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The mid-budget independent film model is collapsing — and most filmmakers don’t see it coming. In this episode, I break down why $750K–$5M films are struggling, how the loss of DVD revenue and platform saturation changed the market, why B-list cast no longer guarantees sales, and ...  Show more

What do sales agents really do at film markets like Cannes, AFM, and EFM? In this episode, I explain how sales agents meet buyers, pitch films, and secure distribution deals. You'll also learn why most deals don't happen during the market itself, but in the weeks after buyers rev ...  Show more

In order to make your movie, you need money. So how do you get over that uncomfortable feeling of asking people to invest in your project? And once you have the financing, how do you get over the fact that your movie is not going to be appreciated by all audiences? In today’s ep ...  Show more

Wrapping up the best of 2021, consuming content Gangnam Style and Todd’s tinfoil hat corner… In this episode, we talk about… Acknowledging we’re now in a place where everything is pandemic created Whether or not movies should stay true to the book or polish the story  Favorit ...  Show more

In this episode of the Cinematography Salon podcast, hosts Peter Pascucci and Oren Soffer answer your questions about the film industry. From building relationships with directors to evolving from low-budget projects to big-budget shoots, learn how to convince potential collab ...

How can a truly independent film find success at the large film festivals? How does one manage to get well-known actors to star in your film? The answer is simple, yet takes effort. You need to get in the mix! In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and GG Hawkins dis ...  Show more