May 22nd: Indie Film Marketing & Distribution 101
What comes next? What happens once you’ve produced your beautiful new film? This session answers these questions and more, preparing you beyond production.
We’ll cover:
- Reviewing how your production goals interact with distribution decisions
- How to plan and schedule a marketing plan
- Film festival overview- how to pick, how to prioritize
- Distribution overview- where should this movie live now?
Ticket price includes: VOD recording of session for one month, film festival submission tracker template, downloadable impact distribution infographic, compiled further readings, podcasts, videos, and templates related to the subject matter.
Check back soon for more upcoming public or private class sessions!
I’m available to help you get your film or web series made! Use the contact sheet at the bottom of the page to reach out, or simply email brianna.castellini@gmail.com with the package or service you’re interested in! If there’s something more specific you’d like help with, let me know and we can work something out!
If you’re looking for my customizable indie film and crowdfunding templates, click here.
Have questions about the following offers, or want to hire me for something else? Snag a FREE 15 minute call with me right away.
General Consultations | $200
I advise projects and creative businesses on the subjects of filmmaking, crowdfunding, podcasting, marketing, and/or digital media in general. We can do an audit of a former unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign, discuss a business idea, brainstorm script and production ideas, problem-solve interpersonal cast/crew issues, or anything else! Cost is for a one hour consultation, no deliverables.
Consulting Packages & Classes
See full slate of offers, prices, and add-ons here.
- Do you have a great script but no money?
- Does asking for money seem intimidating?
- Do you want to build an audience alongside your budget?
I have 5+ years of film crowdfunding expertise, and while at Seed&Spark as their Manager of Creator Success I personally advised filmmakers launching over $25M collectively, with an 85% success rate. Please fill out this quick form of info to kickstart our conversation if you’re interested in this package!
“Bri was our Crowdfunding Producer for the short film Shroomery. Not only was she very knowledgeable and communicative about the process, she also created organized to-do lists that simplified the process for us as we went through crowdfunding and pre-production simultaneously. Would highly recommend her valuable expertise for anyone looking to crowdfund for their next project.”
-Alexandra Hsie, Producer
- Is my story viable to produce in the first place?
- Is my script formatted for production?
- Is it possible to align my vision with my budget?
As a multi-time produced, award-winning indie film writer & director, I’ll ensure when making concessions for budgetary considerations, your story won’t feel cheap. Realistic doesn’t have to mean soulless and simplistic!
- Is the idea of marketing your short film intimidating?
- Do you struggle expressing your passion to convince others to share it?
- Do you wish marketing felt more like movie making?
Once your film is made… what comes next? Let’s discuss how to put your project into the world and think more creatively about the ways in which you talk about and market your project so you don’t feel like a sellout. We’ll use your strengths and actual passions and interests to align the distribution phase of your indie project to why we’re here in the first place: talking about work that you loved making and ensuring people get to see it.
- How do you spot red flags on FilmFreeway?
- How do you make sure you’re not throwing submission money into the void?
- How can your festival strategy meaningfully progress your goals?
Film festivals can be a springboard for networking, securing audience and distribution for your project, and help ensure you’re meeting your filmmaking career goals. However, it’s easy to get waylaid by scams, clout chasing, and false starts, so let’s get aligned and make sure your festival run is a success.
I have a BA in Creative Writing from Pacific University, an MFA in Writing and Producing for Television from LIU-Brooklyn, and several screenplay competition accolades under my belt (see some of my work and said accolades here!). I’ve also been an adjunct professor and thesis advisor for two graduate screenwriting programs and taught screenwriting and indie film courses for programs at ViacomCBS and WhoHaHa. Need notes on your script? Look no further!
Classes
See all class descriptions here.
I have taught over 300 workshops over the past seven years, on a number of subjects, for a variety of companies like CBS, WhoHaHa, and Seed&Spark. Now, I’ve developed my own independent curriculum! Reach out to have me speak at your event, or to you or a group of teammates, using the form at the bottom of this page.
Producing 101 in particular is a 5 part VOD course/coaching package for the early stage filmmaker. Each 1-2 hour course comes with a handout with further learnings as well as relevant templates. This class is designed to build confidence in filmmaking, introduce you to the necessary vocabulary of a film set, and set you up for success to make your movie (or web series or short or series of amusing TikToks).
View Producing 101 course listings.
- Purchase the full 5-course playlist on VOD (a 17% discount!), or purchase individual classes:
Testimonials
Bri gave an engaging, thought provoking and entertaining class on crowdfunding – with evidence to back up her process, thoughts and methods. She demystified a very taboo topic and turned the idea of raising money for a project you love, achievable.
I attended Bri Castelini’s Mr. Potato Pitch class, and it was brilliant and simple to follow! With downloadable worksheets that helped me follow along, it made pitching my material feel less scary!