We know of an investor on a film who wrote a $200k check. Never visited set. Never called. The filmmakers made the film—but missed a partnership. Film isn’t stock. It’s story. And story needs allies. 👇 www.craftsmanfilms.co/what-happen... #FilmFunding #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky

The biggest mistake filmmakers make: Pitching the same story to every investor. Different generations, different motivations. 👇 www.craftsmanfilms.co/the-new-pat... #IndieFilm #PitchSmart #FilmSky #MovieSky

Want to grow as a filmmaker? Next time you're on set, try this: ✅ Watch the pros ✅ Listen more than you talk ✅ Reflect on how they move, not just what they do

Filmmaking isn’t begging for favors. It’s matching with the right partners. 🤝 #FilmBusiness #IndieFilm #MovieSky #FilmSky

Your neighbor might be your next film investor. They just don’t know it yet. ☕️ Get coffee. 🗣️ Make the ask. 🤝 Be bold. Filmmaking is local before it’s global. #FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky

Building a community ≠ going viral. It’s about consistency, trust, & storytelling. Here’s how Tyler did it: 📌 Posted daily 📌 Stayed niche 📌 Gave more than I asked That’s how you build a filmmaking tribe. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/i-grew-my... #FilmTwitter #indiefilm

Gatekeepers don’t open doors. 📊 They open spreadsheets. 📣 If your audience isn’t there, you’re not getting in. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/it-s-more... #FilmFunding #IndieFilm

No one funds invisible filmmakers. 🤝 Start sharing your work. 📈 Start building your brand. You can’t scale a secret. #IndieFilm #MovieSky #FilmSky

Ever been hired because of your IMDb page? 🎥 Neither has anyone else. Use it as a landing page, not a lifeline. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/connectio... #indiefilm

Want YouTube to actually promote your film? Then stop confusing the algorithm. ▶️ 2 channels. 🎥 One for the movie. 📊 One for the marketing. Simple fix = bigger reach. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/two-chann... #IndieFilm #MovieSky #FilmSky

I stopped trying to “make it.” Instead, I defined what I wanted to make. One vision. 👀 One step. 🚶 One paragraph at a time. ✍🏻 #FilmmakerJourney #FilmSky #MovieSky

Filmmakers, stop only showing up to drop your trailer. Start showing up to share the journey. When people see the work, they’ll celebrate the win. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/understan... #FilmSky #MovieSky

If your audience isn’t defined, your film is a mystery... Not in genre, but in reach. #FilmSky #MovieSky

Indie filmmakers: Stop waiting for a miracle investor. Start talking to your local community. 🛠 Hardware stores ☕ Coffee shops 💪 Gyms 🎟 Your story is worth supporting. Now go pitch it. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/finding-m... #FilmFunding #MovieSky #FilmSky

Filmmakers, if you don’t understand your film’s waterfall, you’re not ready to raise money. Investors want ROI, not vibes. Learn the flow of cash—or drown in the details. 💸👇 www.craftsmanfilms.co/indie-film-... #FilmSky #MovieSky

📽️ You don’t need a sales agent. You need a "tour strategy". 🎟️ Rent the theater 📣 Promote to local communities 🤝 Lock a sponsor 💵 Keep the ticket sales Filmmaking meets entrepreneurship. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/tour-film... #FilmDistribution #MovieSky #FilmSky

Crowdfunding isn’t just free money. It’s a pre-sale strategy. You’re not begging—you’re building a community that believes in your vision. #IndieFilm

Don’t know where to start fundraising? Here’s the path: 1️⃣ Raise for a short film (5 figures) 2️⃣ Raise for a low-budget feature (6 figures) 3️⃣ Then go for your million-dollar movie Build trust. Show progress. Create momentum. 👇 www.craftsmanfilms.co/three-princ... #FilmFinance #PitchYourProject

The original Stranger Things pitch deck had: 📸 Gritty bike-on-the-road photo 🎞️ Moody ‘80s textures 🧠 Franchise vision baked in That’s how “Montauk” became a Netflix empire. 👇 screencraft.org/wp-content/... #FilmmakerWisdom #StrangerThings #FilmSky #MovieSky

You don’t have to be hands-on to add value. But if you're MIA, you’re leaving returns on the table. 👇 www.craftsmanfilms.co/what-happen... #FilmInvestor #FilmSky #MovieSky

As you gather your candy and prepare for the hordes of trick-or-treaters this evening, I hope you have a fun movie lined up. What are some of your favorite choices? 👇 #FilmSky #MovieSky

Happy Halloween wishes to you all! Embrace haunted tales and ghostly adventures as you dive into the thrills and chills tonight! Hope everyone has a "fang-tastic" time (pun-intended)! #TrickOrTreat #HappyHalloween

Your film’s passion matters, but if it doesn’t speak to your investor’s values, it’s just a diary entry. 👇 www.craftsmanfilms.co/the-new-pat... #FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky

What makes film different from other industries? 🎬 Daily access to world-class creatives 🎭 Real collaboration with actors & artisans 🤝 Shared vulnerability + vision Few careers offer this level of intimacy with greatness. 👇 ipg-news.beehiiv.com/p/we-are-pr... #FilmSky #MovieSky

A slick pitch deck won't save a weak pitch. But a strong presence can overcome a weak deck. #PitchTips #Filmmaking #FilmSky #MovieSky

Filmmaking is business. You’re not just pitching a story—you’re pitching a startup. Treat your film like a company, and investors will take you seriously. #IndieFilm #FilmInvestors #MovieSky #FilmSky

🎥 BTS clips of the short film “Not Alone”. This is the essence of indie film:
✍🏻 Rewriting scenes overnight. 🎥 Shooting with a DIY harness rig 🌅 Losing daylight but still having scenes left to shoot Huge respect to the cast and crew for making this possible! #moviesky #filmsky #indiefilm

From 1,000 to 15,000 followers in 12 months. No ads. No hacks. Just consistent, honest posts about film. Community > virality. Always. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/i-grew-my... #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky

Pitching your project = planting a seed. Building a community = growing a forest. One is hopeful. The other is powerful. #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky

A great resume gets you noticed. A great recommendation gets you hired. #FilmIndustry #Networking #FilmSky #MovieSky

Running YouTube ads from your main film channel? Stop. You're sabotaging your own algorithm. Separate your content. Protect your metrics. Grow smarter. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/two-chann... #FilmmakingTips #FilmSky #MovieSky

So many creators wear burnout like a badge of honor. But what if you didn’t have to suffer to succeed? Here’s how to build a sustainable creative career: 🧵👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/hungry-no... #IndieFilm #ArtistTips #FilmSky #MovieSky

Self-promotion isn’t bragging. It’s storytelling. It’s the process, not the premiere. Let your audience root for you by showing them what you do, not just what you’ve done. #FilmMarketing #FilmSky #MovieSky

“Make it and they will come” is a lie. They won’t. Unless you bring them. Build your audience before you ever roll camera. #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky

Want $50K for your indie film? It might already exist in your neighborhood. The trick: 🧠 Know how to ask 🎯 Know who to ask 💡 Know what to offer The answers? They're closer than you think. #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky

Your movie isn’t “too old” to tour. No one in that new city knows it released 2 years ago. To them? It’s brand new. Give your film a second life—on the road. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/tour-film... #IndieFilm #SelfDistribution #FilmSky #MovieSky

Screenwriter-Director Bill Condon: "Getting a movie made is hard, but the means of making movies has gotten easier." #WGAWPod

You raised $1M for your film. It earns $5M in theaters. You made it, right? Wrong. After theaters, taxes, marketing, and fees… You might net just enough to repay your investors. The waterfall eats first. You eat last. 👇 www.craftsmanfilms.co/indie-film-... #FilmSky #MovieSky

Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness. #filmsky 📽

Most filmmakers think about what they’re making. Smart producers think about where it’s going. Distribution goals shape funding strategies. Outcome first. Always. #film #indiefilm #FilmSky #MovieSky

Raising money for your film? Here’s your DIY CRM: 🗂️ Name 📞 Phone 📧 Email 🏢 Company 🌐 Industry 🤝 Intro from Then track: Contacted ✅ Pitch Deck Sent ✅ Meeting ✅ #FilmSky #MovieSky

A pitch deck without visuals? Like a screenplay with no dialogue. #IndieFilm

Stranger Things started as “Montauk.” The Duffer Brothers sold a vibe, not just a story. #FilmSky #MovieSky

Your pitch deck should whisper one thing: “This is already a hit. They just don’t know it yet.” #FilmSky #MovieSky

🎬 Funding your film is more than just dollars and cents—it's about the dream. Visualize the end result and work backward to craft your budget. Aiming for festival glory or a streaming hit? Your plan paves the way. #IndieFilm #FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky

Most indie filmmakers are clueless about where their money goes. Here’s the hard truth: theaters snatch up 50-60% of your box office revenue. 🎬 Add a distributor grabbing another 30%, and what's left? Barely enough to repay your investors—if you're lucky. 💸😟 #FilmSky #MovieSky

Why wait for a distributor when you can be your own? Hit the road like a band, control the tickets, pocket the profits, and expand your fanbase. It’s not just doable—it’s dynamic. 👇 tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/tour-film... #IndieFilm #FilmmakingTips #FilmSky #MovieSky

Forget huge investors. Your film's next star backer could be the neighborhood restaurant, your local gym, or the cozy coffee shop down the street. Begin small, think local, then watch your indie film dreams grow. #IndieFilm #FilmFunding

🎥 No audience? No revenue. Don't hold off until post-production. Kick off your marketing the moment you type FADE IN. #marketing #FilmSky #MovieSky

Nobody watched your trailer? Your BTS photo flopped? It’s not because people don’t care; it’s because you haven’t given them a reason to. That’s the difference between posting and self-promoting. #IndieFilm #FilmmakerTips #FilmSky #MovieSky