Doc Distro Lit Review: IndieWire

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From ‘Hundreds of Beavers’ to ‘The Graduates,’ the Future of Indie Film Is Microdistribution

A growing movement of microdistribution is emerging in indie film, with film professionals creating bespoke theatrical release strategies for worthy films often overlooked by traditional distributors.
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Everything Filmmakers Must Know About Distribution Is Now Yours, for Free

Speed&Spark and Kinema have released The Distribution Playbook, a free, open-source guide aimed at helping indie filmmakers take control of their distribution strategies. The creator-driven resource aims to demystify film distribution for indie filmmakers by offering practical advice and resources to break down the traditionally opaque process.
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This Was the Year That the Golden Age of Documentary Felt like a Distant Memory

Evaluating the landscape of the documentary field in 2023, Anthony Kaufman reports on the types of stories that are gaining prominence and filmmakers' attitudes toward a seemingly contracting industry.