Film Distribution & Marketing Archives

Red Flags Of A Movie Distribution Deal by Producer Mark Heidelberger

Film Courage: Red flags of a film distribution deal? Mark Heidelberger, producer: Red flags of a distribution deal? You saved one of the toughest ...

What Does A Filmmaker Need To Know About Delivering A Movie To A Distributor?...

Film Courage: When a filmmaker is making their movie, what should they keep in mind while making it and making sure they get a...

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...