Film Distribution: How To Negotiate Minimum Guarantees
Picture this. Your movie is in the festivals. People like it. You’re getting tons of buzz. And for the past three days, you …
7 Ways To Build A Strong Filmmaking Crew (So You Can Make Your Film)
Ever notice that the same directors and producers always seem to work with the same filmmaking crew? There’s a reason for it. They know …
5 Tips To Plan Your Film Festival Strategy
As an independent filmmaker with a short documentary about to hit the festival circuit, I am faced once again with planning my film …
15 Steps to Creating Mise-en-Scene in Your Next Film
In filmmaking, the term Mise-en-Scene refers to identifying each component through analysis and explaining the respective significance while connecting them to the film’s theme. …
Digital Self Distribution: How To Sell Your Movie Online
Looking to get film distribution? In this filmmaking article, we discuss digital self distribution and how to sell your movie online.
Film Distribution: How To Get Your Movie To Market Fast
In this filmmaking article, LA Producer Jason Brubaker explains why most filmmakers wait seven months before selling their movies and why you shouldn’t.
The Zen of Digital Film Distribution (So You Can Sell Your Film)
The demise of DVD distribution, coupled with inexpensive production technology, has flooded the market with cheaply produced, accessible movies. For most filmmakers, basing …
Crowdfunding For Filmmakers: How To Create Irresistible Incentives
Crowdfunding incentives (perks/rewards) are the muscle and might behind an indie film campaign. Lately, however, I see filmmakers getting less and less creative and …
Five Lessons I Learned Making A Low Budget Feature
Making my low budget feature film, Earshot, was groundbreaking and exciting. And it was also a huge learning experience. It was the first …
The Entrepreneurial Filmmakers Guide to Self Distribution
Got a movie? Are you looking to create a self distribution film campaign so you can start selling? Then this film distribution article is for you.
How To Grow Your Movie Audience Email List In 3 Simple Steps!
If you are looking to market your movie inexpensively, you need to Grow Your Email List. Here are some tactics.
The Secrets of Successful Online Movie Advertising
In this filmmaking article, film distribution we explore the secrets of online movie advertising… And how YOU can use this info to sell more movies.
Why Aren’t There More Fresh Ideas In Hollywood?
A comment I hear sometimes when I listen to producers is “Why aren’t there more fresh ideas in Hollywood?” Let’s leave aside the …
What Carole Lee Dean Can Teach Us About Producing
If you were making movies 20 years ago it would cost you 10 times more to make a film. So ask yourself, “why was I given so much talent and born during the third most important time in the history of mankind.” Here you are with a great opportunity and all that talent. Do you really believe the universe would put you here at this time and not finance you? Of course not.
How To Grow Your Audience (Even If You Hate Social Media)
This filmmaking article provides three tips on how to grow your audience (even If you hate social media.) Learn how to become a filmmaking rock star.
How To Avoid Major Filmmaking Headaches
As a filmmaker, you are focused on making a movie. You have a gazillion things on your plate. And the last thing you …
5 Ways to Promote Your Film Fast
If you are promoting your movie online, you need to create a simple website. You should have a trailer, an about page, a buy now button, links to your social networks and an easy way for someone to sign up for your audience list.
Five Ways To Make Your Short Film Awesome
When I got into filmmaking, short films were viewed as a calling card. You’d make a short, get into festivals and hope someone …
Gaffer Tape: Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
Marty Gage knows about gaffer tape. He teamed up with a leading tape manufacturer and in 2013 launched Gaffer Power, a company determined to create the market’s best gaffer tape.
How To Build Your Filmmaking Team Without Crooks
What I’m about to share is a cautionary tale, which should hopefully provide insights on how to build your filmmaking team, so you …
How To Start (and keep) A Career In Film
If you’re looking for a career in film, you’re not alone. Each year, thousands of ambitious Hollywood hopefuls arrive in Los Angeles, eager …
Five Tips For Marketing Your Movie (Before You Make It)
Marketing your movie doesn’t have to be complicated. In this film distribution article, Jason Brubaker shares five tips for marketing your movie.
Confessions of A Film Acquisitions Executive
In the world of VOD, finding a traditional distribution deal that actually makes sense is challenging. In this article, we discuss modern Film Acquisitions.
How to Make a Micro-Budget Feature Without Spending a Fortune
A little while back, we completed a micro-budget feature called “Wake Me When I Leave.” It’s a sixty-four minute psychological horror thriller. And …
The Minimalist Guide To Leveraging Short Form Content
Making a living as a filmmaker can be a tricky thing to pull off. Sure big-name directors can afford homes in Malibu and …
3 Reasons You Will Fail In Filmmaking (Avoid The Excuses)
In this filmmaking article, LA producer Jason Brubaker points out 3 reasons you will fail in filmmaking. (Unless you avoid these excuses)
How I Got Started In Filmmaking
In the morning, I would wake up with cupcakes mashed in my hair, stare at my fat face in the bathroom mirror, and leave for my appliance sales job. When sales were slow at the store, I would order cheeseburgers, and start eating. One day, when I really felt bad about my sad existence, I decided to do something. I went into my cubicle and started writing a screenplay. Since I never wrote a screenplay, I had no idea what I was doing. But I was so frustrated, and fat, and hating my life, that it didn’t take long until I had a first draft…
Memorize The Make My Movie Mantra (Then Take Action!)
The life you live today is a result of the decisions that you made in the past. The life you live tomorrow will be a result of the decisions you make right now. Make your choices, but choose wisely. The world is waiting to watch your movies. Take action: Make your movie now!
Warning: DVD Distribution Is Dead
Do you remember retail DVD distribution? Do you remember walking into a video store and renting a video? Those days are gone. The demise of retail DVD distribution means that you can no longer depend on some video rental chain to buy 5,000 copies of your DVD. The advent of the internet…
How to Take Charge of Your Movie Marketing Strategy
Are you looking for a movie marketing strategy? In this filmmaking article, we provide an overview of a basic movie marketing strategy.