Film distribution is always changing. You now have many options for selling your film. The following articles are written by experts with years of experience navigating both the domestic and international distribution landscape. 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.
While making a movie poster is essential for certain aspects of independent film funding, as new and exciting options for independent movie distribution become available, the need to print a physical poster may become secondary to building your online film marketing presence. In today’s filmmaking article, we discuss some reasons why a poster is a good place to start…
If you have to travel the route of self distribution these days, I can honestly say that reaching a global audience is as easy as the click of a mouse.
Picture this! By some miracle to end all miracles, born of equal parts luck and blind determination, you’ve managed to rise above the never-ending barrage of questions from “concerned” friends and family who’ve always thought your talk about making movies was reckless. You’ve put together a cast and crew, refined your script, found some financing and in the process, you’ve even figured out how to ignore all your significant other’s not-so-subtle hints that a career selling life insurance really wouldn’t be that bad. To be honest, looking back, even you aren’t really sure how you pulled it off. Yet, despite all of the concerns and self doubt, you’ve somehow managed to make the impossible possible. You’ve made your first feature film! And, by definition, you’re finally a real filmmaker.
I wrote an article on prepping your movie for distribution. It’s been published at The Independent.
When it comes to movie marketing, your poster must influence the buying decision of the potential audience member.
If I knew then, what I know now, I would have started making horror comedies from day one. There are many reasons I say this. I’ll list five. 1. Horror comedy movies are fun to make.2. With a good hook, buzz can go viral.3. People will forgive you for a rough-around-the-edge aesthetic.4. Getting splattered with … Read More