Category Archives: Distribution

The Audience Fund for Indie Film

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Chris Dorr

“If you’re gonna make it, LEARN HOW TO SELL IT!” Bob Lefsetz Platforms, like Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, VHX, Vimeo, Tugg and YouTube are designed for indies who are prepared to reach their audience through “direct distribution”. It is not the responsibility … Continue reading →

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The Indie Film World Needs 100 Amanda Palmers

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Chris Dorr

The challenge presented to each indie filmmaker is the same. How do I get my work discovered? Typically, an indie film travels to success with the aid of a small group of usual suspects.  The 2012 version of that trip … Continue reading →

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Two Distribution Scenarios for Successful Indie Films

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Chris Dorr

Here are two scenarios. Scenario A Your film gets into Sundance. Audiences love it and distributors swarm all over you.  The film gets nominated for multiple Academy Awards and it grosses over $20 million dollars. You never get a dime. … Continue reading →

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The Denial at the Heart of Indie Film

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Chris Dorr

It is almost a cliché it is so true. The Internet changes every part of the media world. No media creator or company escapes from this reality.  There are two groups of people within this world. Those who deny the … Continue reading →

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When TV Viewers Get Control

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Chris Dorr

Netflix released the second season of the House of Cards Friday February 14, 2014.  All thirteen episodes were immediately available. My wife and I viewed 5 of them in one afternoon.  We plan to complete the season within the next … Continue reading →

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We Own Our Own Copyrights

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Chris Dorr

The simplest distinction often tells us all we need to know.  In the music and film worlds there are artists who own the copyrights to their work and those who do not.  The music industry just honored Paul McGuiness, the … Continue reading →

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Have a Great Song, a Great Film? Give it Away for Free

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Chris Dorr

All artists should give away some of their work as part of their business model. Continue reading →

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The More Films, The Better

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Chris Dorr

Just before the Sundance Film Festival opened last week, Manohla Dargis started a conversation about independent film with her piece As Indies Explode, an Appeal for Sanity. Dargis bemoans the fact that the NY Times reviewed 900 films during 2013.  … Continue reading →

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The Movie Theater in Our Heads

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Chris Dorr

We are in the middle of the competitive season, as the build up to the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards plays across our many screens.   We are constantly reminded about the winners and losers amongst the football and movie … Continue reading →

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When (and Why) Did I Start Paying for CBS?

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Chris Dorr

The broadcast TV business model has always been very simple.  Convince a large number of people to view your show at the same time and advertisers will pay a lot for the right to get their attention. This is how … Continue reading →

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