I’ve always thought self-distribution and self-promotion were a no brainer for DiY and independent filmmakers. Part of the fun of the process is getting to do all the things that are handled by swarms of hired guns in the pro biz.
Yes, some films need a more professional touch, but for a lot of filmmakers, distributing online themselves is a great option. Plus, it’s a lot of fun. You get to see actual money coming in (hopefully) that people paid to see your documentary or your movie. Even if it is $2 at first, that’s $2 that you made from your own filmmaking blood sweat and tears. It’s a cool feeling.
So let’s take a look at some options to go with for self distribution. This post is going to cover one of the big ones: IndieFlix.
