GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – GETTING INTO INDUSTRY CORPORATION, PART 1

While I have an informative interview with Industry Corp CEO Andrew Matlock all loaded up and ready to unleash, I’m going to hold that big dog back until next Tuesday so I can give you a quick overview of what Industry Corp has to offer…



Posted on October 2, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – VIDEO GAMES!

I know you want to get your game out to the world quicker than you read the end of this sentence but timing is everything, and “everything” can only be achieved when the timing is right…



Posted on September 25, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – OMG! THEY SAID YES! NOW WHAT?

One of the most amazing talents that filmmakers are instilled with is the ability (or humility) to deal with constant rejection. However, most filmmakers don’t know how to react when they hear the most beautiful three-letter word in the English language, “yes”…



Posted on September 18, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – THE SEPTEMBER 11 SPECIAL EDITION

Since today, September 11, 2012, is the 11-year anniversary of America’s most horrific tragedy, I feel compelled to deliver you a special edition of “Going Bionic”…



Posted on September 11, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – DISTRIBUTING WITHOUT DISTRIBUTORS, PART 2

As a distributor, I think it’s much smarter to utilize the services of “one of us,” if your film cost more than the average new car to make. But, if you’re committed to “going solo,” then here’s how to do it…



Posted on September 4, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – OPEN MINDS GROW BLOSSOMING CAREERS

Today we’re going to discuss how keeping an open mind will get your career into orbit faster…



Posted on August 28, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – DISTRIBUTING WITHOUT DISTRIBUTORS!

Unlike most distribution professionals, I think there are instances when filmmakers are better off selling their own stuff. Thus, today we’re going to examine when it’s smarter to engage in do-it-yourself distribution, versus finding a distributor to release your cinematic baby…



Posted on August 21, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – READER Q&A SERIES, PART 6

In an effort to help clarify the questions you may ponder about our crazy industry, here are some answers…



Posted on August 14, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – READER Q&A SERIES, PART 5

Today we’re focusing on questions from filmmakers like you. So, let’s dive into answering four questions from the world of indie film distribution…



Posted on August 7, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – OLYMPICS-RELATED RELEASES!

Since the Olympics in London is in full swing, today we’re going to examine how Olympics-related films fare at the box office…



Posted on July 31, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – DID “BATTLESHIP” REALLY SINK?

Kyle N., one of the readers of this column, contacted me recently to ask about the distribution history behind the “Battleship” (2012)…



Posted on July 24, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – CHECKING IN ON YOUR 2012 CHECKLIST

Today I encourage you to check in on the career goals you set for yourself for 2012. You’ll either be further toward or further away from your goals, but either way, you’ll be able to reconfigure your plan of attack if needed…



Posted on July 17, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – THE ALTERNATIVE PLATFORM SOCIETY

in the “reel” world, most filmmakers would be happy with any type of distribution, just as long as it advances their career…



Posted on July 10, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC – DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY: INDEPENDENTS DAY!

There is a whole new galaxy of opportunities headed our way, and you, mister and miss filmmaker, are at the forefront of the revolution…



Posted on July 3, 2012 by

GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – SURVIVING THE “HURRY UP AND WAIT” SYNDROME

As a card-carrying victim of the “Hurry Up and Wait” syndrome, I’m here to tell you there are few things more damaging to your cinematic spirit than having your work ignored…



Posted on June 26, 2012 by
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