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Is 2026 the year of self-distribution? Markiplier's film Iron Lung drops 1/30 on 2500+ screens
https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/markiplier-open-iron-lung-2500-screens-no-distributor-1235172987/ With a smart plan and a loyal fanbase rallying theaters, YouTube's Markiplier is remaking traditional film distribution with his long in the works horror indie, Iron Lung. I'm rooting for any theatrical success… We'll…
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The boutique distributor boom is here
Kristen Stewart on the set of directorial debut 'The Chronology of Water' When Kristen Stewart's directorial debut premiered at Cannes, you'd expect Sony or Focus Features to snap it up. Instead, The Chronology of Water went to The Forge, a distributor so new that industry insiders literally had to Google it. Why Stewart's…
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TIFF - The State of the Independent Film & Television Industry
What is the future of independent film in a market dominated by streamers and blockbusters? This is one of the big questions that will be tackled at the Winston Baker "State of the Independent Industry" panel, and I'm thrilled my colleague, Anne Loi will be there to share her perspective. If you want to understand where…
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The Independent Producer’s Guide to Successful Film Distribution
Are you a beginner at distribution deals? This article will teach you about deal types, negotiation tips, common mistakes, and how a producer's rep can help protect your film and profits. Film distribution is the bridge between making your movie and getting it seen by audiences. It's how your work moves from a private…
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Film Financing Explained: World Revenues, Foreign Sales, and Senior Debt
Learn how working with agents, international distributors, and gap financiers can all factor into completing your film's financing plan. In this webinar, learn about how shopping your project globally for distribution rights can be a substantial part of your production financing plan. Throughout our discuss, my guests and…