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From HBO Max to Kinema: How "Land of Gold" is Finally in Control
On surviving mergers, strikes, and the streaming abyss.
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Ami Vora
How Two First-Time Filmmakers Built an 800K-Person Audience and Sparked Policy Change | Brandon Cawood and Whitney Cawood (Filmmakers)
Lessons in hybrid distribution from "To Dye For."
How a Documentary Broke All the Rules and Found Great Success
An indie film's unconventional distribution journey from cancelled screenings to #1 on Apple TV.
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Ami Vora
100+ Partner Screenings in Under Two Months
The Project Dandelion team shares the "Mrs. Robinson" campaign, six of the resources they created, and the strategies that led to their success.
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Ami Vora
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Why Go Direct-to-Fans and Build Your Brand as a Filmmaker | Stephen Meier (Filmmaker)
“I hear so many people complain about distribution but they don’t do anything different.”
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How This Documentary Reached 5 Million Views in One Week | Maurizio Benazza and Zaya Benazza (Filmmakers)
“There’s a lot more you can do with your audience. Learn where you can be of service to them.”
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What a Great Indie Distribution Strategy Looks Like | Catherine Gray (Filmmaker, Show Her the Money)
You can always work with an aggregator to get up on Apple or Amazon. But first, while you have complete control, focus on the brand and community…
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