The old way of making an indie film — submitting it to film festivals  and finding a distributor — is dead. 

This week Alex Ferrari, founder of Indie Film Hustle, shares the new realities of what it takes to get your independent film made in today's digital world. 

Listen to Alex share how your film can make money in today's environment.

Key points:
1:12 - How he got started
2:30 - Shooting a movie for the mob
3:27 - Starting Indie Film Hustle 
12:00 - The problem with dollars for hours
14:12 - Multiple income streams for filmmakers
17:43 - What it takes to be a Filmtreprenuer 
21:40 - Future of distribution 
26:20 - How many indie films that make a profit 
32:35 - Breaking of the mold of traditional filmmaking
36:06 - Talent worth the ROI
40:53 - What gear do you recommend 
44:54 - Getting someone to work at a lower rate
45:32 - Getting started 
50:00 - Exclusive Announcement 

Show Links:
Shooting for the Mob
Indie Film Hustle
Rise of the Filmtrepreneur: How to Turn Your Independent Film into a Profitable Business
Protect Yourself from Predatory Film Distributors/Aggregators
DaVinci Resolve
Blackmagic Cameras
SIGMA Lens
Filmmaking Process

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