Great Introduction on Web 2.0 for Filmmakers-
I found a wonderful article for beginning and serious filmmakers revolving around web marketing-
http://www.bethkanter.wikispaces.com/making+media+conference
Be sure to check this out, it is a great help.
Kent State University Screening
Just a reminder that Bomb It! will be screening at Kent State University on Wednesday, April 29th so if your around the Ohio area please come out and make it!
Tribeca Panel This Tuesday
Tribeca Talks: Industry
Tuesday, April 28th at 2pm
School of Visual Art Theater 2
Tools of the Trade: Alternative Distribution, Marketing 2.0, and Beyond
“Every filmmaker is looking for an audience. With the emergence of innovative and widely successful strategies such as marketing on Facebook or digitally distributing on YouTube, the old studio-driven business model of film distribution and marketing has been turned on its head. There are now multiple ways that filmmakers can control what happens to their film once they’ve made it, so how do they come up with the best formula for success? Does one size fit all? This panel will explore a number of key marketing and distribution strategies available to both short and feature filmmakers. Moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Steven Zeitchik.”
Outrage – New Film From Kirby Dick
Just saw Outrage by Kirby Dick last night – was one of his best films to date. I loved it. It layed out a very complex issue in a very compelling way without being tabloid. The film is about the gay republican politicians and the damage that they do to the gay community by being closeted (they are also rabidly homophobic while in the closet). Its a must see!
Tribeca Film Festival Panel Discussion-
Coming up soon is the Tribeca Talks- Tools of the Trade: Alternative Distribution, Marketing 2.0, and Beyond. There is a fantastic panel including Geoff Gilmore of Tribeca Enterprises, Sara Pollack of YouTube, Cynthia Swartz of 42West, Ryan Werner of Independent Film Channel, Adam Yauch of Oscilloscope, Steven Zeitchik who is the moderator of The Hollywood Reporter, and myself.
We will be going over strategies such as marketing, and digital distribution for short and long term filmmakers. The panel and I will be speaking about what we did with our films, and the key marketing targets to get where you want to be.
The panel discussion will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. If your in the New York area, come check it out!
