Distribution

By John DeCarli

With the 3rd Annual Online New England Film Festival happening on the site all this month, four of the selected filmmakers share their thoughts on the roads they’ve taken to find an audience for their independent short films. To see their films and others, check out the festival: www.newenglandfilm.com/festival.

By B. Walter Irvine

A new kind of distribution is already here -- it’s digital, it’s DIY, and it’s just a few clicks away. Is it for you? This primer takes you through various services like Dynamo Player, Distrify, EggUP, and Yawma to learn what they're all about.

By John DeCarli

Filmmakers Bess and Jay O'Brien truly believe that they live in "the Kingdom," and have worked hard to make films that explore stories of northeast Vermont since 1991. Their most recent documentary, Ask Us Who We Are, is currently making the rounds, showing audiences about the people behind Vermont's foster care system.

By Peter Bohush

Pitchfests are becoming popular venues for screenwriters to sell their work to development executives - what should you know before going?

By Maddy Kadish

Is now the right time to make a documentary in New England? You bet it is.

By Jared M. Gordon

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Sean Flynn discusses the fine art of concise pitching to documentary funding sources.

By Rhonda Moskowitz Short film experts with international savvy reveal how to get your shorts an audience and a paycheck.

By David Tames More than 60 shorts later and a recent deal with Sony, Kevin Anderton knows -- keep it short, make it funny, and get it online.

By Erin Trahan Filmmaker Chris Sparling pulls out the big guns to market his films An Uzi at the Alamo and Balance, the latter which is screening in RI this month.

By Ann Jackman Producer Chip Taylor’s video distribution company reflects this former teacher’s love of learning and his desire to open our minds to the wonders of the world around us.

By Michele Meek A report of the New England films at the 23rd Annual Independent Feature Film Market.

By Vikki Warner A report on how PBS selects films to fund and how that affects independent filmmakers.

By Michele Meek NewEnglandFilm.com reports from the 2000 Independent Feature Project Market (formerly IFFM) in New York.

By Tiffany Patrick Producer Laura Bernieri embraces her latest challenge -- distribution -- with the film "Passage to Paradise."

By Shannon O'Neill Veteran of the Boston film community, David Kleiler makes it his mission to get local films "made, sold and seen.”

By Amy Souza Filmmaker Andrew Mudge talks about the making of his latest Sundance hit "Chicken Pox Pal."

By Francine LatilNearing its 25 year anniversary, Boston Film/Video Foundation continues to nurture local filmmakers with workshops, resources and community.

By Amy Souza Filmmaker Margaret Lazarus talks about her inspiration for Cambridge Documentary Films and her motivation to make films about social justice.

By Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery is back from Australia with post-production tips for the short filmmaker. In Part 1, he explained how you can get your film made; here in part 2 he explains what to do with it.

By Tiffany Patrick A report of three companies who have pioneered independent film distribution online: AtomFilms, BuyIndies and Films4Auction.

By Andrew Slattery(Part 1 of 2): Nobody ever said making a short film was a walk in the park, but if you've got a permit to shoot in that park, it's a lot easier. This is just one of many useful tips Andrew Slattery, a young filmmaker from Australia, offers

By Devon Damonte The new curator of the Harvard Film Archive talks about his background and his vision for HFA's future.

By Marisa J. CreedLiane Brandon talks about her film "Betty Tells Her Story" and the changes she's seen in the film community since co-founding New Day Films.

By James Noonan Traditionally, self-distribution has been viewed as a last resort, but there are filmmakers out there who choose to self-distribute. Find out why...

By Bob Hebert Jason Bloom, Senior Vice President of Co-Productions and Acquisitions at Miramax gives advice on how to get your film to the top.

By Mark LitwakMany filmmakers think that if they can just make a good film, distribution will take care of itself. But veteran filmmakers will tell you that the biggest hurdle is not producing a film, but distributing it. Here's what you should and shouldn't do when it comes time to distribute your film.