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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
Three Proven Ways to Become a Film Producer
Are you interested in becoming a movie producer? You’re not alone. Making movies is different from other businesses and involves a mix of …
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 …
AI In Filmmaking: Will A Robot Take My Job?
If you’ve been thinking about artificial intelligence (AI) in filmmaking, you might wonder if a robot will take your filmmaking job… And you’re …
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 …
Question: Should Filmmakers Move To Hollywood?
One big question asked in the indie film community is this: Should filmmakers move to Hollywood? Take a quick sec to read this filmmaker’s response.
How To Make A Living Filmmaking So You Can Quit Your Day Job
In the past, filmmakers made a movie, got lucky and ended up with a BIG paycheck with incremental increases on the back end. These days filmmakers need to think about their movies in ways akin to how traditional investors think about dividends from bonds – once you make the investment, it’s a long term game!
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 …
7 Lies Film Distributors Like to Tell Filmmakers
In this filmmaking article, distribution executive Jason Brubaker shares 7 lies distributors like to tell filmmakers.
Modern Moviemaking Is Entrepreneurial Filmmaking
For those of you who are adding your own thoughts to the Modern Moviemaking Manifesto, what I’m proposing is easier said than done. It is easy for me to talk about the success of our first feature. It is much more difficult to admit that our second feature bombed miserably.
How To Refine Your Trailer For Maximum Buzz (So You Can Sell Your Film)
Take a look at your trailer. Is your trailer congruent with your hook and the marketing elements we covered earlier? If not, I suggest you recut and refine your trailer to make sure your marketing message is consistent. In doing this you will have to find the balance between showing enough to sell your movie and giving away so much that you spoil the story. And since your movie trailer will be posted on various websites, you should also add a title card with a link to your movie website.
Three Major Film Industry Insights (I Wish I Knew Back Then)
Seven years ago I drove out to LA to dive into the mainstream film industry. Since that time, I have come up with three major insights I would like to share with you.
How To Overcome Your BIG Filmmaking Challenges
What’s your biggest indie filmmaking challenge? In this filmmaking article, we explore your biggest challenges and what you can do to overcome them.
How To Sell Your Movie On iTunes (For Indie Filmmakers)
How do I get my movie on iTunes? That is the question. And in this film distribution article, you’ll get solid tactics on how to get your movie in iTunes
The Shocking Truth About VOD Sales Projections
Because distribution was once discriminatory, many first time independent feature filmmakers had to hold their breath in hopes their movies would get into a film festival, buil buzz, and (hopefully) garner a great distribution deal, complete with a cash advance. But that is an outdated model.
5 Tips For Throwing A Rough Cut Screening Party
As a filmmaker, getting feedback for your movie is essential. In this article, Jason Brubaker provides some tips on how to get the most bang out of your screening party.
5 Movie Industry Success Tips
If you want to get ahead in the crazy industry of movies, you would be best to follow the following 5 tips for movie industry success:
Three Lessons We Learned Marketing Our First Feature
Your filmmaking “Audience List” is your most important asset. And let me give you 5 reasons ALL filmmakers should start building their audience list (based on our mistakes) today!
The Shocking Truth About Modern Moviemaking
I don’t give a crap about the idiot Hollywood snobs who would much rather ignore you and your HD camera. And so what if you never worked with Spielberg or for that matter any “name” talent. And who really cares if some band of ivy league film school graduates spent their 30k making an 8 minute, 35mm short, when you decided to make a feature?
How To Sharpen Your Movie Hook (So You Get Noticed)
The first step in selling your movie (or movie idea) is to find your movie hook. This filmmaking article shows you how to sharpen your movie hook so you can make your movie remarkable.
Digital Self Distribution: How To Sell Your Movie Online
Looking to get film distribution? In this filmmaking article, we discuss digital self distribution and how to sell your movie online.
Five Lessons I Learned Making A Low Budget Feature
Making my low budget feature film, Earshot, was groundbreaking and exciting. And it was also a huge learning experience. It was the first …
The Secrets of Successful Online Movie Advertising
In this filmmaking article, film distribution we explore the secrets of online movie advertising… And how YOU can use this info to sell more movies.