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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2022 · 51 MIN

#61 Funding and Distribution for Low Budget Features | Anthony Hackett

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Don't give away all your rights to a film distributor.This week, Anthony Hackett, Director & Actor, shares his experience of getting burned in his first distribution contract.  In this episode, he talks about the contract process, what to avoid in contracts, and working with investors. Listen to avoid giving away your film rights to a distributor. Key points:1:28 - Journey into filmmaking8:20 - Becoming a niche filmmaker 11:24 - Contracting process 14:48 - What to avoid in a contract18:32 - Budgeting for indie films25:54 - Working with investors33:40 - Directing and acting 38:05 - What role did you need help with39:47 - Favorite Gear42:25 - What went wrong Links:SONset FridayConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resourcesConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources

Don't give away all your rights to a film distributor.This week, Anthony Hackett, Director & Actor, shares his experience of getting burned in his first distribution contract.  In this episode, he talks about the contract process, what to avoid in contracts, and working with investors. Listen to avoid giving away your film rights to a distributor. Key points:1:28 - Journey into filmmaking8:20 - Becoming a niche filmmaker 11:24 - Contracting process 14:48 - What to avoid in a contract18:32 - Budgeting for indie films25:54 - Working with investors33:40 - Directing and acting 38:05 - What role did you need help with39:47 - Favorite Gear42:25 - What went wrong Links:SONset FridayConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resourcesConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources

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