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AUDIO CASE STUDY: DEALING WITH DELIVERABLES
AUDIO CASE STUDY: DEALING WITH DELIVERABLES Deliverables...the dreaded process of delivering your film to sales agents and distributors. A process that can be anywhere from confusing to a downright nightmare. But a real reality of the filmmaking process. In this Audio Case Study, filmmaker Buzz McLaughlin takes us through the process of delivering his film, <>The Sensation of Sight, for both North American and international distribution, the obstacles and costs he faced, and the mistakes he made, and what he'll do differently next time. . . . More
Case Study: Getting the Low Budget Indie Off the Ground
Case Study: Getting the Low Budget Indie Off the Ground Accomplished indie producer Suzanne Lyons started out making 5 million+ films with A-list cast and moved into producing ultra low-budget films. Suzanne discusses just what the indie producer needs to know to avoid the pitfalls of indie producing, how to find potential investors, raise equity funds for your films, packaging on your own, and much more. Suzanne covers it all from A-Z. . . . More
Case Study: Self Distributing Directly to Retailers
Case Study: Self Distributing Directly to Retailers Jason Morris of Digital Shadow Films Distribution is a low-budget filmmaker and a distributor specializing in working with aggregators and wholesalers as a point of contact for selling films to retailers. Here Jason takes us through the process of selling independent films directly to retail, the realities of working directly with retailers via aggregators and wholesalers, and the investment it takes. . . . More
Audio Case Study: Working Directly With Distributors
Audio Case Study: Working Directly With Distributors Filmmakers Vito Balenzano and Bruno Rosato are two filmmakers, taking matters into their own hands, and successfully working directly with distributors. Vito and Bruno share with exactly how they're doing it, how they're taking it to the next level, and how it's changed their outlook on the role of a producer. . . . More
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Buzz McLaughlin & The Sensation of Sight
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Buzz McLaughlin & The Sensation of Sight First-time film producer Buzz McLaughlin takes us through his journey of finding distribution for his film, The Sensation of Sight. Shooting the film was only part of the process, Buzz and his filmmaking partner planned meticulously for the life the film would have after completion before they even started raising financing. . . . More
AUDIO CASE STUDY: D.I.Y. FILM MARKETS
AUDIO CASE STUDY: D.I.Y. FILM MARKETS 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. Hear how he's doing it. . . . More
AUDIO CASE STUDY: THE FIRST TIME AT A FILM MARKET
AUDIO CASE STUDY: THE FIRST TIME AT A FILM MARKET Filmmaker Dusan Sekulovic talks about his experiences and the many surprises he found attending the 2008 European Film Market in Berlin as a first-time market attendee. And he discusses some of the benefits and opportunities for filmmakers that lie within market attendance and why he's caught the bug to go to more. . . . More
Audio Case Study: Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1037
Audio Case Study: Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 Ben Niles, director of Note By Note, embarked on an ambitious theatrical self-release for his film. And it's paid off - playing to sold-out crowds in cities all over the country, gaining momentum internationally, and doing something most films, even studio films, can't accomplish: making money theatrically - all while bypassing most traditional advertising. . . . More
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Indie Filmmaker Roy Thomasson on successfully distributing his indie films to retailers
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Indie Filmmaker Roy Thomasson on successfully distributing his indie films to retailers Filmmaker Roy Thomasson has successfully distributed his films into retailers across the U.S. Roy has had enormous success both utilizing sub-distributors and working with major retailers directly to put his films into stores. Roy lays out a blueprint for filmmakers on how the too can get their films into brick-and-mortar and online stores. . . . More
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Ryan Harper on Premiering A Film At Sundance
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Ryan Harper on Premiering A Film At Sundance Ryan's film Steel City premiered at Sundance a few years back and Ryan takes us through the whole experience - what he went through, the ups and down, the people he worked with to get his film noticed, what went right, what went wrong, and what he would do differently. Ryan gives us an inside look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of premiering your film at Sundance. And how to deal with sales reps -- from a filmmaker's perspective. . . . More
CASE STUDY: Interview With Betsy Chasse, Producer of What The Bleep Do We Know!?
CASE STUDY: Interview With Betsy Chasse, Producer of What The Bleep Do We Know!? Producer of the indie sensation What the Bleep Do We Know discusses just how they took a niche film, self-distributed the film into theaters, put a strong grassroots promotion campaign behind it, and wound up securing a major distribution deal. . . . More
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Johnny Wu
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Johnny Wu Filmmaker Johnny Wu has had great success not only leveraging the success of a short film to make features but also with marketing his films online. Johnny gives us a look at how he's done it and offers up some invaluable tips for filmmakers on the right way to promote and build a buzz for your films. . . . More
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Brant Smith on Theatrically Self-Distributing His Film Quality of Life
AUDIO CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Brant Smith on Theatrically Self-Distributing His Film Quality of Life Brant Smith has successfully tackled both traditional and self-distribution simultaneously for his film Quality of Life. Brant shares with us just how he continues to do it, how to do a theatrical release, how much it'll cost, the right way to do market, strategies for selling out theaters and a whole lot more. . . . More
CASE STUDY: Interview with "Tarnation" producer Stephen Winter
CASE STUDY: Interview with "Tarnation" producer Stephen Winter Made for $218, cut on iMovie and went on to attach major talent (executive producer Gus Van Sant) AND secure worldwide distribution deals. Tarnation is a no-budget film which achieved BIG success. So how did they do it? . . . More
AUDIO CASE STUDY: HUNTER WEEKS & 10 mph
AUDIO CASE STUDY: HUNTER WEEKS & 10 mph Filmmaker Hunter Weeks discusses self-distributing his film. To date, Hunter has sold over 4,000 DVD's of his film, downloaded almost 1,000 copies, has retail partnerships with Netflix, Blockbuster, Amazon, and others, and has done a DIY theatrical tour for his film. How'd he do all that? . . . More
CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Sonja Gonzales on funding through Latino Public Broadcasting
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LPB funds television programs including dramas, documentaries, comedies, satire and animation. These may be single programs or limited series, new productions or works-in-progress. . . . More
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