Filmmaker Christian Viel is taking his films to the markets and making deals on his own, without the middlemen, and taking full control of his filmmaking career.

After several years of attending film markets and studying the dynamics, learning the "business" of filmmaking and distribution, and meeting the buyers face-to-face, filmmaker Christian Viel is now selling his films (and those from other filmmakers) at international film markets. After having learned the ropes for two years, he has established solid relationships, is making deals directly with buyers from around the world, and even securing pre-sales on his own.

Christian spoke with us in-depth about what he's doing and how he's doing it. What's going on in the current marketplace and when and why he thinks acquisitions prices will rise again.