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Minimum Guarantees in Film Distribution: What's a Fair MG and How to Calculate Break-Even
Explains MG mechanics, the recoupment waterfall, realistic MG ranges by budget tier and territory, and how to model whether a specific offer generates real profit beyond the advance.
The State of Indie Film Distribution in 2026: What's Changed and What to Expect
An annual state-of-the-industry analysis covering streaming platform deals for independents, the shrinking theatrical window, the rise of FAST channels, and what the data says about where indie films actually find their audiences in 2026.
How to Get Your First Short Film Made: The Complete Practical Roadmap
A step-by-step practical guide from concept to premiere - script, crew, gear, budget, shoot, edit, festival. Uses multiple calculators to anchor each step in real numbers rather than vague advice.
Film Distribution Deals Explained: What Every Clause Actually Means
A clause-by-clause breakdown of a standard distribution agreement - gross vs. net, MG vs. advance, expense caps, territory splits, delivery requirements, and reversion rights. The reference guide for every deal question.
Video Codecs Explained for Filmmakers: RAW vs. LOG vs. Compressed and When to Use Each
The definitive codec guide for filmmakers - explains intraframe vs. interframe compression, chroma subsampling, bit depth, LOG gamma curves, RAW processing, and how to choose a codec based on camera, delivery target, and post infrastructure.
Depth of Field in Cinema: The Complete Practical Guide
A complete breakdown of how depth of field is calculated in cinema, how sensor size changes the math, and how to make confident focus decisions before the camera rolls.