Go Slow and Build Things | Christie Marchese (Kinema)
"The one thing we’ve learned is that the problem isn’t always lack of funding. It’s a lack of flexibility to enable funds to flow back — funds that can create a return..."
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$160,000+ in Revenue from Pre-Release Screening Events
How the team behind "Rescued Hearts" began building community and making money before having a finished film.
Why We Need Letterboxd | Elizabeth Joyce (Intrinsic Entertainment Collaborative)
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Inside the "Ghost in the Machine" Release
Filmmaker Valerie Veatch on distribution windows, community screenings, and reframing what she's actually selling.
Distribution Starts at the Script Stage | Jon Reiss (8 Above)
"Every film and filmmaker is different and hence every film needs a unique distribution and marketing strategy."
12 Distribution (or Distribution-Adjacent) Tactics From Art House and Festival Teams
My readout from The Booking Fair and the Independent Film Exhibition Conference (IND/EX).
You Don’t Need to Be an Influencer. You Do Need to Think Like A Creator. Here’s How These Filmmakers Are Already Doing It.
Filmmakers do not need to become social media influencers. But because audiences increasingly trust people more than platforms, companies, or institutions, there are some habits we can all adopt.
Are You the Best Distributor for Your Film? | Jeanie Finlay (Glimmer Films / Glimmerama)
"People don't think strategically about the whole life of the film. They're just eating the meal in front of them. All the time I'm thinking this is a marathon."
State of Impact | Brian Walker and Juliette Richey (Picture Motion)
"Filmmakers who come to us with this dual brain of being an artist but also being an organizer are finding the most success."
This Filmmaker Built an 80+ City Screening Tour
Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai takes us behind the scenes of her "New Wave 50 for 50" campaign.