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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Scheduled Release: Sept. 1st, 2025
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pre-release pricing
$14.41 (us)
$28.95 retail 50% Off
Scheduled Release: Sept. 1, 2025