You Need to Know Your Goals in Order to Attain Them
You Need to Know Your Goals in Order to Attain Them

Listen up! For his Spring Workshop Kickoff, author and strategist Jon Reiss offers advice to filmmakers seeking distribution in his new YouTube Channel.

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Keys to a Successful Film Launch: Part 1
Keys to a Successful Film Launch: Part 1

The minds behind Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance break down their five key points to launching a film when working with a modest budget.

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An Innovative Launch for Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
An Innovative Launch for Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance

The filmmaker/producer outlines the unique distribution process for the new doc Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance. Will one of these methods inspire you?

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Filmmakers: Focus On Your Goals and Know Your Audience
Filmmakers: Focus On Your Goals and Know Your Audience

We have excerpted a portion of Selling Your Film Without Selling Your Soul that challenges filmmakers to focus.

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A New Path to Engage Film Audiences and Create Careers
A New Path to Engage Film Audiences and Create Careers

An excerpt from a new book shines a light on how independent filmmakers can redefine film rights and theatrical distribution.

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7 Ways in Which I Would Release Bomb It Today
7 Ways in Which I Would Release Bomb It Today

I originally wrote this post for Sundance Institute’s Services who approached me to write a post on how I would release Bomb It in today’s distribution landscape (and knowing what I know now).

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Jon Reiss: Connecting Audiences and Filmmakers (Part 2)
Jon Reiss: Connecting Audiences and Filmmakers (Part 2)

Last week, Jon Reiss gave 5 tips on how to connect audiences and filmmakers to keep indie movies alive. Here are 5 more, for those who love independent film—both making it and watching it.

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Jon Reiss: Connecting Audiences and Filmmakers (Part 1)
Jon Reiss: Connecting Audiences and Filmmakers (Part 1)

Film lovers—help keep indie film alive! Independent filmmaker Jon Reiss gives audiences 5 ideas about how to connect directly with filmmakers in ways that matter.

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