…That is where the spirit of the film is woven into the tapestry of your silly little minds.

Too many indie trailers try to mansplain the movie. Effective trailers just sell it.

For high-net-worth individuals bitten by the film bug, whether driven by passion, prestige, or a desire to shape cultural narratives, it’s an alluring prospect with the potential for internal rates of return exceeding 20–40% when done correctly.

Branding is more than just a name. It’s about identity, purpose, and evolution. From a spontaneous business card decision to founding Profound Studios, my journey highlights the power of authenticity and storytelling in building lasting brands.

With senior debt lending in film, investors can enjoy a high level of security within an industry often characterized by unpredictability.

It is important to understand the revenue waterfall to understand how investors and filmmakers get paid.

Film incentives—such as cash rebates, refundable tax credits, and transferable credits—help mitigate this equity exposure by providing a financial safety net, effectively reducing the upfront capital required.

Faith-based and faith-adjacent films are thriving, but they’re still niche—too tied to religion for some, too narrow to dominate. Values-based films will overtake both.

If you wouldn’t attempt your own root canal because of the pain and complexity involved, why try to tackle your film’s marketing and distribution without the proper expertise?