Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality
Film school taught you how to make a movie—this show teaches you how to get it financed and distributed. In bite-sized 30-minute episodes, filmmaker and distribution expert Jeff Deverett gives you the real-world advice film schools leave out. From raising money to getting your movie on screens (and making your money back), Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality breaks down the business side of indie film with practical, honest guidance. No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just the truth—and the reality—of what it takes to get your film made and seen. Have a question for Jeff? jdeverett@deverettmedia.com From Straw Hut Media
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They dive into the nuances of casting—from A-list to B-list talent—and break down the key differences between hiring union versus non-union actors, including the cost implications of each. Miriam and Candice also offer valuable insights into the ca...
- The creative process of comp...
Maribeth Moy shares insights on the resourcefulness an...
- The Dos and Don’ts: Essential tips for navigating the tax credit process successfully.
- Financing Complexities: An in-depth look at how getting financing can be a tangled web.
- Tax Credit Routes: Exploring different ways to receive tax credits, including refundable and transferable options, depending on your state.
In this episode, Jeff Deverett breaks down the essentials of pitching your movie to an investor—affectionately referred to as “Uncle Charlie.” Jeff emphasizes that when you’re in the room with a potential backer, you’ve got about 30 minutes to make your case—and it’s not just about the story.
He makes a key point: Uncle Charlie doesn’t actually care about your movie. What he does care about is the ...
Jeff also explores alternative financing options, such as reaching out to family and friends, and offers valuable tips on how to effectively pi...
In this episode of Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality, Jeff Deverett makes the case for starting with your audience, not your script. Before you write a single page, he challenges you to ask: Who will this movie b...
In this first episode of Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality, filmmaker, educator, and distribution veteran Jeff Deverett unpacks why so ...
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