Why the Indie Film Business Has Never Worked

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Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality

Jeff Deverett

30 episodes

3 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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Why the Indie Film Business Has Never Worked

Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality

27 minutes

2 months ago

Why the Indie Film Business Has Never Worked

In this solo episode, Jeff Deverett unpacks a bold but honest take: the indie film business isn’t broken—because it’s never truly worked in the first place. Jeff dives deep into why indie filmmakers often fail to build sustainable careers, focusing on one crucial oversight: ignoring the business side of filmmaking.

Key takeaways:● The difference between indie filmmaking and the indie film business● Why treating filmmaking purely as art is unsustainable● The essential role of marketing, distribution, and finance● How big studios succeed by balancing creativity and business strategy● Why indie filmmakers need to build teams with complementary skill sets● Practical advice for aligning with business-minded collaborators

Whether you're a student, first-time filmmaker, or seasoned creative, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how to survive.—and thrive—as a career indie filmmaker.