#61 Funding and Distribution for Low Budget Features

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#61 Funding and Distribution for Low Budget Features | Anthony Hackett

The Practical Filmmaker

51 minutes 48 seconds

3 years ago

#61 Funding and Distribution for Low Budget Features | Anthony Hackett

Don't give away all your rights to a film distributor.

This week, Anthony Hackett, Director & Actor, shares his experience of getting burned in his first distribution contract. In this episode, he talks about the contract process, what to avoid in contracts, and working with investors.

Listen to avoid giving away your film rights to a distributor.

Key points:
1:28 - Journey into filmmaking
8:20 - Becoming a niche filmmaker
11:24 - Contracting process
14:48 - What to avoid in a contract
18:32 - Budgeting for indie films
25:54 - Working with investors
33:40 - Directing and acting
38:05 - What role did you need help with
39:47 - Favorite Gear
42:25 - What went wrong

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