Have You Seen My Film? A Kinema Podcast

Alece Oxendine is a multitalented film industry expert and distribution strategist.  She's worked in streaming tech at Fandor and GoDigtial,  was director of Industry and Festival Outreach at Columbia University and is now serving as the Executive Director of Film Durham. Alece shares her expertise on breaking into the entertainment industry, maximizing the benefits of film school, and the im...

Candice S. Cook Simmons is a multi-talented entrepreneur, lawyer, and business strategist. In this episode, we dive deep into her fascinating career journey, from trademarking the iconic cronut pastry to her current role as president of Color Farm Impact. Candice shares her thoughts on the evolving landscape of film financing and distribution, highlighting the importance of understanding audience...

Jo Jensen is an accomplished entrepreneur and marketing strategist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of digital innovation, public affairs, and entertainment. Currently the SVP of Digital and Entertainment at Touchdown Strategies, Jo also founded MovieGoer, a film marketing and distribution company that bridges entertainment and advocacy. In this episode, we dive deep into th...

Let's talk legal with Steven Beer, a partner at Lewis Brisbois and the national chair of the firm's entertainment, media, and sports practice. With extensive experience in film, television, and music, Steven shares invaluable insights into the world of independent filmmaking and distribution. In this episode: 🎬 When independent filmmakers should engage a lawyer  🎬  Why early legal advi...

Stephen Ross Meier is an accomplished screenplay writer, director, and producer known for his recent works, including the coming-of-age thriller ‘Woodbridge’ and the feature film ‘Lake George.’ Stephen is one of the most generous and prolific filmmakers on LinkedIn. He generously shares with us how and why he uses LinkedIn to share his indie filmmaking knowledge. Stephen shares his journey as an i...

Matt Hoklotubbe is a film producer and head of entertainment partnerships at Influential, the largest influencer marketing company in the world. With a network of over 3.5 million creators, Influential collaborates with 300 brands globally, including major studios and streaming platforms. In this insightful conversation, Matt breaks down the difference between influencers and creators, explaining...

Join Dor Dotson and Matt Delman, social and digital media experts, as they dive into the world of digital film promotion. Together, they launched Genuine Impression, an agency dedicated to leading digital and social media campaigns for Oscar hopefuls and independent films. In this episode, Dor and Matt share their expertise on social media strategy, ad buying, and the importance of building an aud...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we chat with Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo, the visionary founders of Science and Nonduality. With a lifelong passion for science and mysticism, they have created a global community that bridges timeless wisdom traditions with modern science, all grounded in direct experience. In this episode, we dive deep into their journey as filmmakers and the impactful docum...

What does it look like to develop a long term plan for your independent release? From fundraising to distribution Catherine Gray, the producer of the award-winning documentary film Show Her the Money and author of the book by the same name, tells us how! Catherine is a venture capitalist, general partner of the Silicon Valley Women Founders Fund, founder of SheAngels Investors, and co-founder of t...

Carla Santiago is the founder of Stori Digital, a point of connection agency that specializes in creating transformative partnerships between talent and brands. And whoa we learned a lot about what makes an incredible screening event! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of strategic partnerships, intentional networking, and community engagement, drawing from Carla's extensive experie...

Join us for our very first episode of "Have You Seen My Film?" as we interview industry expert Peter Broderick, President of Paradigm Consulting, and filmmaker Pulkit Datta. We dive deep into the world of film distribution, focusing on the concepts of hybrid distribution and self-distribution. In this episode: 🎬 The differences between hybrid distribution, direct distribution, and self-...

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker, author, and media strategist Jon Reiss (8above) to dive deep into the world of film distribution. With over 15 years of experience helping filmmakers connect with audiences and profitably release their films, Jon shares invaluable insights on how to set effective distribution goals. Join us as we explore: 🎬 The importance of having a singular...

In this video we chat with filmmaker and exhibition consultant Barbara Twist (Film Festival Alliance) and dive deep into the art and science of windowing in film distribution. With over a decade of experience in the independent exhibition sector, Barbara breaks down for us how and why all films should have a windowing strategy. In this episode, we explore: 🎬 The evolution of film windowing from t...

Another insightful conversation, this time with Sarah Mosses, the founder and CEO of Together Films, We dove deep into the world of film distribution and audience engagement! With over a decade of experience in film marketing and impact campaigns, Sarah shares her expertise on how to effectively target audiences for community screening tours and large-scale events. 🎬  The importance of data in un...

We've got two impact experts in this episode! Hear from Asif Khan, Head of Impact Strategy at Picture Motion, and Eliza Licht, Founder of Red Owl. These two experts have worked on loads of films on a range of social issues, all with unique strategies. In this episode, we explore: 🎬 What an impact producer does 🎬  The difference between outreach, engagement and impact 🎬  What makes up an im...

In this episode, we sit down with Chana Ginelle Ewing, the founder of littlebigworld, a marketing and communications agency specializing in digital marketing for film and media. Chana shares her expertise in engaging marginalized communities, social groups, and cultural communities in a film release and discusses the importance of centering care in marketing strategies. Join us as we explore: 🎬 D...

How can you most effectively manage your revenue streams from distribution, including theatrical releases, digital platforms, and international sales? Irina Albita, co-founder and co-CEO of FilmChain, has the scoop! Learn about the various revenue streams filmmakers might encounter, the potential pitfalls to avoid, and how to empower yourself with financial knowledge BEFORE entering negotiations....

With over $70 million raised for creators, Emily Best, CEO of crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark, shares her insights on crowdfunding, audience engagement, and the importance of building relationships with your audience from the very beginning of your project. In this episode, we discuss: 🎬 The evolution of Seed&Spark and its unique approach to crowdfunding and distribution. 🎬 Key principl...

Hi there, and welcome to Have You Seen My Film?: A Kinema Podcast on Independent Distribution. I’m Christie Marchese, the founder and CEO of Kinema and your host for this series. In each episode, I interview an industry expert or filmmaker (or both), and we focus on one specific aspect of a good film distribution strategy. And with a good strategy, your film can find its audience.  If you’re a fil...