Demystifying Film Distribution with Jerome Courshon

In this episode, Jerome Courshon, a renowned indie film distribution expert and founder of Lionheart Distribution, pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to succeed in today’s film distribution landscape. Jerome shares his journey from struggling to secure a deal for his first feature film to becoming a trusted educator and ethical distributor.

Discover what distributors are looking for in 2024, the key mistakes filmmakers make in their contracts, and how to avoid getting burned by bad deals. Jerome dives deep into actionable strategies, including:

• Creating high-quality posters and trailers to attract distributors.
• Understanding how to leverage genres, pacing, and cast to maximize marketability.
• The importance of negotiating fair distribution contracts, including term lengths and expense caps.
• The current realities of streaming platforms like Amazon and Tubi, and where filmmakers can realistically make money.

Whether you’re an indie filmmaker navigating the distribution maze or a seasoned creator looking for fresh insights, this episode is packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and tips to help you protect your work and thrive in the film industry.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:27 Jerome Courchon introduction
• 4:16 What are distributors looking for?
• 14:04 How to find a distributor?
• 27:03 Indie film revenue expectations
• 41:59 How can filmmaker market their films
• 45:03 How can filmmakers get a good distribution deal?