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This is cross-posted on Focal Press' Mastering Film Blog. I received an email recently from Zak Forsman, tweep of mine, announcing his crowdfunding campaign for a film he is working on called Down and Dangerous. It’s based on his dad’s exploits as a drug smuggler. Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular way to raise funds for...

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This is cross-posted on Filmmaker Magazine. After seeing that Warner Bros was streaming The Dark Knight and soon thereafter Harry Potter films though Facebook, I thought it was genius.  More information is shared on Facebook. It's a great way to close the window between discovery and consumption. In addition, on Facebook, you can get very...

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A lot has been said about the best way to distribute independent films now. Some say new, independent filmmakers should concern themselves first and foremost with getting the most eyes on their work and should embrace piracy. Platforms like Eggup seek to leverage our natural tendency to share yet still provide a way of monetization...

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