I just found this in my Google alerts regarding comments made on Ted Hope’s Truly Free Film site about self distribution. It is an open letter  on FilmUtopia.Posterous.com addressing some of his comments and asking a few more questions, good questions. Then Ted made a response, then Clive made another response. So the debate went on and you can participate too if you want. Debate is good, debate is healthy, it will help us all create community and find answers.

This article was sent to me today, but published last fall in Filmmaker Magazine written by Jon Reiss. It chronicles his adventures in self distribution for his film BOMB IT. Below, you will find an extremely helpful budget for both typical service deals and what Jon actually budgeted and spent to self distribute. A great resource.

Visit Jon’s blog or buy his new book Think Outside the Box (Office): The Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution and Marketing in the Digital Era for great advice and case studies on other filmmakers who are self distributing and navigating the new digital landscape for indie film.