Filmmaker Freedom

An in-depth interview with Naomi McDougall Jones about the distribution and marketing of her film, Bite Me.

My favorite indie film conversation of 2020. Hands down.

A wide-ranging conversation about all things micro-budget filmmaking.

The art of resonating with your niche and truly earning their attention.

A comprehensive guide to obtaining certainty amongst the brutal uncertainty of show business.

An insanely comprehensive, nuanced guide to finding the perfect niche for your indie film business.

The war for audience attention is being dominated by Netflix, Disney, and a few others. Unless you want to get crushed, you’ve gotta niche down.

Two strategies to help you maximize revenue, minimize work, and create a sense of stability around your indie filmmaking business.

An in-depth interview with horror/punk rock filmmaker, Jason Zink.

Meet the man who convinced me it actually is possible to earn a living self-distributing your films.

If you care about making real money with your films, festivals aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.

An in-depth interview with Clara Lehmann and Jonathan Lacocque about their company, Coat of Arms, and their relentless pursuit of meaningful passion projects.

Are you focusing on the right audience for your indie film?

An in-depth conversation with Liz Manashil about the financial side of making micro-budget features, and her work managing Sundance’s Creative Distribution Initiative.

Every filmmaker knows they *should* build an audience. But what the hell does that actually mean?

An in-depth conversation with Alex Ferrari about mastering your psychology, making features quickly and cheaply, and winning the game of distribution.

When the worlds of documentary filmmaking and online business collide, amazing things can happen.

The traditional indie film business is broken. But when you learn to shift the economics back in your favor, you can build a viable business around your films.

Why most indie films never make a profit, why DIY distribution is so difficult, and why you should be very wary when offered a distribution deal.

The foundational ideas that will help you make the films you care about, and make a great living from it.