July 2026 Masterclass
Congrats!
You Finished Your Film!
Now What?
The Complete Roadmap to
Distribution, Sales & Revenue
You've spent months - or even years - writing, fundraising, producing, and completing your feature film. Now comes the question that keeps many filmmakers awake at night:
What happens next?
A finished film is not the finish line - it's the starting point of your film's journey to audiences, revenue, and career opportunities.
In this practical workshop, film funding strategist and consulting producer Joanne Butcher will walk you through the critical steps filmmakers need to take after production to maximize their film's potential.
Joanne Butcher is a film funding strategist and consulting producer with 25+ features in distribution and 150+ in development. Her S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Formula gives filmmakers a clear path to funding, production, and distribution - without wishful thinking. Come see what it's all about.
Come to the Masterclass
Congrats! You Finished Your Film!
Now What?
The Complete Roadmap to Distribution,
Sales & Revenue
Monday, July 20
3pm Los Angeles Time/6pm New York Time
Turn Your Film Into a Distributed Reality.
In This Workshop, You'll Discover:
Distribution options available to independent filmmakers today
How sales agents and distributors really work
If Film Festivals should be part of your release strategy
Common mistakes that can limit your film's success
Marketing and audience-building strategies for your film
The Filmmaker's Life Podcast
The Filmmaker’s Life is a bi-weekly podcast series of informal conversations with diverse filmmakers throughout the industry. We talk about their lives as filmmakers, how they got started, and their experience with the business ($) of filmmaking.
Making Movies. Making $$. The Business of Film on Clubhouse
Join us every Tuesday at 9:30am Los Angeles Time / 12:30 New York Time to talk all things filmmaking! Come to JoanneFilm’s House!
The weekly room is called: Making Movies. Business of Film. Our group of moderators are all filmmakers who have completed and delivered feature films, and they’re sharing their experiences and answering your questions!
FAQs
Got Questions? Find Answers Here!
Who should attend this workshop?
*Independent filmmakers with completed or nearly completed feature films.
*Producers preparing for distribution and release.
*Documentary and narrative filmmakers seeking audiences and revenue.
*Creators who want to understand the business side of film distribution.
What will I learn in this workshop?
You'll learn how to evaluate distribution opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, understand sales strategies, build an audience, and create a realistic plan for generating revenue from your film.
Why should I attend this workshop?
If you want your film to have an audience beyond friends and family AND to bring in revenue so you can have a sustainable filmmaking career, then this is the workshop for you.
How do I work with Joanne?
If you're ready to take your filmmakering to another level and learn how you can make a sustainable career our of filmmaking, schedule a Filmmaker Success Breakthrough Session and talk with Joanne at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/book-a-call