The other day I got into a debate with a friend about modern moviemaking. We were arguing over the difference between a “professional” movie and an “amateur” movie. He contended that a professional movie needed a certain budget, cast and crew. And of course, I argued the opposite. While the … [Read more...] about The Shocking Truth About Modern Moviemaking
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Digital Self Distribution: How To Sell Your Movie Online
Having spent the last few years working in film distribution, I can tell you the landscape is changing. Instead of crossing fingers for an awesome distribution deal, entrepreneurial filmmakers now have options for taking ownership over their products and reaching audiences directly. In response, … [Read more...] about Digital Self Distribution: How To Sell Your Movie Online
Three Tips For Digital VOD Distribution
The other day, I found myself in a passionate debate regarding Digital VOD Distribution. We were talking about the importance of building your own audience. Despite the fact that the entire world of movie distribution is shifting away from a physical product and people are now watching movies on … [Read more...] about Three Tips For Digital VOD Distribution
How To Make A Living Filmmaking
Recently a question posed by filmmaker Ben Rock over at Neptune Salad gave me a good reason to think about (and share) my filmmaking business philosophy in detail. Here is the question: "Is there a way to make enough money on any kind of self-distribution that a filmmaker can repay investors and … [Read more...] about How To Make A Living Filmmaking
