Keys to Earning Top Dollar from Your Indie Film | Linda Nelson | MAKE IT

In this episode, we have a conversation with Indie Rights CEO Linda Nelson. We discuss her career path from banking to filmmaking and founding Indie Rights. She provides insights into indie film distribution, marketing, and the changing landscape of streaming platforms. Linda also offers advice to filmmakers on building their personal brand and maintaining social media presence to promote their work. Follow Linda: Indie Rights https://www.indierights.com/ Facebook   / indierightsmovies   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indierights... Twitter   / indierights   Introduction. (0:00). Linda's Introduction and Background. (1:38) Her First Film and a Five Year Lawsuit. (4:45) How Her Movie Shifted Became the First Film to Stream on Amazon. (12:13) Linda's Childhood and How She Became an Artist. (18:33) Leaving the Banking World and Entering the Film Industry. (27:10) Innovations in Tech and Streaming Platforms. (33:28) Running Indie Rights with Her Husband Michael. (40:39) Distribution Contract Terms with Indie Rights. (49:01) How Indie Rights Promotes its Films. (59:14) The Best Streaming Platforms for Revenue. (1:04:45) The Importance of Social Media and Marketing Yourself. (1:13:41) Books All Filmmakers Should Read. (1:20:25) Linda's Best Advice for Filmmakers. (1:23:54) The Importance of a Positive Outlook. (1:31:44) End of the show. (1:37:01) Linda's book recommendations: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Throug... Art & Fear by David Bayles & Ted Orland https://www.amazon.com/Art-Fear-Obser... The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreement... Film Directing Cinematic Motion by Steven D. Katz https://www.amazon.com/Film-Directing... The Eye is Quicker by Richard Pepperman https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Quicker-Ed... Summary: Linda Nelson, CEO and co-founder of indie film distributor Indie Rights, sat down with podcast host Chris Barkley for an in-depth discussion on the world of independent film. Nelson shared the story of how she transitioned from banking to filmmaking and founded indie rights. She offered a behind-the-scenes look at indie film distribution, streaming platforms, and marketing strategies. Linda stressed the importance of building a personal brand as a filmmaker through consistent social media engagement. She also provided advice on common mistakes made by indie filmmakers. This conversation is packed with practical tips on securing distribution, promoting films, and navigating an ever-changing industry landscape. Linda's insights give listeners an insider's perspective on building a career in independent film. If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate. How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content: Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe. The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!