How to NOT pitch your film to investors.
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Netflix doesn’t care about your film’s festival awards. They care about data. Streaming is a numbers game—know your audience or get left behind. #FilmDistribution #MovieMoney #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker
Indie filmmakers spend 80% of their budget on cameras and 0% on marketing. That’s why no one sees their films.
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Filmmakers, be honest: Would you rather have 1,000,000 festival views or $1,000,000 dollars? Comment FESTIVAL or CASH. #FilmIndustry #MovieMoney #FilmmakingTruths #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmmakingLife
Studios don’t have a ‘bias against indie films.’ They have a bias against movies that can’t make them money.
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The biggest lie filmmakers believe about funding.
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Film grants aren’t free money. They’re a slow, painful process where thousands compete for a handful of crumbs. Find another way.
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No one owes you money to make your film. Investors fund opportunities, not dreams. Make your film investable, or fund it yourself.
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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.
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Three ways to fund your indie film without selling your soul.
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Hollywood accounting is so rigged that ‘Return of the Jedi’ never made a profit on paper. Yep, one of the biggest movies ever. Drop ‘SHOW ME’ in the comments & I’ll break it down.
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Be honest. Would you rather have 1,000 festival viewers or 1,000 paying fans? Comment FESTIVAL or FANS.
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How much does Hollywood REALLY spend on movies?
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What’s a common mistake filmmakers make when pitching investors? #FilmPitch #MovieMoney
From my aunt and uncle #xmasgiftrundown #moviemoney