You finished your indie film. Now what? If you're staring down the terrifying abyss known as film distribution wondering if you'll ever make your money back (or even get people to watch the damn thing), you're not alone.
In this episode, Chuck and Victoria dive headfirst into the harsh realities of distributing an independent film—from self-distribution woes and shady contracts to theatrical runs, $25 streaming payouts, and the mysterious world of space rights (yes, really). We break down the difference between using a DIY aggregator versus signing with a full-service distributor, and share the many, many missteps we’ve made along the way.
If you're an indie filmmaker trying to figure out how to get your movie out into the world without signing away your soul (or your space rights), this episode is for you.
Topics include:
- What film distribution actually looks like for indie filmmakers
- Why Amazon Prime dumped our movie
- Marketing mistakes that killed our view count
- When a $5K "distribution fee" isn’t what it seems
- The surprising value of reviews and mailing lists
- How to (maybe) keep your rights in this universe
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