The Current: Visibility, Strategy, and the Festival Clock
New Insights for Independent Filmmakers Considering Festivals and Distribution
As independent filmmakers navigate the road ahead, three timely pieces shed light on the forces shaping success today: the rising call for inclusion and equity in distribution, new best practices for reaching audiences in a fractured media world, and an eye-opening data analysis on the timing of film festivals. Together, they offer a powerful snapshot of where indie cinema stands — and where it can go.
Asian American Producers Talk Distribution Challenges and Indie Film Crisis (Screendaily)
A collective of Asian American producers reflects on systemic barriers in independent film distribution, calling attention to a widening gap between talent and access. They outline how racial bias, lack of funding, and the shrinking space for mid-budget features are hurting visibility — and what might change that.
Dynamic Distribution Crash Course: Part 1 - The Strategy (peterbroderick.com)
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