Netflix and Chill with Niccolò Messina

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The landscape in film distribution has changed dramatically with the advent of video-on-demand streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Pluto TV, to name a few. But are these the best distribution channels for independent films? Or are there alternative mediums of distribution to put indie films in their proper spotlight and even earn a decent profit?

That's where Niccolò Messina and his team at V Channels come in. They champion emerging filmmakers by leveraging YouTube's immense social reach, giving aspiring artists a budget, access to millions of viewers, and the chance to earn a paycheck. But even more critical is discoverability, the real measure of success to get started in the entertainment industry.
In this episode, you will learn:

• The obstacles independent films face on streaming services to reach audiences.
• The latest shift in independent film budgets and marketing strategies.
• What new filmmakers need to know about marketing and discoverability.
• How independent films can thrive and survive in this new era of film distribution.
• Why YouTube is the perfect medium of distribution and discoverability for independent films, and how to profit from it.

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