Have a film idea or project but have no idea how to get the word out? Want to learn how to sell you film or brand? 

The world of independent film and media is rapidly evolving and the industry will be nearly unrecognizable within a few years. With the wide adoption of second screen viewing and cross-platform storytelling, it’s more important than ever for film and media makers to understand how to use the myriad of tools available to establish relationships with customers and monetize your film or video projects. 

These are big words and even bigger concepts, so it can be difficult to know where to begin. That’s why Indie Film Hustle and Producer Foundry has teamed up with TransmediaSF to bring you a primer on what you’ll need to know to utilize new and burgeoning tools to market and monetize film productions.

Don’t miss your chance to learn some of the most important skills you’ll need to know to succeed in the new frontiers of independent media.

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TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• If you build it – they will come – building an audience to engage with your project from the get go – tips on social media and audience engagement
• Crowdfunding – Pros and Cons
• Transmedia’s audience engagement  – planning, deploying and measuring
• A plethora of monetization: Ads, branded entertainment, sponsorships, grants and more.
• You are your best marketing and sales person – the Filmmaker’s Personal Brand!

Transmedia Digital Marketing: Future of Brand Storytelling & Storymaking

The Internet has made brand publishing ubiquitous. Gone are the days when brands required an intermediary to reach their target audience. Now, they have the luxury of reaching out to their audiences directly…through Transmedia storytelling. Transmedia storytelling is a technique of telling a story across multiple platforms and formats using current digital technologies.

So what are you waiting for filmmakers and screenwriters? Whether you are fresh out of film school, a screenwriter who wants to create his/her own content or just someone who wants to make a feature film this course is for you.