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Director Ava Duvernay on Positioning Your Film

by Cait Carvalho on February 17, 2012

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Ava Duvernay (Director, I Will Follow) forewarns that publicity is not a given, and explains why filmmakers need to have an understanding of themselves and their films.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

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My Kickstarter Bat Mitzvah Situation

by filmpresence on February 16, 2012

By Sara Kiener

Not being a filmmaker has given me the luxury of not having to ask everyone I know for money… at least not since my Bat Mitzvah. I’m used to sitting on the outside of these campaigns, watching mindfully, donating when moved and sharing links when asked nicely. That …

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Nancy Gerstman on Developing Bill Cunningham New York

by Cait Carvalho on February 16, 2012

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Nancy Gerstman reflects on the film’s ability to reach beyond its core audience.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

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Peter Broderick on Identifying Your Audience

by Cait Carvalho on February 15, 2012

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Peter Broderick discusses how filmmakers should break down and think about their audience.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

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Jon Reiss on Branding

by Cait Carvalho on February 13, 2012

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Jon Reiss discusses the positive affects of cultivating your own brand as a filmmaker.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

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Paola Freccero on Publicity

by Cait Carvalho on February 13, 2012

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Paola Freccero stresses the importance of waiting for the opportune moment to promote a project.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

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Managing and Agenting Your Career

by Dan Schoenbrun on February 1, 2012

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Put In The Work…

by lesfilmfestival on January 3, 2012

LES Film Fest 2012 | IFP BLOG #2 (watch us watch submissions) from BFD Productions, LLC.

Vibe, Energy, Aesthetic

by Deepak Chopra…actually Us

We’ve never read a Deepak Chopra book, although we get the good bits from our Facebook News Feeds (it’s very en trend now).  “I’m not religious, but …

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