Ava Duvernay (Director, I Will Follow) explains the importance of understanding what your film is, what it’s saying, and who it appeals to.
From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
My first feature, New Low, was released about a month ago digitally and on DVD. You’re about to get insightful analysis on the success of our distribution model by someone who got a D in Microeconomics. If this were the old Back to the Future ride at Universal Studios, Doc …
Over the last five years an independent record shop has closed in the UK every three days.
SOUND IT OUT (75 mins) is a documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, North East England. A cultural haven in one of the most deprived areas in the …
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.
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 …
Nancy Gerstman reflects on the film’s ability to reach beyond its core audience.
From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
Peter Broderick discusses how filmmakers should break down and think about their audience.
From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
Jon Reiss discusses the positive affects of cultivating your own brand as a filmmaker.
From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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