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Welcome to Filmmaking Stuff, where you will receive tips and strategies on how to produce and sell your movie. The website includes filmmaking articles on how to take a story idea from script to screen, including articles on scriptwriting, funding, producing, and distribution. Download your FREE filmmaker roadmap. Go here: https://www.filmmakingstuff.com/subscribe

01/16/2026

Investors in brick and mortar businesses expect lower returns, like 3% to 25%, due to the perceived lower risk. But what about film? Understand the return expectations when pitching to film investors.

01/15/2026

This is where a lot of film pitches quietly fall apart.

When you talk about ROI with investors, it’s not about hype—it’s about being real, clear, and believable. In this video, I explain how to show investor returns in a way that actually makes sense to people who invest for a living.

Here’s what I cover:
✅ Simple ROI math using a $1M film example
✅ Why investors compare film to real estate and other businesses
✅ The realistic ROI range that keeps your pitch credible
✅ How to explain a waterfall without making promises you can’t keep

If you’re raising money for a film, this is something you need to understand.

👉 Watch the video and tell me in the comments:
What ROI range are you currently showing investors—or are you avoiding it altogether?

01/14/2026

ROI (Return on Investment) matters in any business, from films to restaurants to real estate. Here's how to calculate it: Divide the final payout by the original investment, then subtract one. Simple as that!

01/13/2026

Navigating rights deals can be complex. All-rights covers everything, but you can also split rights—domestic vs. international. Platform-specific rights (AVOD, theatrical) are another option. Knowing your options is key.

01/13/2026

This is one of the biggest mistakes filmmakers make — not understanding their film rights before signing a deal.

I see it all the time. People think “worldwide” sounds good, but they don’t really know what they’re giving up.

In this video, I break it down in plain English:
✅ Domestic vs. international rights
✅ What “all rights” actually means
✅ Split rights deals (and when they make sense)
✅ Platform-specific licenses like AVOD, TVOD, FAST, and theatrical
✅ Why this matters before markets or sales agents get involved

If you’re planning to sell your film — or already talking to distributors — this is something you really need to understand.

👉 Watch the video and drop your questions in the comments. I’ll answer them.

01/12/2026

Understanding film rights can be tricky. In North America, 'domestic' typically means US and Canada. 'International' covers everywhere else—Latin America, Germany, France, Spain. Knowing the difference is key.

01/09/2026

Let's start saying this is the year the film business turns around. More jobs, more theater attendance, more VOD and AVOD transactions. If we believe it and put it out there, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

01/08/2026

Want to make it in the movie industry? Start talking positively. Even when things are tough, believing in a good outcome can actually help make it real. Your mindset matters more than you think.

01/07/2026

Set goals you truly believe you can achieve, even if it's a stretch. If your subconscious doubts it, it's less likely to happen. Believe in yourself and make 2026 your year!

01/06/2026

I don't set resolutions. I set goals. I usually aim for 10-15 goals each year. I write them down, but I'm not perfect. Even with focus and efficiency, I hit around 40-60%. It's about progress, not perfection.

01/05/2026

New Year's resolutions? Society almost expects them to fail. Gyms are packed in January, empty in February. Diets start strong, then fade. Self-help surges, then declines. Why does this cycle repeat every year?

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