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    Producing Independent Feature Films That Make Money
    Producing Independent Feature Films That Make Money
    Producing Independent Feature Films That Make Money
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    Producing Independent Feature Films That Make Money

    By Rick Jenkins

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    If you are a hungry indie filmmaker with a passion for the film industry and a drive to earn passive income, Producing Independent Feature Films That Make Money: The Ultimate Guide to Producing Independent Films for Profit and Passive Income Project Description is the book that you have been waiting for. 

    At each stage of the filmmaking journey, you will be tested to overcome obstacles and endure setbacks. Given your heavy workload and expansive responsibilities as a filmmaker, including everything from hiring, production to distribution and marketing, your job is a juggling act. This eBook provides comprehensive practical techniques and strategies to move you gracefully through the rough terrain of producing an independent film that resonates and reaches your intended audience.

    In this modern digital age, when the online arena has overtaken traditional methods of distribution and commerce, there has never been a more important time to understand how to leverage the increased access to audiences that cyberspace provides. Inside, you will find valuable industry secrets that teach you how to reach and convince your niche audience. You will learn how to make use of the many variations of social media advertising to maximize ad revenue for your film. 

    Inside you will find:

    • How to construct a script that is adaptable to location changes, reshoots, and budgeting conflicts
    • The value of reading legal contracts and attaining legal counsel to avoid potential litigation and other legal conflicts that can arise during and after production
    • The film genres that garner the most revenue and why indie films do not have to follow these industry norms
    • How dailies and slates can expedite and ease the editing process in post-production and help keep you organized on set
    • Which mediums carry the most value for film distribution, exposure, and revenue
    • How to leverage media outlets to your advantage so that you can navigate the media landscape to earn exposure and reach your target niche audience
    • How Video On Demand has changed and why this is the best platform for indie filmmakers to earn revenue and passive income
    • How to tell your brand's story through content marketing so that your film is more appealing to your target audience
    • Why TV and theatrical deals have become overrated for indie films and why you should avoid these methods of distribution
    • How you can reach your niche audience by constructing a marketing strategy that targets audiences by location, age, gender, income, and even their specific devices
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRick Jenkins
    Release dateOct 15, 2018
    ISBN9781386550013
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      Producing Independent Feature Films That Make Money - Rick Jenkins

      Table of Contents

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: Development

      Understanding Independent Filmmaking

      Creation and Development

      The Twist

      Break Tropes

      Stay True to Yourself

      Profit Genres

      Budget

      The Technicalities

      Script

      Casting Matters

      Locations

      Determine Length of Shoot

      Find an Editor

      Chapter 2: Pre-Production

      Hire cast

      Hollywood Casting and Film

      Hire Crew

      Finalize Script

      Confirm Locations

      Contracts and Legal Counsel

      Student of the Union

      Purchase or Rent Necessary Equipment

      Buy Production Insurance

      Chapter 3: Production

      Rule #1:

      Rule #2:

      Rule #3:

      Rule #4:

      The 3 Stays

      Chapter 4: Post-Production

      Handles

      Slates, More Than Slightly Important

      Use Dailies

      Vital Editing

      In-Camera Editing

      Consider many forms

      The Process

      Chapter 5: Distribution

      Release Windows System

      The Modern Age

      Worth the Hassle?

      The Best Platform

      Distribber

      Gravitas Ventures

      Vubiquity

      Chapter 6: Marketing

      Facebook Ads

      Google Ads

      Geotargeting with Google Ads

      Device Targeting

      The Riches in Niches

      YouTube

      Amazon

      Offline Advertising

      Know Your Medium

      Television

      Radio

      Leveraging Media Outlets

      Tell Your Story

      Chapter 7: Collecting Income

      VOD Categories

      DVD Sales

      Getting Ready to Enter VOD

      VOD Conversion Rate

      Calculating DVD Sales

      Strategies to Achieve Target Profit

      Have a Plan for Income

      Conclusion

      © Copyright 2018 by Rick Jenkins "The Supa Producer - All rights reserved.

      The following eBook is reproduced below with the goal of providing information that is as accurate and reliable as possible. Regardless, purchasing this eBook can be seen as consent to the fact that both the publisher and the author of this book are in no way experts on the topics discussed within and that any recommendations or suggestions that are made herein are for entertainment purposes only. Professionals should be consulted as needed prior to undertaking any of the action endorsed herein.

      This declaration is deemed fair and valid by both the American Bar Association and the Committee of Publishers Association and is legally binding throughout the United States.

      Furthermore, the transmission, duplication, or reproduction of any of the following work including specific information will be considered an illegal act irrespective of if it is done electronically or in print. This extends to creating a secondary or tertiary copy of the work or a recorded copy and is only allowed with the express written consent from the Publisher. All additional rights reserved.

      The information in the following pages is broadly considered a truthful and accurate account of facts and as such, any inattention, use, or misuse of the information in question by the reader will render any resulting actions solely under their purview. There are no scenarios in which the publisher or the original author of this work can be in any fashion deemed liable for any hardship or damages that may befall them after undertaking information described herein.

      Additionally, the information in the following pages is intended only for informational purposes and should thus be thought of as universal. As befitting its nature, it is presented without assurance regarding its prolonged validity or interim quality. Trademarks that are mentioned are done without written consent and can in no way be considered an endorsement from the trademark holder.

      Introduction

      Congratulations on owning Producing Independent Films That Make Money: The Ultimate Guide to Producing Independent Films for Profit and Passive Income and thank you for doing so. Before you dive into the book I also wanted to tell you about my online film courses you can take at rjfilmcourses.com. In my courses I teach filmmakers step by step how to make independent films from conception to completion and then how to make passive income for years from the films they make. I hope to have you in a class! Rick Jenkins The Supa Producer

      The purpose of this book is to teach you how to create multiple independent feature films for profit. If you’re looking to learn the ins and outs of profitable independent filmmaking that have the potential to generate passive income for years to come and also serve as a calling card, then this guidebook will serve you well.

      We will cover all the stages and processes you’ll need to go through when producing an independent feature film for a modest profit and constant cash flow. There are various methods and approaches to producing an independent film and no one way can be claimed as the best way, however, the methods found within are the experienced author’s best practices. This book was developed to closely follow the pattern of a step-by-step guide.

      The majority of readers will most likely fall into two categories. In the first category are the people interested in the glamorous Hollywood life. However, take note that this book is not a guide to becoming rich and famous. It will not help you make multi-million-dollar Hollywood-style films that often take months or years to develop and release. The second category is the people interested purely in making small movies and money at the same time, without the desire for fame or blockbuster releases. In reality, there is little glamour in independent filmmaking and this guide will also discuss the reasons behind this state.

      You’ll find that each section has been broken up into topics and steps. Each section will elaborate on the author’s best practices and proven methods. Producing independent movies can be fulfilling and fantastic work. Hopefully, Producing Independent Films That Make Money will educate, equip, and inspire you to bring your own talents into the industry.

      There are a plethora of books on this subject in the market so the author thanks you for choosing this one! Every effort was made to ensure that it is full of as much useful information as possible. Enjoy!

      Chapter 1: Development

      Understanding Independent Filmmaking

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      Since the inception of independent films in the late 1980s’, independent filmmakers have viewed themselves as fringe artists eschewing mainstream Hollywood filmmaking styles in favor of edgier stories about life in modern society. This art for art’s sake method of filmmaking challenges the big studio Hollywood hegemony through comparatively low-budgets and telling stories that take a critical stance on current controversial sociopolitical issues. Thus, with this more down-to-earth approach, independent filmmaking is typically unconcerned with Hollywood tropes. Rather, the role of an independent filmmaker is to present their work in a manner that gives viewers a refreshing respite from the common Hollywood blockbuster.

      Certainly, most independent filmmakers would hesitate to consider their work forms of cultural critique. With that being said, the value of independence for filmmakers whose projects do not fall within the confines of Hollywood blockbusters is very high. Independence, in this context, refers to autonomy from mainstream Hollywood filmmaking and everything for which it stands. Through free artistic expression without interference from capitalistic pressures, independent filmmaking can tackle cultural issues, or, at the very least, portray them explicitly. In this way, independent films, or indie films as they’re affectionately called, stand in direct contrast to Hollywood moviemaking.

      As the antithesis of Hollywood studio movies, independent films stray from Hollywood’s typical conventions in various ways. For example, where Hollywood studio films are very costly, independent films are usually fiscally prudent with their relatively lower budgets; where Hollywood caters mainly to mass entertainment, indie films challenge social norms and issues using unique filmmaking techniques tailored to evoke specific emotions from its viewers. With neatly tied endings (almost in

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