Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema Podcast
Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema Podcast
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Hi there, and welcome to Have You Seen My Film?: A Kinema Podcast on Independent Distribution. I’m Christie Marchese, the founder and CEO of Kinema and your host for this series. In each episode, I interview an industry expert or filmmaker (or both), and we focus on one specific aspect of a good film distribution strategy. And with a good strategy, your film can find its audience. If you’re a filmmaker or work with filmmakers, this is for you. So let’s get to it.
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The podcast delves deeply into various aspects of film distribution, covering topics such as crowdfunding, audience engagement, strategic partnerships, and revenue management. Noteworthy episodes include insights on successful screening events with Carla Santiago and long-term strategies for independent releases with Catherine Gray, providing listeners with actionable advice and best practices.

Hi there, and welcome to Have You Seen My Film?: A Kinema Podcast on Independent Distribution. I’m Christie Marchese, the founder and CEO of Kinema and your host for this series. In each episode, we interview an industry expert or filmmaker (or both), and we focus on one specific aspect of a good film distribution strategy. And with a good strategy, your film can find its audience. If you’re a filmmaker or work with filmmakers, this is for you!
Hosted and Co-Produced by Christie Marchese | kinema.com
Edited and Produced by Ron Passaro | ronpassaro.com
Let's dive deep into the world of crowd investing with Marc Iserlis, the head of Republic Film.
Hear how Republic.com enables film financing by allowing filmmakers to raise capital from everyday fans, transforming them into equity investors rather than donors.
In this episode, we explore:
🎬 The difference between crowd investing and crowdfunding
🎬 The impact of the Jobs Act on investment opportunities for unaccredited investors
🎬 Successful case studies, including Robert Rodriguez and Pressman Film
🎬 How filmmakers can effectively engage their audiences and tap into existing fan bases
🎬 The potential risks and rewards of crowd investing for filmmakers and investors alike
🔗 Links:
Check out Republic Film: republic.com/film
Learn more about Marc Iserlis and his work in the film industry.
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More on Kinema for Filmmakers here: https://bit.ly/kinemayoutube
🎙️ Hosted and co-produced by Christie Marchese
🎬 Produced and edited by Ron Passaro
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