Recent comments taken from feedback from the TOTBO workshops I was a part of:

“Sheri really demystified the whole area of social networking as a tool for filmmakers. I am going to start to market myself as an artist using the networking tools. Sheri is a lively and captivating speaker. She is a motivator and made the “dry” subject of marketing very exciting and now I can’t wait to do it”-Gillian McIver, filmmaker, writer

“Sheri and Jon are totally unselfish and willing to share their knowledge, mistakes, and years of experience with anyone who needs it,”-Oli Lewington, filmmaker/potential PMD

“Sheri solidified so much of what was in my head regarding social networking-invaluable! A full on “how to” promote a film from start to finish”-Jennifer Hegarty, filmmaker

What filmmakers have said about my help or about my expertise.

TV and film producer/directors Joke and Biagio Dying to do Letterman

If you’re a filmmaker and you’re not regularly visiting the Sheri Candler Marketing and Publicity blog, you are missing out. Sheri is an expert at identifying and explaining new trends, tips, and techniques to help you market your independent film. Whether talking film distribution, social media marketing, Facebook for filmmakers, or any one of a handful of other topics important to indies, Sheri offers straight-forward, honest advice that doesn’t tip-toe around the issues (we especially appreciated and agreed with a recent point she made stating that sometimes art is too personal to reach an audience and make money.) We’ve read a lot on the topic of promoting independent projects lately as we are out with our own documentary Dying to do Letterman…and we still learn something new every time we visit Sheri’s blog.”

Director Hunter Weeks RIDE THE DIVIDE

Sheri was instrumental in helping Ride the Divide broaden its marketing reach to go way beyond its strong core niche of cyclists. She helped us secure press and offered a sound strategy for helping give our title a big push as a leading independent film.

Producer Eric Hungerford YELLOWBRICKROAD

I brought on Sheri to handle PR for the indie film YELLOWBRICKROAD for its Slamdance premiere. Sheri worked tirelessly to get the word out: arranging audience targeted interviews with press outlets prior to and during the festival, ensuring awareness on the ground at the festival, and introducing myself and the filmmakers to other filmmakers at the cutting edge of indie distribution. She is very knowledgeable about social media and viral campaigns, understands the current state of independent film marketing, and always has the best interests of the film at heart.”

Follow Friday recommendation on Twitter from Raindance Film Festival:

“@Raindance_Fest: We #FollowFriday @shericand who knows all there is to know about publicising indie films.”

Award winning filmmaker and author of Guerilla Film Makers Handbook  Chris Jones :

“Sheri is a GREAT person and a real team player. I am already working on getting her involved in some of my upcoming projects too.”

Filmmaker Jason Baldari-”The Transmogrification of Alex Jurgensen“:

“I just wanted to express my thanks for your work on the LA Shorts Fest and
for my film’s inclusion in it. Also for the informative conversation we had.
I’ve only begun to scratch the surface of the information on your site.”

Filmmaker Michael Kenneth Jackson-”The Computer:Wonder of the Future”:

“Thank you soooooo much, Sheri, you did a wonderful job. I really do
appreciate all the work you did on this [article in MicroFilmmaker Magazine, August issue] and the festival, just to
make us filmmakers look good!”

Screenwriter and filmmaker Michael Santorico-”This Monday“:

“Sheri was hugely helpful in advising me on virtual marketing and promotion. She was open and happy to help no matter when I came to her and no matter what my questions were. She helped me put together Facebook and Twitter strategies, she also helped with festival strategies. Sheri is a wonderful resource and a kind, friendly person to work with.”

Producer James Collie-”Beyond Biba“:

“I first found out about Sheri after listening to a podcast where she was interviewed by Chris Jones which was recorded in her car! I soon got in contact and she was very helpful with advice and different approaches we should use to get the word out about our film. She also responds to emails faster than anyone I know!”