EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 1H
New Distribution Strategy with Christie Marchese
from Cut To The Deal: The Business of Film · host Cine Circle
🎬 How Indie Filmmakers Can Profit Through ScreeningsWhat 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 oneWhether 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: [email protected] with ZB Siwek:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zb-siwek-55938442/Learn More About Cine Circle:https://www.cinecircle.co.uk/Explore our live in person and virtual events:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cine-circle-uk-17697994790Follow us on social!https://www.youtube.com/@CineCircleFilms/videoshttps://www.tiktok.com/@cinecirclehttps://instagram.com/cinecircleukhttps://x.com/cinecircle_uk
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