Breaking into the world of independent filmmaking is one thing - getting your film seen is another. In this essential guide, you'll discover how to navigate the often overlooked, yet critical, aspects of marketing and distribution, ensuring your project reaches the audience it deserves. From crafting an effective publicity campaign on a tight budget to understanding the evolving digital landscape of VOD platforms, this book is packed with real-world insights and practical advice. Learn the importance of securing optimal cinema support, leveraging festival circuits strategically and mastering the art of audience engagement in a competitive market. Featuring expert interviews with filmmakers and industry professionals, Film Marketing and Distribution: An Independent Filmmaker's Guide offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities awaiting independent filmmakers. Whether you're releasing your first feature or your third, fourth or fifth, this guide provides you with the tools to stand out in a crowded industry. This guide is both a map and a survival kit for filmmakers at every stage of their journey. If you've poured your heart into making your film, this is the book that will help you get it seen. 'An invaluable resource for independent filmmakers looking to get their work seen in a market that's more crowded - and more unpredictable - than ever' - Eddie Cunningham, President at Studio Distribution Services, Universal Pictures and WarnerMedia 'Sadler brings us his very personal and digestible experience of the film marketing world - with practical primary source anecdotes and examples that are a great insight into the mysteries of film marketing!' - Sol Papadopoulos, Producer at Hurricane Films 'An invaluable peak behind the curtain at the business of getting films seen. This book is a definitive guide on the process from finished film to getting "bums on seats" on opening night' - Zak Brilliant, Head of Sales and Distribution at Met Film Group 'This exhaustive book is film marketing 101. A must-read for any filmmaker' - Rob Wilkerson, former CEO of the UK's leading entertainment media agency, Target Media