Congratulations! Your movie is complete. The hard work is done, right? Not quite. To find success and recoup some of your investment, you are going to have to market a movie. When it comes time to market a movie, the name of the game is hustle. The more you hustle, the more sales you make. The … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Market A Movie (Without The Shenanigans)
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The Minimalist Guide To Marketing A Movie
If you're like most filmmakers, you wear many hats including writer, director and cinematographer. But when it comes to marketing a movie, you feel like a doofus. This makes sense. I'm sure your Hollywood dreams never included hours spent on Twitter trying to get people to buy your film. The … [Read more...] about The Minimalist Guide To Marketing A Movie
5 Screenwriting Secrets Every Writer Should Know
Screenwriting is a tricky art. When I started my career, one of my first jobs was reading screenplays for a development company. At first, I thought reading screenplays was an AWESOME job. I have to admit. I felt pretty cool leaving the NYC office each night with three to five screenplays … [Read more...] about 5 Screenwriting Secrets Every Writer Should Know
How To Sharpen Your Movie Hook (So You Get Noticed)
In business they have this thing called USP. A USP is your "unique selling proposition." It is the one distinction that makes people buy one product over the next. In Hollywood we call this your movie hook. And without a strong movie hook, most filmmakers find themselves lost in a sea of other … [Read more...] about How To Sharpen Your Movie Hook (So You Get Noticed)
The Minimalist Guide to Internet Marketing For Filmmakers
If you want success in the film industry, one key area to study is internet marketing for filmmakers. This is because the DVD market is dead, replaced by smart television apps in an ever-growing digital marketplace. Direct to consumer marketing is the norm. You must treat your independent film … [Read more...] about The Minimalist Guide to Internet Marketing For Filmmakers
