IFH 849: Why 99% of Indie Films NEVER Get Distribution with Bill Ostroff

IFH 849: Why 99% of Indie Films NEVER Get Distribution with Bill Ostroff

What if the biggest obstacle to your film career… isn’t talent—but misunderstanding how the industry actually works?

In this eye-opening conversation, Bill Ostroff—founder of one of the longest-running indie film festivals—pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities of film festivals, distribution, and why most indie films never reach an audience. From the explosion of fake festivals to the harsh economics behind entry fees, Bill exposes the truths filmmakers rarely hear before spending thousands chasing validation instead of strategy. This episode challenges the romantic idea of “just make a film and success will follow.” Instead, it reframes filmmaking as a business of positioning, branding, and audience-building. Bill reveals why 99% of indie films won’t get theatrical distribution—and why that’s not failure, but reality—and how filmmakers can still win if they understand the system.

Because the real question isn’t “Is your film good?”
It’s “Does anyone know it exists?”

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IFH 735: Getting in the Door Screenwriting for Netflix with Alan Trezza

IFH 735: Getting in the Door Screenwriting for Netflix with Alan Trezza

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IFH 734: Confessions of a First Time Showrunner with Kaye Singleton

IFH 734: Confessions of a First Time Showrunner with Kaye Singleton

Kaye Singleton is an award-winning writer, producer, and actress that is well on her way to making her own footprint in this industry, or as the much-respected Tyler Perry would say, created her own s...

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IFH 733: The Art of World Building - Immersive Screenwriting with Margaret Kerrison

IFH 733: The Art of World Building - Immersive Screenwriting with Margaret Kerrison

Born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Margaret Kerrison received my Master of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Her career spa...

16 Jan 20241h 4min

IFH 732: How to Avoid Career Pitfalls for Screenwriters with Felicity Wren

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I wanted to take a deep dive into the marketing side of screenwriting today because it is in fact, a necessity in the industry today. Unfortunately, not many writers bother themselves as much about ma...

9 Jan 20241h 22min

IFH 731: The Screenwriter's Workout with Will Hicks

IFH 731: The Screenwriter's Workout with Will Hicks

I had a fun chat with our guest today. We hit it off pre-interviewing, geeking out about James Cameron and his latest masterclass, and so much more. On the show this today is Will Hicks who is head of...

2 Jan 20241h 47min

IFH 730: Writing the Netflix/TV Drama Series with Pamela Douglas

IFH 730: Writing the Netflix/TV Drama Series with Pamela Douglas

There’s always been a feel-good, easy-times nostalgia for the 80s and 90s TV shows. More so now that we sometimes feel overwhelmed by the plethora of shows we have to pick from. If you feel me then yo...

26 Dec 20231h 4min

IFH 729: How to Create Story & Character Conflict with Eileen Cook

IFH 729: How to Create Story & Character Conflict with Eileen Cook

Today on the show we have best-selling author and screenwriter Eileen Cook. She is a multi-published, award-winning author with her novels appearing in nine languages. Her books have been optioned for...

19 Dec 20231h 11min

IFH 728: The Science of Storytelling for Screenwriters with Will Storr

IFH 728: The Science of Storytelling for Screenwriters with Will Storr

I'm super excited to bring you today's show. Today on the podcast we have best-selling author Will Storr. Will's latest book The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them...

12 Dec 20231h 29min

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