What Every Filmmaker Ought to Know About VOD Film Distribution
If you think you’re in business of filmmaking, think again. Your real business as a filmmaker is to build an audience. Read this movie distribution article.
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What If You Choose Filmmaking As Your Next Small Business?
Most filmmakers either they understand the studio business or they understand indie filmmaking. But what about filmmaking as your next small business?
How to Navigate The American Film Market
With the American Film Market coming up, many filmmakers are wondering how to navigate AFM and get the best distribution deal for their movies. Read more to find out…
5 Simple Steps To Help You Sell Your Movie On The Internet
With the release of the iPad, and the new NetFlix application, we now have clear indication that Video On Demand has arrived in a majorly portable way. And while many of you will argue that the iPad is not the most ideal way to watch a movie – few of us can argue that the future of movie delivery has arrived.
How To Survive The Movie Business
Surviving the Movie Industry in times of change is similar to surviving other industries going through change. Necessitated by the need for cash (survival), many of you will be forced to see the world as an entrepreneur. Even if you aren’t ready, you may have to learn how to produce your own profitable movies…
The Future Of The Self Distribution Model
In the old days, self distribution got a bad wrap. Before DVD and the wonders of the digital age, if people wanted to self distribute, they had to haul heavy film prints from city to city all over the country… But not any more!
Some Practical Thoughts On Distributing Your Film Digitally
When I published my article on leveraging VOD sales to finance your movie, I had no idea that a simple internet marketing formula for filmmakers would be such a polarizing issue. I can’t tell you how many Los Angeles based movie producers responded negatively through email. One guy even told me my grammar sucked.
Film Distribution: New Rules For Selling Your Film
If you’re looking for film distribution article, LA Producer Jason Brubaker shares new rules for how to sell your movie.
The Shocking Truth About VOD Sales Projections
Because distribution was once discriminatory, many first time independent feature filmmakers had to hold their breath in hopes their movies would get into a film festival, buil buzz, and (hopefully) garner a great distribution deal, complete with a cash advance. But that is an outdated model.
5 Movie Industry Success Tips
If you want to get ahead in the crazy industry of movies, you would be best to follow the following 5 tips for movie industry success:
5 Movie Marketing Mistakes That Make You Look Dumb
In this movie marketing article, Jason Brubaker helps you avoid the 5 movie marketing mistakes that make you look dumb.
How To Distribute Your Film Without Going Broke
While modern distribution technology provides access to mainstream marketplaces, this shift represents new challenges. Find out how to sell your movie.
How To Sharpen Your Movie Hook (So You Get Noticed)
The first step in selling your movie (or movie idea) is to find your movie hook. This filmmaking article shows you how to sharpen your movie hook so you can make your movie remarkable.
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 Shocking Truth About Making Money With VOD Distribution
In this filmmaking article, Los Angeles Producer Jason Brubaker answers the question – Is it possible to make money with video on demand distribution?
Is Traditional Movie Distribution Dead?
While creating creating community around your title, building buzz and increasing your fan base is both challenging and fun, a lot of filmmakers have no idea how to get started. In this regard, one of your first steps is to determine if your movie is ready for the marketplace
What Filmmakers Need To Know About VOD Distribution
While many traditional distributors would like you to believe otherwise, VOD distribution has been democratized. While it is possible that your film will …
Download My Sell Your Movie Checklist
Making a movie is exciting. But behind all the excitement, you’re wondering: “How am I going to sell this thing?” Download this how to sell your movie checklist.
FREE Marketing Advice For Filmmakers
Today I am going to supply free marketing advice to filmmakers. (I always provide free advice of some sort.) But before you read another word, know this…
How To Navigate The Toronto Film Festival (For Indie Filmmakers)
In this article, distribution executive Jason Brubaker provides a detailed account on how to navigate the Toronto Film Festival like an industry veteran.
How To Promote a Movie: Case Study for Soldiers of Paint
In this guest filmmaking article, producer Doug Gritzmacher outlines the grass roots movie marketing strategy his team utilized for Soldiers of Paint A …
Why I Hate The Words “Self Distribution” In A Video On Demand World
If you’ve been reading filmmaking stuff for any length of time, you know how much I avoid the words “self-distribution.” The reason I …
Stop Crying About Filmmaking
For a very long time the barriers to entry have prevented most filmmakers from having a career outside of Hollywood. And while one can argue that independent filmmakers have always existed, even the most independent of filmmakers relied on traditional Hollywood distribution vehicles…
Video Encoding Service
If you are looking to get your movie seen and selling on the popular VOD platforms like iTunes, Hulu, Netflix and some of the cable outlets, your movie must first go through a video encoding service. And since most filmmakers are new to the world of film distribution, here is an overview of how modern movie distribution works…
Filmmaking eZine and Free Tools
I get excited about Video On Demand and the various popular internet marketplaces like iTunes and Amazon, is because movie distribution is no longer discriminatory. This means that you can actually control your own business and marketing plan.
Modern Moviemaking Explained
I believe video on demand distribution represents freedom for filmmakers. While there are many great sales agents and distributors, I am totally bothered by the sales agents and middle-men who have taken a bottom-feeding approach to VOD. These jerks make a living trying to sucker unsuspecting filmmakers into long term video on demand deals that suck. I put together the following video to express my disgust and also provide a new hope. As a modern moviemaker, there has never been a better time to make, market and sell your movies without the middle-man.
The Future of Filmmaking
As a filmmaker, you need to start building your audience list today. Why? Because regardless of innovation, one thing will remain constant in your filmmaking life – The person with access to appropriately targeted eyeballs, WINS.
Make Filmmaking Your Next Small Business
“If you want to make a living making movies, you need to realize that your library and the subsequent audience you source (over your career) are your major assets. And, as a result, your most important filmmaking focus (aside from doing good work) is to acquire and keep a customer,” he emphasizes.
Filmmaker David Allen Talks Modern Moviemaking and VOD Distribution
Earlier this week, I caught wind of an indie production company based in Australia called Rapidfire Productions. This is a production company that operates as a self sustaining modern moviemaking business. They develop movies, get money, make their movies and through their own distribution arm, the company reaches the masses.
7 Step Filmmaking Formula For Selling Your Movie Online
As a feature filmmaker, one of the biggest problems YOU have is finding a traditional distribution deal (that actually makes sense) for your movie. With each passing day, we get closer and closer to a world where DVD sales channels are being replaced by video on demand. And while we are not there yet, after spending the greater part of last weekend watching streaming content on NetFlix and Hulu, I am now of the opinion that the days of DVD distribution are numbered.