How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.

In Episode 7, we give a long-needed update on the status of the film coming out of the Ojai festival, as well as face some hard truths about the current StudioFest system.


SOUVENIRS Now available on:

Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs

Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1

Theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios.

Other tracks:

Alone with My Thoughts by kaleido | https://soundcloud.com/kaleidosounds

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Lonely Soul by Rexlambo | https://soundcloud.com/rexlambo
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Sugar Coat by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
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Wishing Well by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
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How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.

In Episode 6, we talk to Jim Cummings, 2016 Sundance 'Best Short Film' winner, about the future of independent filmmaking. We discuss the new age of film finance and how to become Yorgos Lanthimos from your garage.

SOUVENIRS Now available on:

Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs

Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1



MovieMaker's interview with Jim Cummings: https://www.moviemaker.com/wolf-of-snow-hollow-director-jim-cummings-on-the-power-of-public-freakouts-podcast/


Marmoset tracks
00:00, 00:50 - Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights

00:31, 11:10, 17:37 - No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA
02:17,  02:33 - What Could You Do (Written by Dolorean) (Instrumental) by Radiation City

Field Of Fireflies by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.

In Episode 5, we talk about Mark Duplass' 2015 SXSW keynote speech, The Cavalry Isn't Coming. We explore how extensively it holds up today, and if contemporary filmmakers can still do well by following his advice. 

Marmoset Tracks 

"Help Me" by Sonny Knight and the Lakers from 2:40 to 3:25

Submit to or learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/
This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/

How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.

In Episode 4, we talk about our distribution deal with 2018 StudioFest winners Anna Mikami and Matt Sorvillo. Then we talk the specifics of the deal with David Allen Pierce, of Pierce Law Group. 

Marmoset Tracks 

01:38 to 03:42 - Candy (Instrumental) by Lucian

00:00 to 00:07, 07:13 to 07:52, and 16:43 to 17:00 - No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA

00:18 to 00:28 and 07:53 to 08:35 - Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights

3:40 to 4:09 and 4:24 to 4:52: Madre Terra (Instrumental) by Kisnou  

Theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios.

Submit to or learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/
This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/

How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.

In Episode 3, we document our conversation with Glass House Distribution as we get closer to selling our first feature, Souvenirs.

Marmoset Tracks 

00:00, 12:42, 16:57 No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66712-no-shade

00:16 Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/65665-curiosity-instrumental

01:20 Right of Passage feat. G Mills (Instrumental) by Cloudchord: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66702-right-of-passage-feat-g-mills-instrumental

13:21 You Are Everything (Instrumental) by Rich Hunter: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/40336-you-are-everything

14:37 Boomer (Instrumental) by Garvanza: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/47405-boomer-instrumental

Theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios.

Submit to or learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/
This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/

How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.

In Episode 2, we continue our exploration of distribution.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpB5ZRuMLIO6jDkPlMU-Pw
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiofestoffficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioFest/

Submit to or learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/

This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/

00:00, 08:40, 16:30 No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66712-no-shade

00:16 Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/65665-curiosity-instrumental

01:10 Star Bursted (Instrumental) by Surf: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/67608-star-bursted-instrumental

05:19 Right of Passage feat. G Mills (Instrumental) by Cloudchord: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66702-right-of-passage-feat-g-mills-instrumental

14:29 All That Weight (with oohs) (Instrumental) by Altadore: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/68038-all-that-weight

How do I get funding for my feature film? How do I get distribution for my film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about.

 For episode 1, we're starting at the end with distribution.

 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpB5ZRuMLIO6jDkPlMU-Pw?sub_confirmation=1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StudioFestOFCL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiofestofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioFest/

Learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/

This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/

00:00, 10:41, 20:52 No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66712-no-shade
00:07 Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/65665-curiosity-instrumental
03:58 to 04:43 Constanza (Instrumental) by Don Juneau: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/28642-constanza-instrumental
05:12 Crave by Danii Roundtree: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/45388-crave
06:50, 14:45 Take Time (Instrumental) by CURIO: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/51332-take-time
14:17 Close to You (Instrumental) by Dr Crosby: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/27577-close-to-you-holiday-alt

Theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios.
Special thanks to Jared Grove for helping us out in a pinch.