This new Toolkit section of DM aims to aid filmmakers in a host of areas related to new media and DIY filmmaking. The new categories in the Documentary and new Media directory will continue to evolve and it is our hope it will become a valuable and useful asset for documentary filmmakers and others. This is the largest resource to date for all your DIY needs, from mass emails, flyers, designs, to streaming options, DM will help you get all the valuable information needed for your indie. Our goal is to gather as much information possible and we'll be glad to get your feedback. So look no further, as the saying goes Knowledge is power (But only if you know how to acquire it)
Following will be a series of articles on how the DIY film business really works. DM will share information you will not get anywhere else. Since we are not tied to any organization, we can let filmmakers know what to expect when they start their DIY indie distribution effort. The series will include valuable tips like what to avoid when signing a distribution deal with aggregate companies and distribution agents. Joining DM is a filmmaker who produced a documentary and distributed his film in the DIY guidelines, the same guide lines you've all been hearing praises for the last 3 years or so. He agreed to lay out the numbers he received from distributing his film on iTunes, Hulu, Snagfilms, Amazon VOD, his own DVD distribution and Television. Unfortunately the DIY industry fueled by convention, film festivals and famous blogs has set out of course and instead of helping filmmakers know how to handle their most precious film, they are often unintentionally can be misleading. DIY methods are a bless for any filmmakers, the Internet has done miracles for many films who in the past would not been able to get distribution, methods like building an audience are key to get your documentary out there and receive revenues, it has truly helped thousands of filmmakers across the world. But Filmmakers need to be informed about their rights and they are not. The Internet has opened up a new and exciting world for filmmakers, but it seems that much of the old conservative system was kept, meaning if not careful filmmakers are the last to earn back their investment. So spread the word and stay tuned for this new and revealing series. The filmmaker identity will be kept for obvious reasons.
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