Greenlight yourself

THE BOOK

“Without a plan, you will fail—Greenlight Yourself gives you the mindset and tools to build a real, sustainable path in the film industry.”
Steve Break, Acquisitions Executive with 1,000 + films released.

Dream of making a movie, or barely survived your last one? Convinced your script’s gold but stuck getting it produced? Buy this book.

Greenlight Yourself is your straightforward, no-BS road map to conquer the challenges of indie filmmaking and build a career that lasts; a street-smart guide for filmmakers and their investors to understand and succeed in the independent film business.

Inside, you’ll learn:

- Why 97% of indie films flop—and how to beat the odds

- Twelve rookie mistakes made by most filmmakers

- Two make-or-break questions every filmmaker must nail

- Pro tips to raise cash, cut trailers, and market your film

- And much more

BETWEEN THE COVERS:

Chapter One - The Curious Evolution of Indie Film

Chapter Two - Welcome to the Indie Playground

Myth vs Reality in Indie Film

Chapter Three - Common Mistakes of Indie Filmmaking

Chapter Four - The Two Most Important Questions

Chapter Five - Treating Your Film Like a Business

Understanding Financial Planning and the Capital Stack

Creating a Business Plan

Chapter Six - Marketing Unpacked

Budgeting for Marketing to Build Leverage

The Marketing Stack

Cutting the Trailer

Key Art First Impressions

Rolling Out Your Marketing Plan

Chapter Seven - Distribution Decoded

Think Like a Distributor

The Revenue Waterfall

Understanding Licensing

Release Strategies

Navigating the Streaming Ecosystem

The Treacherous World of Deliverables

Chapter Eight - Legalese Made Fun

Contracts 101

Guild Compliance

Chapter Nine - So, You Wanna Produce?

How to Be a Good Producer

Chapter Ten - Building a Sustainable Career in Filmmaking

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Burnout Stops Here. So Does the Drama.

Hire Smart, Hire early

Lead Like a Pro

Always Be in Learning Mode

Careers are Built, Not Born

Chapter Eleven - Mastering In-Person Networking

Networking Hall of Shame

Shift Your Mindset

Chapter Twelve - Eyes on the Horizon

The Future of Independent Filmmaking

The Short-Form Storytelling Resurgence

International Co-Productions

Tech Is a Tool, Story Is King

Final Thoughts

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pre-release pricing

$14.41 (us)

$28.95 retail  50% Off

Scheduled Release: Sept. 1, 2025