Post Berlin Thoughts & Distribution Challenges
Since I’ve been offering the Film Market Consulting promo (save $1000 – expires tomorrow!) I’ve been getting some interesting questions that come through in the applications… I see many people are...
View ArticleDid You Over Package Your Project?
I think one of the places filmmakers get hung up in presenting their projects to Producers and Financiers is they employ the ‘kitchen sink’ method – and that is when they are approaching producers or a...
View ArticleThe Right Package, Talent Attachments, & more…
I hope you had a great weekend! SXSW is in full swing and unfortunately I couldn’t make it this year. Last year I premiered a film there but what I really enjoyed were all the panels and workshops....
View ArticleWeekly Review: My Next Project, Producer Etiquette, & more…
I hope you had a great week! On Monday I published a post on The Right Package, Talent Attachments, & More , and truthfully that remains one of the most popular topics around here for some time....
View ArticleHit The Market w/ a Packaged Project (48 hr Flash)
I hope you’re having a great week! On Saturday I sent out a Weekly Review: My Next Project, Producer Etiquette, & more and got some great feedback there. If you are interested in me doing Weekly...
View ArticleHow Much Should An EP Be Paid (& what to expect)
There’s a discussion going in the FS Forums about compensation for an EP who brings all the financing, and some differing opinions. On the one hand, I’ve seen EP’s who bring all the financing charge up...
View ArticleWait For Festivals Before Distribution?
Last week I had a couple really interesting calls with clients who are waiting to hear back from festivals before jumping into distribution. And then it occurred to me – they just announced SXSW line...
View ArticleEFM Dispatch: Where The Indie Biz Is At, Big vs. Small, & more…
I hope you had a great week! After my Berlin dispatch from earlier in the week What’s Most In Demand Right Now?, I received several emails from those of you who are on the ground in Berlin and also...
View ArticleEFM Dispatch: Drama Series Takeover
I hope you’re having a great week! I promised another EFM/Berlin dispatch and from the emails that are coming in, I guess you guys like these. So I’m thrilled to hear that! Before I go into some final...
View ArticlePost Berlin Thoughts & Distribution Challenges
Since I’ve been offering the Film Market Consulting promo (save $1000 – expires tomorrow!) I’ve been getting some interesting questions that come through in the applications… I see many people are...
View ArticleDid You Over Package Your Project?
When it comes to packaging your film, I think one of the places filmmakers get hung up in presenting their projects to Producers and Financiers is by employing the ‘kitchen sink’ method. That basically...
View ArticleThe Right Package, Talent Attachments, & more…
SXSW Is On Now! SXSW is in full swing and unfortunately I couldn’t make it this year. Last year I premiered a film there but what I really enjoyed were all the panels and workshops. However, I’m smack...
View ArticleWeekly Review: My Next Project, Producer Etiquette, & more…
I hope you had a great week! On Monday I published a post on The Right Package, Talent Attachments, & More , and truthfully that remains one of the most popular topics around here for some time....
View ArticleHit The Market w/ a Packaged Project (48 hr Flash)
I hope you’re having a great week! On Saturday I sent out a Weekly Review: My Next Project, Producer Etiquette, & more and got some great feedback there. If you are interested in me doing Weekly...
View ArticleProducing Pitfalls (& when to leave a project)
As I’ve mentioned in previous emails I’m in prep on a feature right now that starts shooting this month. We first announced it at AFM and yesterday we had another release go out which you can check out...
View ArticleMIPTV Dispatch: Global Drama Series (& TV Essentials Flash Sale)
As many of you know, MIPTV just kicked off in Cannes and all the industry buzz is about ‘the golden age of TV’ at the moment. . Because I know many of you are dabbling in TV these days (and I hope you...
View ArticleLast Day: TV Essentials Flash Sale
I just wanted to send a friendly reminder that today is the last day of the 50% off Flash Sale on TV Essentials. . Click here to register now for just $149 . In short, TV Essentials is for those of you...
View ArticleCannes Dispatch + My Production Update
How are you guys? It’s been a couple weeks since you’ve heard from me while I was buried in production mode…but I’ve come out the other side! :) . For those who want to catch up on my production...
View ArticlePost-Cannes Thoughts On Getting Your Film Made
Last week I gave you a Cannes Dispatch + My Production Update, and asked what you all are up to and I got some great responses to that invitation…thank you! . It’s really great to hear the range of...
View ArticleYour Film’s Business Plan (+ updated 2018 sales estimates)
Yesterday I sent out my Post Cannes Thoughts On Getting Your Movie Made, and one of the things I spoke about is adopting a creative strategy right from the get-go, during the development phase of how...
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