If you do not expect the best outcome for your movie, you should quit filmmaking. But even you have all the optimism in the world, crappy stuff happens. I suggest you create a Plan A, Plan B and Plan C. As an indie filmmaker, a lot of factors can negatively impact your shooting schedule. Rainstorms, unavailable […]
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Film Fundraising: 5 Crowdfunding Mistakes to Avoid
As I type this, I am halfway through my Kickstarter campaign for my feature I Hate You. We’re about one-third of the way toward our goal, and we now have $10,000 to raise in about 30 days…
Showbiz Expo
If you are planning to attend the Showbiz Expo, make sure you check out my talk on “How To Sell Your Movie Without The Middle Man.” I go on at 11AM and will provide some valuable tips on how to get your movie seen and selling.
Advertise Your Movie on StumbleUpon
In this filmmaking article, Los Angeles based producer Jason Brubaker shares a secret on movie marketing…
Does Streaming Movies On Your Own Website Make Sense?
A lot of filmmakers (who do not have website traffic) are being fed the idea that “content enablers” will magically source an audience. When I wrote the post about website streaming, I did so more in response to the never-ending slew of emails I get from various PR firms trying to push the next streaming gizmo for indie filmmakers – none of which solves the blatant problem of actually getting enough people to watch the movie…
Press Releases for Filmmakers
Many filmmakers must take charge of their own publicity and distribution. One trick that I utilize is frequent press releases. In the past, the idea of using press releases frequently may have been a borderline no-no. The common thought was, traditional journalists would see your “news” as noise.
