Hollywood is in a Crisis

ASD BAND: THE MOVIE is finally streaming worldwide. Rent & Stream the film through this link:

Your ticket to the movie also includes access to the "Show&Tell Backstage Pass" live interactive online seminar where you can get your questions answered about film distribution and selling your movie.

Your Backstage Pass Includes:

▻Ticket to a virtual screening of ASD BAND: THE MOVIE

:::Access to four live, interactive seminars:::
▻The Show&Tell Method for Documentary Distribution, March 7th @ 10am PT
▻Designing the Strategy for ASD BAND: THE MOVIE, March 14th @ 10am PT
▻Building Screening Events for Worldwide Release, March 21st @ 10am PT
▻Audience, Marketing & Promotions, March 28th @ 10am PT

Get your ticket to the movie, which includes admission to all four interactive online seminars:

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro, why am I doing this video
1:03 - My feature film is available for streaming
2:03 - The distribution problem
3:29 - How I sold my film
4:17 - Conversation with a distribution professional
8:33 - Final thoughts

[DannyGevirtz]

Super interesting watch being I'm currently in the same position trying to figure out how to self-distribute ITIS. Cannot wait to watch this. HUGE congrats dude!!!!

[ConradIacobellis]

I used to work media at Sundance and Slamdance, and Slandance always felt like the real film festival at the time. Sundance was the glamor and usually had a Hollywood name attached to it, but Slamdance felt like the festival for true filmmakers. The movies were raw and didn't have the press behind them like Sundance, but damn they were fun movies. I enjoyed both festivals, but Slamdance will always hold a special place in my heart.

[huberfilmworks]

Saw this at a very important time working on my documentary project. It’s important to know there are specific audiences for some of the projects we make and it’s best to focus on how to connect more with them

[jonathantrauner]

Hello Mrs Gal Gadot Varsano. How are you? My name is Mr Jonathan Trauner. I am 30 years old this May 15th 2024. I work at Mobileye in Jerusalem as a software algorithms tester. I am a poet writer artist and performing artist. On June 18th 2023 in Jerusalem I was hit by a bus in area of Mobileyes newest campus building. My greatest dream come true is to become the first autistic person to win a Emmy Grammy Oscar and Tony in Los Angeles in California in 2025 or win a honorary EGOT at the 100th Oscars Academy Awards ceremony in 2028 in 4 more years from now. NO ONE BELIEVES IN ME except for me.

[AnjaRamaroson]

I wish you all the best everyone, I'm sure one of us will mark the history of cinema. May you find the strength, the budget, a passionate crew, a public. Send you guys all my support. And congratulation Mark, I think you're giving hope to all of us. ❤

[dannycopeland]

I loved watching this film at Raindance, and getting to meet you and Kimmy! Aside from enjoying the film itself, it was a real watershed moment for me seeing and feeling the value of being in a community like AOD.

Also, totally understand the name change for the film, even though I liked the original title. Reminds me of a core line from Save the Cat by Blake Synder.

[elliotalderson]

I feel it started with Disney+ when they both created and distributed their content which used to be an antitrust law violation. The same law that prevented movie studios from owning movies theaters because then they would have a monopoly. But with streaming they seem to just do whatever and now everyone is doing it. But that pretty much makes finding content not created by these few companies HBO, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, paramount difficult. Because when you go to their platforms obviously they’ll be pushing their original stuff that they spent millions on and really want to offset cost on to the recommendation section over some third party content they purchased.

[aafjeld]

Don’t know if this will get through to you, Mark, but I am so happy that you share all this knowledge with us. If one goes through your videos, make notes and study the information provided, one truly has everything they need to start putting in work, take actionable steps and learning the craft.

I dont want to ask anything from you, as you have provided so much already. But it is no harm in trying. Would you be able to make a video speaking about how you make deals with your clients, the contract, crucial things to think about, the rights, posting the work on your Youtube channel, what would be considered marketing for your client and not? Would be tremendously helpful with a video about the legal side of it all, and how you approch that side of your work.

Thank you so much, Mark. Cant wait for the next 🎬

[lionel.mukendi]

This was awesome! Congrats on your film.

[ZachRamelan]

This was an educational and honest look at a part of filmmaking that feels very cryptic. Thanks, Mark and Keith, for shining a light on one of the darkest parts of making movies.

[MsNIKITA]

Once upon a time I used to watch tones of movies, western movies. Lots of them. Goto blockbuster, spend my paper rounds money to rent the latest and greatest titles etc.. But more recently I have stopped going to the cinema, stopped buying videos, DVD's and Blu-Rays etc. Nowadays I don't even buy CD's or even digital media.. Sold all my pre-record originals which cluttered my living space in exchange for YouTube and live stream content. Thank you Mark for all the videos.

[kalamoproductions]

Been with Show & Tell for a while and it's taught me so much:)

[MylesMatsuno]

Show and Tell is a gem and Keith is great. He sends a lot of filmmakers to us at New Day Films. Happy you connected with him!

[Esaisaenz]

This is incredible! Congratulations Mark! I’m in the process of trying to distribute one of my films so I really appreciate this video. I can’t wait to buy a ticket and watch your film!

[tommyfilms]

Hi Mark, I always love your videos but this one hit at the right time for me and felt like a lightbulb going off. Thanks so much.

[btk]

"PRO-cess" . . . The key word to identify if a YouTuber is Canadian

[rossbodenmann]

Long live Bonestorm - I dug the format of this one Mark, particularly the intro. Thanks for inviting us into the distribution process. Really useful insights. Thanks as always.

[AbdallahBotan]

Thanks Mark. You are great and I follow you from East Africa, Somalia. I learned a lot and I had a confusion on distribution. I think Web 3 will make things more democratic and more available for the audience which will be more beneficial for both the creators and the audience.

[foreverdrift]

Congratulations, Mark! That's awesome news!

[GarrettWare]

Man this has massive value Mark! We were talking with Mikey D in Nashville a while back about a doc we had started shooting. Our biggest fear? How to distribute... Thanks for leading the way!