Cut To The Deal: The Business of Film
Welcome to the ultimate podcast for indie filmmakers who want to learn the business side of the industry. In each episode we’ll cut straight to actionable advice and dive deep into the business side of the film industry, unpacking everything you need to know about film funding, distribution strategies, and career development. Whether you're just starting out or looking to transform your hobby into a thriving career, we provide proven, detailed techniques, and real-world advice to help you succeed.
Cut To The Deal: The Business of Film
New Distribution Strategy with Christie Marchese
🎬 How Indie Filmmakers Can Profit Through Screenings
What if you could make real money from your film without relying on streamers that pay pennies per view?
In this episode, ZB Siwek (Cine Circle) sits down with Christie Marchese, founder & CEO of Kinema, to explore a revolutionary new way for filmmakers to distribute and monetize their work through hosted screenings, virtual events, and direct audience relationships.
We dive deep into:
🔥 How Kinema helps filmmakers license their films to screening hosts (schools, bars, nonprofits & more)
💰 Why social impact documentaries and niche films perform best and how others can still succeed
🎟️ How filmmakers can find and pitch potential hosts for their films
📊 Real case studies of films that earned $200K+ through Kinema
🚀 How the future of indie film is merging with the creator economy
🎯 Why every filmmaker needs a marketing & distribution budget from day one
Whether you’re a documentary filmmaker or producing a micro-budget horror feature, this episode will change the way you think about distribution and show you how to build a profitable, sustainable career releasing films on your own terms.
🔗 Learn more about Kinema: https://www.kinema.com
📧 Contact: films@kinema.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/zb-siwek-55938442/
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