Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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When the production wraps and gear no longer matters... what comes next?
A quick look at Indie Film Distribution, including: How to get a distributor for your film. Is distribution worth it? What do you earn from film distribution royalties? What are the costs of distribution?

Links to both films mentioned in the description below.

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00:00 - INTRO
00:50 - Royalty Checks
02:40 - Why Seek Distribution?
04:14 - How I got a Distributor
06:43 - The reality of Distribution
07:59 - Why I Failed
9:55 - What would I do different?
11:50 Conclusion

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