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Filmmakers Help supports a host of distribution needs on "Fans Of Film" contact: michael@filmmakershelp.com for support or just become part of the group.

Website: http://filmmakershelp.com
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Members: 32
Latest Activity: Jan 30

Volunteer Job Posting With Perks

Perk 1. You get to share add space here in this text box
Perk 2. Your helping filmmakers with valuable resources and networking, in a unified effort with "Fans Of Film"
Perk 3. Your playing a roll in history of the democratization of film distribution for the indie labels.

Job requirements
Must be heavily involved in the film community and belong to a established film organization or have a film successfully being distributed and personal IMDB credits.

"Think Outside The Box office" is a break through step-by-step nuts and bolts guide to distributing and marketing a film. Each chapter addresses an essential aspect of a film's release and offers specific techniques so filmmakers can take control of their distribution and marketing destiny.

There are 4,000 to 5,000 English-language feature films made each year, and many without any meaningful distribution --not to mention the flood of documentaries and short films that have become so popular.

The distribution game is changing with every day for a variety of reasons. No one can be sure what the next 'big deal' with distribution will be. But when the dust clears one of these days, you can be sure that the internet will be at the heart of video distribution.

This is your chance to get in on the game with minimal investment and risk to you. We try and provide you with everything you need to know about online distribution techniques and internet marketing. So welcome aboard.

A comprehensive list for filmmakers to follow when approaching the web for distribution

Helpful links for for filmmakers

A video that shows filmmaker why they should self distribute, here is a video that tells all.

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Why filmmakers should self distribute on the web 2 Replies

Started by Fans Of Film. Last reply by Fans Of Film Aug. 7, 2009.

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Comment by Fans Of Film on November 7, 2009 at 6:33am: moby.com, 'film music', is for independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, and anyone in need of free music for their independent, non-profit film, video, or short.

Comment by Fans Of Film on October 5, 2009 at 6:48am: Must watch Video "Wine Cellar Heated Debate on State of Industry"

Comment by Mike Cervello on October 4, 2009 at 11:39pm: I have to disagree with QT. Hollywood puts out crappy films most of the time and they draw out the public to theaters. It's all in the marketing of the film. That's why Hollywwod likes to use names people know as a safety net.

Example: Do you really expect the upcoming remake of THE A-TEAM for the big screen to be anything more than a crappy little movie?

Some years ago, Hollywood did like four remakes of The Gunfight At The OK Corral under different names, hoping to get over on the public by insulting their intelligence.

Hollywood is only interested in old material that has made mobey in the past. "A proven track record" is WAY more important to a studio executive than a technically perfect script with an original idea. There's no such thing as original in Hollywood.

Only the independent filmmaker will take a chance with an original idea.

Comment by Fans Of Film on October 4, 2009 at 11:27am: Quentin Tarantino Filmmaker Advice

Comment by Fans Of Film on September 27, 2009 at 2:23pm: MoMA Indie Summit Hashes Out Crisis

Now, there’s less funding for the production and release of movies in general, not just in the indie sector, Lynne said. The tough economy isn’t helping your favorite theater or the DVD sector.

People will head for safer product instead of making thoughtful challenging movies that capture the imagination. While the studios head for tentpoles, he sees hope in the long tail future of niche movies available digitally on computer, on video, on demand, ordered up by audiences directly. More

Comment by John Swanson on September 24, 2009 at 11:14pm: Finally people are beginning to say the same things that I learned a long time ago in regard to filmmaking and caring about the characters which you create. This is exactly what I did for my indy film "Demon Harvest".

Comment by Fans Of Film on September 24, 2009 at 8:26pm: Hybrid distribution is the state-of-the-art model more and more filmmakers are using to succeed. It enables them to have unprecedented access to audiences, to maintain overall control of their distribution, and to receive a significantly larger share of revenues More at indiewire

Comment by Mike Cervello on September 10, 2009 at 10:36am: Two areas for improvement for independent filmmakers are:

1. Sound Scoring their productions as opposed to using looped music from music creation software, which ends up making the production seem longer than it is because a repetitive music loop will make the rest of the movie drag. Too many filmmakers overlook the importance of good music that a music composer can offer. Electronic composers who create music with computer as opposed to orchestras are more in line with what is in the budget of independent filmmakers. Some are just interested in their first film credit and they are very talented.

2. Lack of Character Development. Characters just can't be there in a script or film, you have to develop them to make viewers feel for them. Too many independent filmmakers like to jump to the action or effects without developing the characters. News flash: independent filmmakers don't have the budget to compete with Hollywood for action and effects movies. Even Hollywood is making shallow movies these days where viewers feel nothing for the characters in the movie. How does one make a good old fashion character driven movie?

Take notes from Charly (1968)

Comment by Fans Of Film on September 6, 2009 at 8:15pm: In just the last few years, consultant Peter Broderick has helped hundreds of filmmakers figure out the right strategies for their films. As a result, his impact on the industry at large is far-reaching

Peter Broderick assesses the state of independent film

Comment by Fans Of Film on September 1, 2009 at 8:52am: Brian is pretty damn articulate about the emerging new paradigm, of the new model and old model of distribution.
Source from witch I found this video was Truly Free Film