Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality
Cracking Indie Film Distribution with Indie Rights
October 8, 2025 · 52 min
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Two distribution veterans explain exactly how indie filmmakers get their work seen and paid for.
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In this episode
- How AVOD, TVOD, and SVOD platforms actually work for indie films
- What fair distribution deals look like and what to watch out for
- Why you as the filmmaker are the brand, not just your film
- How transparency and community change the distribution relationship
About this episode
In this episode of Indie Filmmaking, Jeff Deverett sits down with Linda Nelson and Michael Madison, founders of Indie Rights, one of the leading distributors in the independent film world. They share their journey from making their first IMAX film to building a distribution company that now represents hundreds of indie filmmakers.Linda and Michael break down the realities of indie film distribution, the importance of fair deals, and how accessibility, transparency, and community-building set Indie Rights apart. They also dive into the evolving landscape of AVOD, TVOD, and SVOD platforms, the critical role of marketing, and why filmmakers themselves—not just their films—are the brand.If you’re an indie filmmaker navigating the challenges of getting your work seen, this episode offers candid insights, practical advice, and encouragement straight from two industry veterans.
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About Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality
Film school taught you how to make a movie—this show teaches you how to get it financed and distributed. In bite-sized 30-minute episodes, filmmaker and distribution expert Jeff Deverett gives you the real-world advice film schools leave out.
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