Film Industry News and Insights
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Debt financing (borrowing to fund your film) can be a strategic layer in your financing mix. It preserves ownership and avoids…
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“Making-of” documentaries, also known as BTS (behind-the-scenes) or EPKs, have evolved from DVD extras into valuable marketing tools across festivals, streaming…
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Theatrical distribution is the dream: big screen, red carpets, and audience applause. Yes. Count those standing ovation minutes at Canne. But…
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Great Early Film Promotion: Our 5-Step Playbook
Film promotion strategy should be one of the first things you spend time on after conceptualizing your idea. If you wait for picture lock to start marketing, you’re already behind. Independent films don’t get a magic publicity push on release day; they earn attention slowly, from the moment an idea leaves your notes app. Start…
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What’s Included in a Deliverables Package? What Beginner Filmmakers Don’t Know
If you’re a filmmaker preparing to submit your film for distribution, whether through a self-distribution platform like Filmhub or via direct deals with buyers, your job isn’t done when the final cut is locked. In fact, some of the most important work begins after the credits roll. Distributors, aggregators, and marketplaces expect more than just…
