Film Funding & Distribution with ‘Big Sonia’ Filmmakers
Film marketing & promotions, crowdfunding, and theatrical distribution are topics that, at some point in time, all independent doc filmmakers will need to know about. So if you’re looking to start arming yourself with some knowledge that’s going to potentially culminate in a successful release and maybe even in theatrical distribution then this is the show for you. Among other things we give you 5 tips for crowdfunding.
Two filmmakers who know this journey as well as anyone and are currently having spectacular success with their independent documentary film is Leah Warshawski & Todd Soliday. Their current film, Big Sonia, has not only won over twelve film festival awards, played theatrically in a number of cities, but just this past week set a new record for the all-time highest grossing film to ever play the Glenwood Arts Theatre in Kansas City.
Topics Discussed
- Crowdfunding strategies outside of the Kickstarter & Indiegogo platforms
- How to run a successful promotions campaign for your theatrical screenings
- How a company like Film Sprout can propel your film to outreach and screenings
- How to film particularly sensitive scenes
Film Trailer
Watch the trailer for Big Sonia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe1Mq_en-XY
Related Resources
A boutique distribution firm that helps social-issue filmmakers create
robust community and campus screening initiatives for their documentaries. This was a service that Leah & Todd used for their doc, Big Sonia. They spoke glowingly of the work that Film Sprout did in getting Sonia out into the world!
A rewards-based crowdfunding platform that Todd & Leah were very happy with while working together during their crowdfund campaign. They may be a nice fit for your own campaign!
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