Film Distribution & Marketing Archives

DIY Movie Release Strategies For Filmmakers by Scott Kirkpatrick

Film Courage: What thoughts do you have on DIY release strategies? Scott Kirkpatrick: Look…I guess the criticism I get a lot (or the things I...

Inside Track For Independent Filmmakers With Adam Leipzig [FULL INTERVIEW]

Former President of National Geographic Films and Publisher of Cultural Weekly Adam Leipzig shares his advice on how unknown artists can break through into...

You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Story With Houston Howard [FULL INTERVIEW]

Film Courage: Houston I understand you attended law school? Houston Howard: I did. Film Courage: When you came to Los Angeles was your focus to become...

Making A Movie Doesn’t Make Business Sense by Houston Howard

Film Courage: You mentioned briefly that finding production funds for an independent film is harder these days. Hasn’t it always been difficult? Houston Howard: It...

A Screenwriter’s Guide To The Movie Business With Scott Kirkpatrick [FULL INTERVIEW]

CONNECT WITH SCOTT KIRKPATRICK Linkedin.com Facebook.com/writingforthegreenlight Amazon Page for Scott’s Book Check out Scott's book here About Scott Kirkpatrick: Scott is the author of the book Writing for the Green...

Seeking Film Distribution Before The Screenplay Is Written by Keith Sutliff

Film Courage: Keith, do you come from a line of filmmakers? Keith Sutliff: No. No, I don’t. I’m the first one actually (in my family). Film...

Telling Stories As A Filmmaker, Screenwriter, and Actor with Blayne Weaver [FULL INTERVIEW]

Film Courage: Blayne your new movie that is coming out is CUT TO THE CHASE. And I just wanted to quickly talk about how...

How AFM Helped A First Time Filmmaker Find Distribution by THE MASON BROTHERS Writer/Director...

Film Courage: Keith I understand you had distribution for THE MASON BROTHERS during production? Is that right? Keith Sutliff: Right. We had a pre-sales deal...

Genre Film Is King In The International Market by Blayne Weaver of CUT TO...

Film Courage: What have you learned about genre in regards to selling a movie? Blayne Weaver: Oh…interesting. I went to the American Film Market this...