🎬💰, Indie Film Distribution - Tips on Your Marketing 🎬💰

Published: Tue, 05/31/22

Hi ,

We recently read yet another great article, A New Narrative for Indie Film Distribution, where a distributor turned filmmaker discusses how important it is to think through your distribution plan BEFORE making your film. He also does a great job walking us through some common filmmaker mistakes to avoid.

For those who took our free Business Plan course, and for those who are working with our Business Plan Template, you know we go over this thoroughly and provide lots of examples.

Which distribution channels are you going to use to get your film out to the various markets? Film festivals? Theatrical release? Private film distributors or other distribution company? A sales agent? Streaming, VOD, Social Media with a paywall? This section will ultimately take up several pages of your business plan.

Even for low-budget films, you must, like all independent filmmakers, be prepared to articulate specific plans in your forward-looking statements to achieve distribution, outlining all of your strategies and why you are pursuing them. After all, an independent film distribution strategy is key to the success of any film.

There is, of course, a ton more info in our templates including industry stats, and prompt questions to help you think through your Distribution plan.

Any questions? Suggestions? Just hit reply and let me know!

Best,

Melissa

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