The People vs The Gatekeepers

The People vs The Gatekeepers

I think one of the most difficult things for indie filmmakers to do is to find their audience.  Or is it that it’s difficult for their audience to find them?  Either way it is not an easy situation.  In going through the whole process, the first thing we have to do is...
Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

I quickly wanted to pass along a couple events related to the film that will be happening real soon: Tomorrow, I will be interviewed live over the radio in Eugene, OR.  We will of course talk about the film, the making of it, the content, and anything else that comes...
New Websites

New Websites

Okay, so I guess this entry is going to be a ‘pitch’ blog entry.  I try to resist playing the marketer as much as I can, but sometimes mixing commerce with art in the filmmaking world is necessary.  Especially if you are an indie filmmaker.  Even though at some level...
Our ‘Host A Screening’ Program

Our ‘Host A Screening’ Program

As you already know, that is if you’ve been following this blog (see this entry for more info – https://dreamsawakemovie.com/2011/02/screenings-preliminary-info/), we fell behind in getting our ‘Host a Screening’ Program off the ground.  Well I’m here to tell you...
Virtual Street Teams …

Virtual Street Teams …

… Needed.  So, what am I talking about here? I would venture to say that most of you have heard of ‘street teams’.  If not, I’ll quickly educate a bit.  Street teams have been utilized as part of grassroots, guerilla-style marketing efforts.  They have been in...