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Local media often want to focus on the fact it is 'local' so mention where you live or it was shot in the local area. They like to have the option of using pictures, so email them some high res shots so it's all ready to go. Make sure you don't send it as a "PDF" only - it's much easier for...

I used to work at a movie magazine, and the reviewers were a real mixed bunch! All a bad review meant was that that particular person hadn't liked it, it didn't mean that no-one at the magazine liked it. Interviews tend not to get into the nitty gritty of whether the film is any good - reviews...

"think outside the box office" by Jon Reisse And while this isn't for "film" per se, "The New Rules of PR and Marketing" is a great one, goes into social media networking, blogging, etc.

I don't know anything about this, but since you heard it through Dov Simmen's, I'd suggest contacting him/his company and ask. You've already paid him for the information, so they should be able to help you. Would appreciate you posting your findings here. One issue I've heard about streaming...

You're quite right that this is THE question we all need to answer! One mistake indie filmmakers commonly make is trying to sell their film to other indie filmmakers. The notion that there are 200,000 people making indie films, and if we all purchased from each other we'd have 24 million, is...

Hi Rue, I don't know anything about this particular niche market, but the first rule of marketing is for you to know yours. Can you think of any films that might be a bit like yours, soft fetish rather than hardcore? People who like that type of film will like yours, right? Find people who...

Hi Gratwick Films, This is certainly what the big production companies do, and it's the right way to think when trying to gain investors. However, I don't know where you can get this information, as it is pretty speculative and not widely released. I think they work off a combination of their...

Youtube video that landed $30 million hollywood deal Did you guys here about this? Fede Alvarez is a Uruguayan filmmaker who posted a short on Youtube that got picked up in a $30 million deal by Sam Raimi's prodco (Spiderman). What I think is particularly interesting is that the film itself...

Sounds good, am going to have to order a copy - thanks for the heads up!

Thanks Thorn, I appreciate the tip :) Looking into it.

Thanks James :) Will be in touch privately before I blog it.

Thanks Elusive! I have seen the biracy site but not looked into it yet, will follow up :)

Okay - just signed up to your fb fanpage - saw the synopsis there :) Couldn't find it on your primary website though ? thanks

Fandom Hi James, Thanks so much for the additional information :) Great for you to clarify that you already have the funding in place (different strategy to The Age of Stupid). Is it possible for you to reveal how you gained funding? Film budget? How many members do you need in order to break...

Hi Jas, another Aussie here, where abouts are you located? If your first degree is in law, marketing/business, communications/media, it'll come in handy with filmmaking. And if your degree is something else... well, it's all about what you do rather than official education, just because someone...

Hi James, Fandom certainly looks like an interesting project I'd love to blog about and follow. Can you please answer some of the points I mentioned in my original post - I need to be able to write about something more detailed than just what is on your website. Eg. Your business plan /...

Thanks Zensteve :)

Hi, I'm here for two main reasons. I'm looking for: A) Projects I can profile on my blog (do you have one that meets the specs?) B) People who want to learn from the case studies on my blog. My blog is primarily about indie content creators who are harnessing the power of the web to...

Hi Thunderclap, am very interested to hear more about this. I have a blog that does case studies on filmmakers who are distibuting & monetising their projects differently to the traditional model so other indie content creators can copy successful indie film/art business plans, rather than...

Hi, Just taking a minute to introduce myself, I'm a writer / director / producer. Main experience is as scriptwriter writing features and multi platform, but in recent years have taken up directing & producing short form as well. I'm here looking for filmmakers who might have tried it the...