The Essential Guide to Making Proper Delivery
April 23, 2026 · 27 min
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Finishing your film is not the finish line, and this episode tells you exactly what comes next.
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In this episode
- What technical formats and audio tracks distributors actually require
- The difference between dubbing and subtitling and when each applies
- Why E&O insurance matters and what legal paperwork you need
- How to prepare metadata and promotional materials for release
About this episode
Jeff Deverett breaks down one of the most overlooked parts of filmmaking delivery. Finishing your film is a huge milestone but before you celebrate there is still an important step to get it ready for distributors and streaming platforms
In this episode Jeff explains what goes into delivery from timelines and technical requirements like formats and audio tracks to the difference between dubbing and subtitling He also covers the legal side including E and O insurance along with what you need for metadata and promotional materials
It is a practical and easy to follow guide to help filmmakers avoid common mistakes and make sure their project is truly ready for release
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Film school taught you how to make a movie—this show teaches you how to get it financed and distributed. In bite-sized 20-minute episodes, filmmaker and distribution expert Jeff Deverett gives you the real-world advice film schools leave out.
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