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Film Distribution: Top 10 Rules for SuccessWhen filmmakers go out into the world to try to sell their indie film it can be a bit dangerous. The shark infested waters that make up film distribution can be brutal. Since I'm now going down the same dangerous road with my film This is Meg, I decided to write up a few rules I found useful over the years when it comes to film distribution.Split Up Your RightsThe Bigger the Deal the Less Control You HaveCap Your Film Distribution ExpensesThe Middle Men - Beware of the DealNothing is GuaranteedCost vs Sale or R.O.I.Film Festivals Help...SometimesBeware of Exclusive 5 Year Distribution ContractDon't get caught with your pants down in Post ProductionE/O Insurance...gotta have itI go into great detail about the list below in the podcast episode so take a listen. I hope to have the transcript for this episode up by next week. Happy selling.