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Ep 01: Film Distribution Streaming Platforms: AVOD vs SVOD and more
In Episode 1 of this new podcast - Producer and Sales Agent Marc Clebanoff talks with Hyvio.com founder and CEO MJ Angel about the rapidly evolving VOD market, the do’s and dont’s for indie filmmakers and the future of streaming independent content. [...]
The Reality of Film Piracy – Part 2
Since the dawn of the Internet a tidal wave of cyber-crime has emerged and thrived. In the world of content and film distribution, piracy has become a mainstay. But piracy is not a new concept. I recall early in my career, in the [...]
Theatrical Distribution & A Prediction for the Future
Theatrical distribution has a lot of naïve assumptions attached to it. Many filmmakers assume that if they make a truly great film then ultimately that film is bound for the big screen. It’s as if in the minds of many filmmakers their film [...]
How Distributors & Sales Agents Make Money
One thing I find myself explaining often is that I did not become a global sales agent because I had a passion for selling films, rather I became a sales agent out of necessity. Early in my career I was excited to see my [...]
Is a No-Budget Feature Film Really Possible?
For as long as I’ve been working in the independent film world, I’ve heard many tales of the “no-budget” feature film. The concept is practically an urban legend at this point. But is there really such thing as a true no-budget feature film [...]
The Upsides & Downsides for Indie Film in a Post-COVID World
Three months into the Covid-19 pandemic and the short and long-term effects of the virus on the indie film market are starting to present themselves in a more concrete manner. Home Entertainment is Essential Now more than ever, at home entertainment is proving [...]