What Is Digital Cinema?
By Simon Walker What counts as digital cinema? Simon Walker compares definitions from exhibitors, the DCI, SMPTE and manufacturers, and
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Traditional DVD Distribution Deals: How Much Will You Make?
By Stacey Parks How is your revenue calculated in a traditional DVD distribution deal? Distribution expert Stacey Parks explains the
Planning for Festivals: Start Now
By David Kaminski You need the right festivals, not all of them. David Kaminski explains how to choose festivals, budget
Working the Festival Circuit Like a Pro
By Phil Hall The festival circuit can drain your emotions and budget if you don’t plan. Phil Hall shares a
Reaching the Audience Event Horizon
By Sky Crompton Back from summer break, every filmmaker asks how to reach an audience. Sky Crompton shares do’s and
Two Major Ways of Financing Your Film for Distribution
By Stacey Parks Raising enough money for a professional cast and format pays off. Stacey Parks explains two major ways
Finding Your Film Project’s Hook
By Mark Steven Bosko A marketing hook is what makes an audience want to see your film. Mark Steven Bosko
3 Landmines to Avoid When Making Your Movie
By Jerome Courshon Many filmmakers expect to win the Sundance lottery and skip learning distribution. Jerome Courshon explains three landmines
How to Get Foreign Distribution for Your Film
By Stacey Parks Foreign distribution works differently from domestic deals. Stacey Parks explains sales agents, territories and markets so your
My Movie Is Complete… Now What?
By Ben Williams Your movie is done. Now what? Ben Williams explains how independent filmmakers can promote and distribute their
Revolution in the Seats: Film Versus Digital
By David K. Irving “Revolution is not a onetime event.” David K. Irving looks at film versus digital and how
The Mantis Parable: Selling Indie Films Online
With the internet opening up new avenues for sharing indie movies, it is a different world for the indie filmmaker