Tag Archives: film review

Phew! Gaining audience traction is just like running a marathon…

Posted on May 25, 2012 by ADM

I caught this wicked Euronews clip the other day about a European experiment pushing the limits of the human body: observing under controlled conditions what the body is capable of over long stretches of strenuous working out with virtually no … Continue reading →

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Get outta’ here! Hollywood-style screening opportunity in New York City? Fuggedaboudit!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by ADM

Well, it’s true… Mariam Brillantes, a stringer for the Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy section, says it herself in this recent article (“Indie Filmmakers Get Shot at Hollywood-Style Screening Venue”). In it, Brillantes describes the entrepreneurial brainchild of 37 year-old Ecuadorian-born … Continue reading →

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Go back in time for all the best trends…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by ADM

Been blowing through Empire Magazine’s June edition (beret-and-musket-tip – bayonets fixed! — to Mandy Bhari) – you know, that retro special subscriber edition featuring Daniel Craig’s 007 on its cover (seen below) – an edition primarily dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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Blasts from the past | how to cast A-Listers way past their prime for indie success?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by ADM

Recognize that guy above? Yeah, of course you do…who doesn’t nowadays? You wouldn’t believe it to read it here, though, but right up until legendary cinema maven Quentin Tarantino plucked him out of near-cinematic obscurity (playing roles like James in … Continue reading →

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What happens when stars talk about your film…

Posted on May 23, 2012 by ADM

The Film Society of Lincoln Center remains one of my go-to YouTube hubs for behind-the-scenes film footage, actor interviews and reflections, along with several other special features (like their occasional film festival coverage). It’s a site I make one of … Continue reading →

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Danny Lacey UK shows us how behind-the-scenes are done

Posted on May 22, 2012 by ADM

Danny Lacey is someone I’ve spoken about at this blog before. Lacey, a Leeds-based independent filmmaker (go coal country!), counts himself a member of that quintessential collaborative of non-US-based indies who really knows how to engage audiences throughout all stages … Continue reading →

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The last thing you did to market your film…?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by ADM

No, seriously. Do you even remember? Do you approach the marketing of your film systematically, or is it more of a happenstance kind of thing? Do you meticulously plan out each of the steps, or do you just wake up, … Continue reading →

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Once you achieve a certain level of renown in indie film…

Posted on May 20, 2012 by ADM

…you can start pulling tricks like this: Violent thunderstorm in Japan | courtesy: The Japan Channel (http://thejapanchannel.com | http://youtube.com/thejapanchanneldcom) What’s that, you say? Over five minutes of a mostly static camera angle which shows…a thunderstorm?! Current views: 5,919 and … Continue reading →

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Post-IPO | Is Facebook still relevant for indie filmmakers?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by ADM

Today’s $38 a share – almost $1B US in valuation – Facebook IPO got me thinking once again about the platform’s relevance for indie filmmakers. Does maintaining a prominent presence on Facebook actually help or hinder the process of scoring … Continue reading →

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Here’s what you risk when you delay audience engagement…

Posted on May 17, 2012 by ADM

I’m fond of telling clients and prospects how audience engagement isn’t a “today to tomorrow” phenomenon. So much so, in fact, that I think it should become its own PMD Proverb, but that’s a subject for another post. PMDs and … Continue reading →

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