On today's episode I’m talking with Lisa Downs about her experiences distributing several documentary features which she collectively calls the “Life After” series. Each documentary catches up with the actor who played the lead character of an iconic movie, giving us a look at the paths their lives followed after such a unique and transformative experience. Lisa has put out two of these movies so far, is about to release a third, and is currently crowdfunding for a fourth and fifth. With the first film in the series Lisa had some disappointing distribution experiences, which led to a decision to take the reins and self-distribute the subsequent films. There’s a lot to take away here from Lisa’s journey, especially applicable to filmmakers looking to play the long game and build a fan base for their work.

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