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Indie Film Distribution Checklist
What Every Independent Filmmaker Needs to Know Before Signing a Distribution Agreement A distribution agreement is one of the most consequential documents a filmmaker will ever sign. It determines who controls your film, how long they control it, what territories they can exploit, how revenue flows back to you, and whether you will ever get…
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🎬 Self-Distribution Checklist: What to Do When Festivals Don’t Call Back
When your film doesn’t get into festivals, it’s not the end of the road. Self-distribution can still put your work in front of millions — if you prepare the right way. Step 1: Pick Your Platform Platform Cost to Upload Revenue Model Notes Tubi Free (via aggregator) Ad-supported (paid per view) Wide reach, no upfront…
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Social Media Collab Red Flags
By Lex Nova Lawyer × Thoolie You wouldn’t hand over your likeness forever… but a lot of influencers do — without even realizing it. Hidden inside brand collaboration agreements are clauses that can strip away your content rights, limit your earning potential, and keep your work in circulation long after you thought the deal was…
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Indie Budget Line Items
Protect your film — and your funding — before legal problems cost you more. By Lex Nova Lawyer × Thoolie You can’t walk into court and say, “But we were low budget.”Budgets aren’t just about numbers — they’re about proof. And if you’re aiming for distribution, grants, or investors, the wrong budget gaps can stop…
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UGC & Influencer Deal Checklist
What Brands Want vs. What Talent Needs to Protect By Lex Nova Lawyer × Thoolie Influencer contracts are rarely “plug and play.” Between usage rights, exclusivity, and whitelisting, one unclear clause can lock a creator out of future deals — or leave a brand without the rights they thought they bought. This guide breaks down…
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Indie Film Delivery Checklist
Finishing your film is not the finish line. Before a distributor, streamer, network, or international buyer will sign on, they need more than the movie file. They need a complete delivery package — legal, creative, technical, and financial materials that prove the film is clean, cleared, and distribution-ready. This checklist covers every item in a…
