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Cynthia Swartz, 41West, and Charlotte Mickie, E1 Entertainment, debate how prevalent grassroots marketing is among distributors.
From the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Charlotte Mickie, E1 Entertainment, on one financial alternative to theatrical distribution.
From the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Charlotte Mickie, E1 Entertainment, on the difficulties of independent distribution and the rise of grassroots marketing.
From the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Producer Jon Kilik (Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Babel, Dead Man Walking), discusses what inspired him to make movies, how to network with fellow filmmakers, and what it was like working with Spike Lee and Julian Schnabel.
From the 2007 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Diana Holtzberg of Films Transit International discusses how first-time filmmakers can introduce themselves and their projects into the independent film marketplace.
From the 2007 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Producer Peter Saraf (Little Miss Sunshine, Away We Go) on the spirit of independent filmmaking, the responsibilities of the producer, and how to find a distributor.
From the 2007 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Producer Bill Block (District 9, Vanilla Sky) on the continued conviction that filmmakers must maintain in order to get their projects made.
From the 2007 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Paradigm Consulting’s Peter Broderick on how independent filmmakers can use the changing landscape of distribution to their advantage.
From the 2007 Independent Filmmaker Conference.