie Movie
In this article, Filmmaker Jason Brubaker tells you how to put together a press kit so you can promote your independent movie. To read the story and comment. . .
Three Tips For Digital VOD Distribution
We have entered the era of Digital VOD Distribution. In this filmmaking article, we provide three tips for Digital VOD Distribution success.
The Future Of The Self Distribution Model
In the old days, self distribution got a bad wrap. Before DVD and the wonders of the digital age, if people wanted to self distribute, they had to haul heavy film prints from city to city all over the country… But not any more!
Do You Really Need A Distribution Company?
With DVD sales down, the traditional utilization of middle-men like sales agents and distribution companies is changing. The ripple effect of this is less traditional distribution deals for filmmakers. Take a look at the music industry, and you’ll soon see that it is a matter of time until all movies will be available for download or viewing at the push of a button.
The Indie Filmmakers Guide to Amazon Film Distribution
In a more-perfect world of Independent Film Distribution, iTunes would open the flood gates and allow all feature filmmakers to upload their work. However, at the time of writing, getting your finished feature film into iTunes is still a pain in the butt. With few exceptions, the company seems to favor traditional distributors over the indie producer. So if you one day dream of having your movie viewed on someone’s iPhone, you’ll still have to find a middle-man ask permission…
How To Brand Yourself As A Filmmaker
Everyone’s talking about personal branding these days, but not everyone understands what it does and why it’s important. As a filmmaker, you might be thinking to yourself, “do I really have to care about my brand?” In today’s Internet focused world, personal branding is…
Some Practical Thoughts On Distributing Your Film Digitally
When I published my article on leveraging VOD sales to finance your movie, I had no idea that a simple internet marketing formula for filmmakers would be such a polarizing issue. I can’t tell you how many Los Angeles based movie producers responded negatively through email. One guy even told me my grammar sucked.
The Minimalist Guide To Marketing A Movie
Filmmakers aren’t like normal business people. Marketing a movie is not considered part of the normal day-to-day process. But in other industries, marketing is just an aspect of business. This makes a lot of sense. In the old days, your success as filmmaker depended on your ability to create an unproven product. And if your product (or in this case, your movie) did well with audiences, it was picked up, marketed and sold.
72 Awesome Resources for Distributing Your Film (For Indie Filmmakers)
When it comes to distributing your film, you’ll quickly find a bunch of fuddy-duddies telling you that you need to win a major …
Warning: Most Film Distribution Deals Suck Big Time
Film distribution deals work to benefit film distributors. If you don’t believe this, read over your distribution agreement and follow the money. If …
How To Deal With Film Festival Rejection Without Crying
The 2009 Sundance Film Festival is just days away. And as such, it’s the time of year filmmakers start thinking about their own projects.