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Netflix is Leaving a Hole
Not more than five short years ago, Netflix was an obvious outlet for an even decently produced independent film. Just about every independent film that was acquired by a legitimate distributor ended up on the streaming service. It wasn’t even a question of [...]
The Truth About Name Values
Attaching talent to your film is always one of the biggest development obstacles. In the age of viral distribution, where just making a good film is not enough, attaching talent is of the utmost importance. But how can you as a producer decipher the [...]
The Dwindling American Film Market
The beginning of November brings about a lot of energy and anticipation – the passing of Halloween and the short road toward the holiday season. For those of us in the world of film distribution, however, the beginning of November marks the annual American [...]
The Infamous Producer Credit
Remember in old movies how you’d see credits at the beginning of the film and it seemed like such a small group of key people? Prior to the digital era it was rare to see more than two to three producer names on a [...]
Is Content Still King?
We are all familiar with the old saying “Content is King.” Well, although it’s technically still true, it’s taken on a different meaning in recent years. Two things happened simultaneously that brought about a massive and insanely rapid evolution to filmmaking. The first [...]
Sizing Up Your Investors
If you’re a filmmaker like me then a lot of your time and effort goes into the hunt for funding. For me it completely consumes me. I literally am incapable of attending any event or meeting new people without sizing everyone up to [...]