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Everyone dreams of a major streaming deal, but the truth is, algorithms often bury indie projects alive. From my experience, hybrid distribution is the only way to stay afloat in 2026. Don't wait for a "big fish" to save you. Build your own tribe, leverage niche platforms, and master crowdfunding.
Marketing starts on Day 1 of production, not in the editing room. If you don't have 5,000 people waiting for your trailer, your film is essentially invisible. I made the mistake of waiting until post-production to start posting... don't be me.
Has anyone here successfully distributed a film through alternative channels? What was your secret sauce? Or are you still banking on a major festival win? Let’s get a conversation going!
Marketing starts on Day 1 of production, not in the editing room. If you don't have 5,000 people waiting for your trailer, your film is essentially invisible. I made the mistake of waiting until post-production to start posting... don't be me.
Has anyone here successfully distributed a film through alternative channels? What was your secret sauce? Or are you still banking on a major festival win? Let’s get a conversation going!
