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Why the Indie Film Business Has Never Worked
In this solo episode, Jeff Deverett unpacks a bold but honest take: the indie film business isn’t broken—because it’s never truly worked in the first place. Jeff dives deep into why indie filmmakers often fail to build sustainable careers, focusing on one crucial oversight: ignoring the business side of filmmaking.
Key takeaways:● The difference between indie filmmaking and the indie film business● Why treating filmmaking purely as art is unsustainable● The essential role of marketing, distribution, and finance● How big studios succeed by balancing creativity and business strategy● Why indie…
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