Ep. 99 - Self-Distributing a Profitable First Feature with Chris Peters
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In this episode, we chat with Chris Peters, co-founder of Crave Content, about his journey from making backyard films with his brother-in-law David Lawrence to establishing a successful film production brand.
Chris shares the creative development process of merging two short films into a feature-length narrative. We discuss the inventive strategies employed to tackle budget constraints, DIY post-production, and shooting an entire feature in 16 days. Chris describes the perseverance required to navigate the world of distribution, emphasizing FilmHub as a viable platform for indie creators. We think you'll enjoy hearing how he managed to turn a profit self-distributing his first feature film.
For more information about Chris, check out his website at Chrave.co
Check out his YouTube Video: Never expected our indie film to make this much on Tubi
You can watch the film here: https://www.chrave.co/mhr
Chapters
1. Filmmaking Partnership Evolution and Success (00:00:00)
2. Indie Filmmakers Discuss First Feature (00:06:13)
3. Creative Script Development and Indie Filmmaking (00:16:26)
4. DIY Post-Production Success (00:25:48)
5. Indie Filmmaking DIY Mentality (00:33:08)
6. DIY Distribution and Indie Filmmakers (00:39:34)
7. Indie Filmmaking Self-Distribution Success (00:50:50)
8. Indie Filmmaking Scheduling Strategies (01:01:51)
9. Music Influence in Film Scriptwriting (01:05:56)
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