Skip the Gatekeepers: The Indie Filmmaker’s Funnel
The Indie Filmmaker’s Funnel For many indie filmmakers, “making it” feels tied to signing with a major distributor. The dream looks familiar: a studio or
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
“Home! Home! Home!” is what I wanted to shout in the theater around a quarter of the way through the travesty of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. But
Grassroots Film Marketing: A Case Study on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Grassroots marketing in the film industry refers to strategies that leverage community-driven efforts, word-of-mouth promotion, and creative, low-budget tactics to build an audience and generate
How to Build a Dedicated Fan Base for Your Indie Film Production Company
Building a dedicated fan base is crucial for the success of any indie film. Unlike big studios, indie filmmakers rely on the support and enthusiasm of a smaller, but passionate group of fans. Learn strategies to engage and grow your audience, from social media tactics to leveraging email newsletters and fan events.
Is the sun setting on Netflix?
Netflix has grown into a behemoth in the last 20 years. It’s a massive distribution and acquisition engine and has been developing it’s own original
Gatekeepers in the Self Publishing World
Gatekeepers. Whenever I hear about people getting stuck on gatekeepers it just grinds my gears. The whole idea of having an executive assistant to someone
Coronavirus Films – Post Pandemic
Post-Pandemic Coronavirus Films Let’s just go ahead and put this out there: Coronavirus Films. Don’t do it. Please. I know that in the Independent Film
Is the the Sun Finally Setting on Hollywood?
So, Hollywood insiders are expecting to see the worst box office in 10 years this summer. I think it’s time for them to start backing more indie films.
Grilled Cheese Goodness
If you’re on the Keto Diet, this might be NSFW to you. Beware of the carby goodness in this video. It’s kinda naughty.
5 Crowdfunding Platform Myths
Crowdfunding has become the go-to option for low budget indie film funding. It’s a great resource for filmmakers to not only raise capital but to
The Sigh of Horror
Horror isn’t about nudity or blood. It’s about the psychological effect of terror and the lingering feeling of unease that sticks with you after the credits
Shane Hurlbut’s Inner Circle & Cinematography
Hi Filmmakers, Today I wanted to tell you all about an amazing resource I’ve been following for quite a long time. Shane Hurlbut is a
Why Your Epic Film Ideas are Worthless
You have an idea for a film? Congratulations, so does everyone else on the planet. Let’s take a look at why your epic film ideas are worthless.
Why Your Indie Film Sucks and How You Can Fix It
Today I tell you why your indie film sucks and how you can fix it. Take my advice or tell me I’m an idiot. Either way, here we go!
Cheap Cinema Lenses for Independent Filmmakers
Cheap Cinema Lenses often sacrifice quality for price. Rokinon lenses deliver powerful cinematic visuals, and stunning quality in almost every budget range.
G-Drive EV ATC Rugged Portable Storage Review
The G-Drive EV ATC is a portable, rugged, storage solution for filmmakers that provides a solid media storage solution in the studio or on location.
The Zoom H5 & Audio Equipment Review
The Zoom H5 is an essential tool in the low budget independent filmmaker arsenal. It’s inexpensive, high quality, rugged, and fits on your camera or bags.
Benefits of Film Festivals vs Putting Films Online
Today, we explore the benefits of Film Festivals vs putting your film online and seeing what happens. There’s a lot that goes into film festivals, lets see!
Petition: IRS Section 181 Film Tax Incentive Program
This petition is to raise enough support for Section 181 to take to Congress to fully enact 181 in 2017 to allow for more films to be made in the USA.