From film festival strategies to theatrical to VOD to online options to finding and securing a sales agent the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on all things related to the distribution process
For better or worse, the distribution landscape is never stagnant. It’s always evolving, shifting, being disrupted, expanding with the introduction of new technologies and adapting to consumer viewing habits. It’s for this very reason that it’s imperative for both executives and filmmakers to contin...
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Barnella Says Beware!
Cluckin' serious business here!
Be on the lookout for so-called “producers” who send vague collaboration offers in their very first message—often using generic email addresses (like Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo) and no personal details.
Real professionals rarely rush to collaborate...
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Great advice Wyman Brent. So many snakes out there.
Debbie Elicksen, you are so right. I have played with real life rattlesnakes. I definitely prefer them over scammers.
Also be sure to double check IMDB and make sure no one is claiming credits on your work if they aren't involved
Randall Scott White, excellent point. Thanks.
While it is possible to put one's music on a distribution site like Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube for free, it is so much easier to pay the fee for a good aggregator the posts into many of the top sites all at once. Aggregators distribute exclusively to digital sites.
Here is an example: https://www.t...
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The loss of Section 181 under the new Big Beautiful Bill could have the biggest impact on indie film financing in years.
Right now, individual investors in qualified U.S. productions can deduct 100%...
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Here's an informative video from Stage 32's YouTube channel with David Zannoni and Larissa Calva Ruiz.
Mexico offers a wealth of opportunities for film producers. Larissa highlights the opportunities and the challenges from a production and legal, as well as a cultural perspective.
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Weekend Box Office: A fantastic “Superman” debut of $122m powers domestic weekend to $198M for all films (60% over same weekend last year) propels summer movie season 16.4% YOY, YTD jumps to 15% over ’24.
People are returning to the cinemas for the right movies.
This is really good news, thanks Jack Binder for posting
Jack Binder It's good to see the theatres getting bigger audiences.
Hoping that they will always be full. Well, for that, let's write...!!
“We are stronger than ever.”
Martin Petrov, Festival Director of the International Film Festival Glasgow and Stage 32 Thought Leader, believes deeply in the power of community and perseverance.
In this moment of transformation for our industry, Martin reminds us that staying connected, showing up, and...
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Ashley Renee Smith The best advice I’ve received that’s helped me keep going is all it takes is one yes. One yes can lead to a script request, one yes can lead to a job, etc....
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Absolutely! And it can take 100 ‘Nos’ before, but it doesn’t mean the ‘yes’ is not coming.
Take on board all valuable advice, keep listening and adjust / adapt where needed. ✌️❤️
Good tips! No risk, no reward, and you'll never hit the mark with shots you don't take.
I would love if platforms paid filmmakers more. It's not easy raising money to make a film only to make crumbs when your film is on a platform even if it's doing well. That is something I'd like to se...
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For real Ashley Renee Smith. Persistence is everything.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Roundtable: The State of the Industry & Adapting IP Today
Wednesday, July 16 at 10am PT
If you can’t attend live, you should still register—you’ll automatically receive access to the ful...
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It's going to be epic, Randall Scott White!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
I wanted to let you know that our 4th of July Sale has been EXTENDED until midnight tonight!
You can save 20% on all Stage 32 education — including webinars, classes, and labs — by using the code 4THOFJULY25 at checkout.
If you have any questions or would like a recom...
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Many filmmakers today consider Filmhub as a distribution path for their independent films, especially in the AVOD space. It raises a few interesting questions for the community.
What usually motivates filmmakers to choose Filmhub?
• Is it primarily to generate revenue through platforms like Tubi and...
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Serhan Yorganci What motivates people to choose FilmHub? Dementia. Or complete lack of research.
Far from promoting those who go to Filmhub, Filmhub charges platforms up to $10k just for the privilege...
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Shadow Dragu-Mihai Thank you so much for your detailed response. Filmhub really does come across as a kind of monopoly. The alternatives aren’t much better either. Many ask for upfront fees of $5,000...
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I haven’t used Filmhub myself, but I’ve seen a lot of conversations about it across the community, especially in the Filmmaking and Distribution Lounges. Some of the most common motivations I’ve notic...
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Many filmmakers turn to filmhub to generate a bit of revenue for older titles or because they've had bad experiences with sales agents.
There just aren't many viable options to make money for small productions.
Ashley Renee Smith Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. It’s really helpful to hear both the potential and the realistic challenges. I truly appreciate your insights!...
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Ken Walden, congratulations on completing your music documentary, that’s a major accomplishment!
I’d recommend reaching out to our Success Team at Success@Stage32.com. Let them know more about your pro...
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A good place to start is to look at similar titles on IMDb, scroll down to the company credits section and look for distributors. The international sales agent is usually the distribution company that's territory is listed as "world wide".
Jan is now working as a consultant, his experience might be of great help to you. https://filmstransit.com/
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Make sure to tune in at 1pm PT. If you can't make it live, no worries the recording will be uploaded in the next 48 hours and it doesn't expire. Make sure to put all your questions for Kristin in this lounge link, our moderating will be looking here as well!
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The short platform was called Qubie (I think).
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Hi Kristen- Thank you again for the informative webinar. Im following up regarding how to contact you for your consulting service.
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Thank you, Kristin! Very informative!
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Thank you everyone who attended the webinar! Carmine send me an email at edu@stage32.com