Filmmakers, drop your film pitch in 1 sentence & I’ll roast it (or hype it) in the replies. Let’s go. Best pitch wins a shoutout!

Advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) has transformed the streaming industry, offering free content to viewers in exchange for ad exposure. #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmmakingLife #FilmProduction #FilmFestival

https://garvescope.com/blog/the-growing-demand-for-niche-genre-films-in-avod-streaming/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Your audience doesn’t care what camera you shot on. They care if the film is worth watching.

Tax incentives can reduce film investment risk and boost profitability. Tax credits, rebates, and exemptions have a massive impact on film financing and helping you maximize returns. #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmmakers #filmfinance #filminvestors #filminvesting #indiefilm #indiefilmmakers

https://garvescope.com/blog/the-financial-edge-you-get-from-using-tax-incentives-in-film-investment/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Film festivals don’t make your movie successful. They make your movie feel successful. There’s a difference.

Product placement is often associated with big-budget Hollywood films, where brands pay millions for a few seconds of screen time. #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmmakingLife #FilmProduction #FilmFestival #IndieFilms

https://garvescope.com/blog/the-most-memorable-product-placements-in-indie-film-history/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Want to increase your film’s value? Add closed captions & dubs—Netflix prioritizes films that work in multiple languages.

Hollywood hasn't rejected you. It just doesn't know you exist.

#IndieFilm #Film #AfricanAmerican #BlackHair #Braids #BlackWomen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okpHdA6SRhg

Filmmakers: If your entire strategy is ‘get into festivals and hope for distribution,’ you don’t have a strategy.

Your indie film doesn’t need to be ‘seen by the right people.’ It needs to be seen by a lot of people.

Studios don’t have a ‘bias against indie films.’ They have a bias against movies that can’t make them money.

#FilmFinance #FilmmakingTruths #IndieFilmBusiness #MovieMoney #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmmakingLife #FilmProduction #FilmFestival #IndieFilmmaking #DirectorOfPhotography #FilmmakerCommunity #SupportIndieFilm #NoBudgetFilm

Indie filmmakers must navigate a complex financial landscape.
Want to turn a profit on your indie film? Maximize ROI through smart budgeting, distribution strategies, and niche audience engagement. #film #filmmaker #filmmakers #filmmaking #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #filmroi #movieroi #profitablefilm

https://garvescope.com/blog/maximizing-indie-film-roi-a-guide-to-profitability/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Hey Cincinnati filmmakers! Don't miss your opportunity to submit and/or participate in the #Cindependent Film Festival!
Follow the link to learn more and find out how you can submit your film.
#IndependentFilm #Cincinnati #IndieFilm #FilmFestival
https://www.cindependentfilmfest.org/

Your indie film doesn’t need an investor. It needs an audience. Find 1,000 people who love what you do, and you’ll never need investors again.

My wife and I just watched this tonight. It’s a total banger. One of the best films I’ve seen in a while.

The two main characters are played SO well. The actors performed perfectly. Especially Emily Skeggs, who is an absolute joy. I laughed a lot.

Also, the opening design/typography are stellar. And the featured punk song, “Watermelon,” is rad.

https://www.dinnerinamerica.com/

No one in Hollywood cares about your ‘brilliant idea.’ They care if you can execute it.

Netflix doesn’t care about your festival awards. They care about data. If you can’t prove your film will perform, they won’t buy it.

Sein #Film hat einen #Vogel - leider konnte er den aber nicht zu unserem Interview auf der #Berlinale mitbringen.

Der australische #Regisseur Quenton Miller hat in seinem preisgekrönten #Kurzfilm #KokiCiao einen 67-jährigen #Kakadu über dessen früheres Leben beim ehemaligen jugoslawischen Staatschef Tito plaudern lassen.

https://vimeo.com/showcase/5020939/video/1068932809

The fastest way to learn filmmaking? Make a bad movie. Then make a better one.