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Does anyone need a Kickstarter invite?
I have four up for grabs, if anyone would like to crowdfund a project and would like a creator account on Kickstarter reply with your email address.
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What platform should I build a film’s website in? Wordpress? Tumblr? Drupal?
So I have a couple films coming up and I am starting to think about their sites. I'm interested in people's thoughts & experiences with different platforms for film sites. I w …
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Should I Get A Casting Director?
I am currently in development on a short-film project that will become part of an Anthology. I have already completed and distributed 2 micro-budget features and am looking to rais …
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2answers
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Who are the best aggregators for broadcast VOD?
One of the best ways to monetize your film content is to have it available on TV as part of a paid OnDemand type of exibition. For example, Cinetic Media's Film Buff, IFC and Grav …
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298 views
Do you have an engaging Facebook Page for your film? What is the URL?
Filmmakers have got to get up to speed on social marketing. I keep seeing filmmakers trying to make personal profiles for their films. A film page is the only way to go. It's ea …
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3answers
212 views
Is it enough to just make a feature film anymore?
Beyond the obvious discussion of "transmedia", or "cross-platform", as artists in this new digital age, is the feature film still the 'end all' of our storytelling and creative pur …
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Is there a certain type of film or genre that fares better in the online space?
Can a drama capture the interest and earn as much money and exposure online as a horror or comedy? Do audiences look to the internet for specific genres or types of films if so wh …
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2answers
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What video hosting service do you use?
I currently upload to TubeMogul, which supplies YouTube, MySpace and Blip.TV.
Blip.tv then sends media to iTunes upon request. I also use Blip.tv to embed videos.
I really like …
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4answers
139 views
Can we make money from online video advertisements?
Video sites are making money from online ads from places like Google Adsense and I'm wondering if this is a way filmmakers can make some money? If someone knows the answer to this …
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Have You Considered Registering Your Company As A “B Corporation?”
I'm in the process of considering reclassifying my company, Humble Magi, LLC, as a "B Corporation". B Corporate status is a relatively new classification of companies that embrace …
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What tips can you share about how to ENGAGE fans with your film?
When you are building an audience for your film, you need to start a conversation to get your fans engaged. Otherwise you might as well just have a brochure or use traditional adv …
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1answer
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What’s your honest opinion of this years Sundance?
We all want our films to get into Sundance, but I can't help but think that it's no longer worth the time, effort and money. I've heard that even the NEXT films had budgets aroun …
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9answers
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Are SAG Actors Really Better Than Non-SAG Actors?
I have made two films with friends and craiglistees. Gotten decent results. I was wondering what the take on this is from other directors about going the SAG route. Obviously it's …
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1answer
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assembling a distribution team
This is a piece from a longer blog post / question: On Peter Broderick's website, he goes into some of the key points behind a distribution team, which include: strategy, foreign s …
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Can Anyone Recommend A Quality DVD Duplicator for Short Run Dual Layer Burns?
I've spent a month trying to find a place that will duplicate DVD-9's (dual layer). Most will only do short-run duplication of DVD-5's. And, most places are shoddy in their print q …
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