Cracking Indie Film Distribution with Indie Rights

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Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality

Jeff Deverett

30 episodes

2 days ago

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.

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Cracking Indie Film Distribution with Indie Rights

Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality

50 minutes

4 weeks ago

Cracking Indie Film Distribution with Indie Rights

In this episode of Indie Filmmaking, Jeff Deverett sits down with Linda Nelson and Michael Madison, founders of Indie Rights, one of the leading distributors in the independent film world. They share their journey from making their first IMAX film to building a distribution company that now represents hundreds of indie filmmakers.Linda and Michael break down the realities of indie film distribution, the importance of fair deals, and how accessibility, transparency, and community-building set Indie Rights apart. They also dive into the evolving landscape of AVOD, TVOD, and SVOD platforms, the critical role of marketing, and why filmmakers themselves—not just their films—are the brand.If you’re an indie filmmaker navigating the challenges of getting your work seen, this episode offers candid insights, practical advice, and encouragement straight from two industry veterans.