The Collapse of the Mid-Budget Indie Film

The mid-budget independent film model is collapsing — and most filmmakers don’t see it coming. In this episode, I break down why $750K–$5M films are struggling, how the loss of DVD revenue and platform saturation changed the market, why B-list cast no longer guarantees sales, and why some producers believe $15M films are actually safer investments than $5M films. If you're raising capital or structuring your next indie film budget, this is essential listening.