Look into FilmHub. Similar to IndieRights- 80/20 split. No up front costs. EXCEPT, it still costs $1200 to get onto iTunes. I did not choose to do that. But they have gotten my movie out to a couple of places it would not have reached. And, use Amazon Video Direct to get onto Amazon without an aggregator. Still a 50/50 split on sales and rentals with Amazon, but a least you're not splitting your 50% with an aggregator. I've found that while I get a few sales with Amazon's algorithm, most of my sales come from my marketing and promotion. The beautiful thing about all these open distribution platforms is that everyone can get their films distributed. The terrible thing about all these open distribution platforms is that everyone can get their films distributed. There's a lot of noise to rise above and get noticed.
The most money I've made with self distribution was made because I chose not to submit to film festivals. The reason I say this is because unless it's Sundance or a major one you're marketing your ass off to fill seats and you still make zero dollars from it. My first two theatrical screenings grossed over $14,000 in ticket sales and merchandise and that was the fastest money I've ever made on an indie film. I made sure to know who my audience was and to spend 4-6 hours a day tracking them down on social media until I had over 10,000 on Facebook and over 10,000 on Instagram. I'm still doing it now but not nearly as much as I use to. I also go on every podcast and radio show that I can and I post 2-3 times a week to keep the fans up to date with what's going on. I'm using distribber as my aggregator and I have to stay on top of them for sure. If I don't hear back in a day or two I email them again and keep doing that until I do hear from them. My film CHEROKEE CREEK has now grossed over $25,000 on digital but it's not an easy task. I'd say it cost me in over $6,000 in ads and 1,000s of hours talking to fans every single day. Finding your audience and getting them to help spread the word is key but distribber and even several of the Big Distribution companies do very little to ever market our films. It's unfortunately all on us if we don't have major stars and I've seen several that have cast B level stars and made less then my film going with a big distributor. It's a very tough business man and I'm still trying to figure it out.
iTunes Featured Placements are Editorial based and are not 100% guaranteed. This is for films, music, ringtones, and apps. Always provide the best promotional materials to your content aggregator so that they can pitch it to iTunes Editorial team for consideration.
good thing i found this. i'm an independent filmmaker and currently building my resume by making short films. i hope to get into features soon. i'm looking to distribute my shorts and i was strongly considering distribber. i have seen a lot of mixed reviews on the company, which makes me nervous. thank you for going into detail on your experience with them, really puts it into perspective.
Thank you for providing this information. $3k, NOPE. I can get a billboard in my city and self advertise for myself. Self-distribution I will continue to do.
This is interesting because I am in the process of rebooting a serial show that I once posted on TH-cam. It's to have 13 episodes and I want to first create them all and then seek a home for it on Netflix. The total budget needed is 6 million dollars. After seeing your review I am second guessing Distribber.
Levi Holiman so I guess the bigger question(which I have been trying to answer) is how do people with no money and connections distribute thier creation(s) and get proper placement.
@@SupremeViktory connections aren't as necessary. It still might take some money but you can look into other companies who are aggregates. If your movie is good, someone will help get it out there.
wallytron101 I have been in contact with Indie Rights and am close to working with them. They are prompt, share info freely. I have emailed/spoken with over a handful of different filmmakers who have one or more movies at Indie Rights and all of them are very happy across the board. It sounds like they are doing right.
How did you migrate? We've been with Distribber for a little over a year and run into a lot of problems and are looking to get out and put our film on a different platform.
I’ve heard this again and again. Distribber’s and others misrepresentations will come back to haunt them. Too bad they were not for real. They should be ashamed. Go away please.
I am just finishing up my feature autobiographic movie, and I have my trailer as well. Would like to email you my trailer if possible. And what is the latest on www.indierights.com?? should I try to go this route? Thank you so much for saving me the trouble of going to Distrbber, I had a bad feeling watching other stuff on it.
Hi Jeff did you try www.indierights.com and what was the outcome? I have just finish my documentary "The Boy With The Pop Bottle On His Head th-cam.com/video/HFLOGFnF4tY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/lyNQuoDuwms/w-d-xo.html I also have a 4 minute trailer.
I did my last deal with Indie Rights with my new film "GOD SEND." If I could do it all over again, I would have self-distributed through amazon. I don't want to slam IR because, evidently, some filmmakers are making money. I just don't understand how. My film has won multiple film fests and awards but it's not making money. =(
Sorry about your dilemma they should refund you for what they did not do, and they should not promise you anything .A film is passionate ,faithful dream we as filmmakers hope that our film is watched by many and loved, but its a gamble, no matter what budget.You should be able to put your films yourself on Amazon like I do ,and use www.bitmax.net next time as your aggregator on other platforms .Keep your head up and do what you love to do in life regardless of the rewards eventually it will all pay off, just don't run yourself down financially if you cant .Have a great year.
Ok, so I watched your trailer and... 2 things: 1 the trailer was not that good (the sound was rough) 2nd: You made a drama, which is the most difficult genre to sell. So don't blame Distribution, for a difficult sell. however I have no doubt that it's a good film, but that doesn't matter in the sales market.
You saw the new video by Indie Hustle about Distribber going out of business? Also, indierights are ok as people, but they only upload on the services that are free to upload yourself. So why give them the 20%?
Thank you for this info. I listened to the podcast on Indie Hustle and none of this comes as a surprise. I will possibly be doing a Q & A panel with IR at the Ojai Film Festival in November. If you have any questions, please send them to me and I will work as many of them in as I can.
Look into FilmHub. Similar to IndieRights- 80/20 split. No up front costs. EXCEPT, it still costs $1200 to get onto iTunes. I did not choose to do that. But they have gotten my movie out to a couple of places it would not have reached. And, use Amazon Video Direct to get onto Amazon without an aggregator. Still a 50/50 split on sales and rentals with Amazon, but a least you're not splitting your 50% with an aggregator. I've found that while I get a few sales with Amazon's algorithm, most of my sales come from my marketing and promotion. The beautiful thing about all these open distribution platforms is that everyone can get their films distributed. The terrible thing about all these open distribution platforms is that everyone can get their films distributed. There's a lot of noise to rise above and get noticed.
Thanks Levi, much appreciated.
The most money I've made with self distribution was made because I chose not to submit to film festivals. The reason I say this is because unless it's Sundance or a major one you're marketing your ass off to fill seats and you still make zero dollars from it. My first two theatrical screenings grossed over $14,000 in ticket sales and merchandise and that was the fastest money I've ever made on an indie film. I made sure to know who my audience was and to spend 4-6 hours a day tracking them down on social media until I had over 10,000 on Facebook and over 10,000 on Instagram. I'm still doing it now but not nearly as much as I use to. I also go on every podcast and radio show that I can and I post 2-3 times a week to keep the fans up to date with what's going on. I'm using distribber as my aggregator and I have to stay on top of them for sure. If I don't hear back in a day or two I email them again and keep doing that until I do hear from them. My film CHEROKEE CREEK has now grossed over $25,000 on digital but it's not an easy task. I'd say it cost me in over $6,000 in ads and 1,000s of hours talking to fans every single day. Finding your audience and getting them to help spread the word is key but distribber and even several of the Big Distribution companies do very little to ever market our films. It's unfortunately all on us if we don't have major stars and I've seen several that have cast B level stars and made less then my film going with a big distributor. It's a very tough business man and I'm still trying to figure it out.
You have so much more energy than I have for this. You deserve much success my friend.
iTunes Featured Placements are Editorial based and are not 100% guaranteed. This is for films, music, ringtones, and apps. Always provide the best promotional materials to your content aggregator so that they can pitch it to iTunes Editorial team for consideration.
Sorry about that man. Great that you shared your experience. Great luck on all your film work.
Thanks for posting this.
thank you for that information
jesus thank you for saying this
Hey bro..im sorry for your troubles...ive been through he'll myself with distribution
good thing i found this. i'm an independent filmmaker and currently building my resume by making short films. i hope to get into features soon. i'm looking to distribute my shorts and i was strongly considering distribber. i have seen a lot of mixed reviews on the company, which makes me nervous. thank you for going into detail on your experience with them, really puts it into perspective.
Thank you for providing this information. $3k, NOPE. I can get a billboard in my city and self advertise for myself. Self-distribution I will continue to do.
Thanks man if I were you I would upload your movie to TH-cam and now I’m gonna do it all myself dude
Make sure the don't have exclusive rights to your film
Good luck
This is interesting because I am in the process of rebooting a serial show that I once posted on TH-cam. It's to have 13 episodes and I want to first create them all and then seek a home for it on Netflix. The total budget needed is 6 million dollars.
After seeing your review I am second guessing Distribber.
Second guess away. I wouldn't use this service if it were free.
Levi Holiman so I guess the bigger question(which I have been trying to answer) is how do people with no money and connections distribute thier creation(s) and get proper placement.
@@SupremeViktory connections aren't as necessary. It still might take some money but you can look into other companies who are aggregates. If your movie is good, someone will help get it out there.
@@leviholiman How has Indie Rights.com worked out for you?
wallytron101 I have been in contact with Indie Rights and am close to working with them. They are prompt, share info freely. I have emailed/spoken with over a handful of different filmmakers who have one or more movies at Indie Rights and all of them are very happy across the board. It sounds like they are doing right.
so this video was done before Distribber went bankrupt??
Yes.
How did you migrate? We've been with Distribber for a little over a year and run into a lot of problems and are looking to get out and put our film on a different platform.
You can't migrate to the best of my knowledge. You have to start from scratch.
I’ve heard this again and again. Distribber’s and others misrepresentations will come back to haunt them. Too bad they were not for real. They should be ashamed. Go away please.
I am just finishing up my feature autobiographic movie, and I have my trailer as well. Would like to email you my trailer if possible.
And what is the latest on www.indierights.com?? should I try to go this route?
Thank you so much for saving me the trouble of going to Distrbber, I had a bad feeling watching other stuff on it.
Hi Jeff did you try www.indierights.com and what was the outcome? I have just finish my documentary "The Boy With The Pop Bottle On His Head th-cam.com/video/HFLOGFnF4tY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/lyNQuoDuwms/w-d-xo.html I also have a 4 minute trailer.
I did my last deal with Indie Rights with my new film "GOD SEND." If I could do it all over again, I would have self-distributed through amazon. I don't want to slam IR because, evidently, some filmmakers are making money. I just don't understand how. My film has won multiple film fests and awards but it's not making money. =(
@@nikarothmusic1525 What is your movie about?
Sorry about your dilemma they should refund you for what they did not do, and they should not promise you anything .A film is passionate ,faithful dream we as filmmakers hope that our film is watched by many and loved, but its a gamble, no matter what budget.You should be able to put your films yourself on Amazon like I do ,and use www.bitmax.net next time as your aggregator on other platforms .Keep your head up and do what you love to do in life regardless of the rewards eventually it will all pay off, just don't run yourself down financially if you cant .Have a great year.
My film was with Distribber too! Anyone know how to get it off iTunes and Amazon... ? I am struggling to figure this out.. thanks
Thank you for your kind words. This is much appreciated.
Break the contract with them ...go to artist view entertainment
Ok, so I watched your trailer and... 2 things: 1 the trailer was not that good (the sound was rough) 2nd: You made a drama, which is the most difficult genre to sell. So don't blame Distribution, for a difficult sell. however I have no doubt that it's a good film, but that doesn't matter in the sales market.
You saw the new video by Indie Hustle about Distribber going out of business? Also, indierights are ok as people, but they only upload on the services that are free to upload yourself. So why give them the 20%?
Thank you for this info. I listened to the podcast on Indie Hustle and none of this comes as a surprise. I will possibly be doing a Q & A panel with IR at the Ojai Film Festival in November. If you have any questions, please send them to me and I will work as many of them in as I can.
@@leviholiman just a quick one: which canon model did you shoot your latest feature with ?
@@EugeniaLoli I shot on a 6D. It did well. I love Canon (cameras and lenses) but might be upgrading to the Blackmagic P4K or 6K thingy.
@@leviholiman I own canons and the bmpcc4k. I like the canon look much better, more filmic. It just missing dynamic range and some software features.