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Filmmaking isn’t about talent. It’s about persistence. Plenty of talented filmmakers quit. The persistent ones keep making movies.

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Fun fact: The average Hollywood film marketing budget is 2X the production budget. That means if a movie costs $100M to make, studios spend $200M to sell it. Could you do more with less?

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Major studios make most of their money from merchandising, not ticket sales. That’s why Disney keeps making Star Wars.

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This week at Garvescope: We’re testing new funding tools for filmmakers. What’s the biggest funding challenge we should solve?

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Me: I just need $50K to make my movie.
Also me: Spends $7K on a new camera.

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Biggest indie film gamble? Kevin Smith put his entire $27K life savings into making Clerks. It grossed over $3 million. Not bad for a film shot in a convenience store after hours. Would you bet your life savings on a film?

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The biggest lie filmmakers believe about funding.

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Your script isn’t too ‘ambitious.’ You just haven’t figured out how to make it work with the resources you have.

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What’s your filmmaking superpower? 🎬

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The #1 thing indie filmmakers ignore? Email lists. Instagram will throttle your reach, YouTube will demonetize, but your email list is forever. Who’s building theirs? #FilmMarketing #IndieFilmBusiness #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmmakingLife #FilmProduction #FilmFestival #IndieFilmmaking #DirectorOfPhotography #FilmmakerCommunity #SupportIndieFilm #NoBudgetFilm

5 Must-Read Books for Indie Filmmakers.

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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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Most indie filmmakers I meet are insanely talented—but they fail because they don’t know how to sell their film. Distribution is a business, not an art. Who’s learning how to market their movie?

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Film grants = free money, but they’re hard to get. 3 ways to increase your chances.

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Five things indie film investors actually care about (they're not the same things for filmmakers...)

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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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If your indie film takes 5+ years to finish, it’s not a passion project. It’s a procrastination project.

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‘Filmmaking is not about equipment. It’s about story. A great filmmaker can make a masterpiece on a phone.’ – Robert Rodriguez"

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No one cares about your 120-page masterpiece. If you can’t pitch it in one sentence, it won’t sell.

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Most indie filmmakers spend $0 on marketing. That’s why most indie films make $0 back. What’s the best low-cost way to promote a film?

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Film investors don’t fund movies. They fund money-making machines. If you can’t prove how your film will make them money, they won’t invest. Period.

Agree or disagree? Let’s argue in the comments.

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Your first film isn’t going to be your masterpiece. It’s going to be your learning experience. Just make the damn movie. #IndieFilmCommunity #FilmmakingTruths #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmmakingLife #FilmProduction #FilmFestival #IndieFilmmaking #DirectorOfPhotography #FilmmakerCommunity #SupportIndieFilm #NoBudgetFilm

The biggest lie filmmakers believe: 'If my film is good, it will find an audience.' Nope. Without marketing, your masterpiece is just a really expensive secret. Prove me wrong in the comments. #IndieFilm #FilmmakerLife #MovieMarketing #FilmFunding #IndieFilmHustle #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmmakingLife #FilmProduction #FilmFestival #IndieFilmmaking #DirectorOfPhotography #FilmmakerCommunity #SupportIndieFilm

How to NOT pitch your film to investors.

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Did you know most investors don’t invest in first-time filmmakers? But they WILL invest in a reliable business model. If you want funding, stop pitching your film. Start pitching your strategy. Drop your biggest indie funding struggle in the comments! #FilmFinance #IndieFilmBusiness #FilmmakingTips #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Cinematography #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Director #FilmmakersLife #SetLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmmakingLife #FilmProduction #FilmFestival #IndieFilmmaking #DirectorOfPhotography

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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Your indie film doesn’t have to be a ‘calling card’ for Hollywood. It can be its own profitable business.

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Filmmakers: If your entire strategy is ‘get into festivals and hope for distribution,’ you don’t have a strategy.

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Your indie film doesn’t need to be ‘seen by the right people.’ It needs to be seen by a lot of people.

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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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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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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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Your film’s budget doesn’t impress distributors. Your ability to sell it does.

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