I want to build local (Australian) audiences who enjoy silly, absurd comedy. I want to build them around my short-form, micro series and social media sketch style content. This I hope will allow me to presetn a built-in audience when seeking funding for longer form series and short films.
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Looking for Industry Advice: 15-Year-Old Horror Screenwriter Preparing to Pitch
Hi everyone,
I'm 15 years old, and over the past year I've been developing my original horror feature Savage Smile. I've been fortunate to receive feedback from writers, producers, and mentors here on Stage 32, and it's helped the project grow tremendously.
Right now I'm focusing on polishing the scre...
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JFC Week 4: soo... Which film marketing campaign has stayed with you the longest?
I'm still learning about film marketing, but I'm always fascinated by campaigns that make people curious before the movie even comes out.
Which film had a marketing campaign you still remember years later?
What made it work?
AM kindly listening (◠‿◕)
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Bliss Ganza
- 1 month ago
yap, thats my goal too
Coco Bella
- 1 month ago
okay i think i should wish you the and we meet in the field
Jose Troncoso
- 1 month ago
Claudia Guerrero-Zalokar
- 4 weeks ago
Hi Bliss - great question. I think of films like the Mission Impossible Franchise w/Tom Cruise. The famous melody also makes it work, and is instantly recognized.
Claudia Guerrero-Zalokar
Thank you so much, Claudia!I really apprecate your insight. I never thought about how much a recognizable musical identity can strengthen a franchise, but you're absolutely ri...
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JFC - My Audience
To be honest this has kind of baffled me. I am pulled between liking R-rated comedies (Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass was fun!) and creating content that is family friendly and accessible to kids and grownups alike without pandering to much to one age group. I met a couple a casting agent...
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CEO at DOIT Publishing, LLC ♦ Writer, Screenwriter, Author, Director
4 weeks ago
Last night of July Filmmakers Club!
I want to build an audience of women who love laughter, second chances, honest stories, and characters who prove it is never too late to reinvent your life. Through my books, films, and behind-the-scenes journey, I hope to create a community that feels entertained, encouraged, and connected. Over th...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 4 weeks ago
Hi, @Debbie. That's a great idea! I hope you reach your goal! Looking forward to seeing what you share!
Building Day By Day
The audience I want to build is made up of people who love bold, intelligent science fiction with emotional depth. I want viewers who enjoy thought-provoking stories like Black Mirror, Severance, Sinners, and District 9, but who also appreciate humor, hope, and compelling characters. Through IC63 Fi...
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How I'm planning to work toward goals over the next year.
This prompt could not have come at a better time! I've been building out a business blueprint and the steps I'll need to take to reach the audience for our projects within our 4 divisional pipelines; take the Orbital Sound brand, and our future into the M & E sector and build out our initial vision...
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Sandra Isabel
- 4 weeks ago
I love your focus and how strategically you have your goals to achieve next year. BRAVO James Wunderlich and I am cheering for you.
Building an Intentional Audience for The Misstep, Soul Mated & Beyond
JFC week 5 momentum:))
As I move The Misstep toward production and continue developing Soul Mated, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the kind of audience I want to cultivate, not just for these two features, but for my long-term creative identity as a filmmaker.
My focus is on building a community...
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Audience Building & Brand Identity: A Two-Fold Approach
Hello everyone,
For the third challenge, I see audience building and brand identity through a clear, strategic lens:
Target Audience & Reach:
On social media, I am currently cultivating a dedicated audience of professionals—both in front of and behind the camera—alongside peers within the industry. Whi...
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Zoltán Varga
- 1 month ago
A strong personal brand grows through consistency and authenticity. Wishing you continued success with your projects and audience building!
Amanda Toney
- 1 month ago
Great perspective, Gina. Building an audience and a personal brand is a marathon, and the consistency you're bringing to both your creative work and professional presence will serve you well. As you c...
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Transfer Audience
My films are based on my long running Halloween haunt in Phoenix, AZ. I am hoping that the audience that we built organically in person and on TikTok can transfer to an audience for the short films. Horror fans and Halloween lovers have a bit of a crossover, but can it be enough to build an actual audience?
Zoltán Varga
- 1 month ago
I think there's definitely strong crossover. If the stories capture the same atmosphere your audience already loves, many of them will likely follow your filmmaking journey. Best of luck!
Shadow Dragu-Mihai
- 1 month ago
Michaela Nastasia Experience shows that social media audiences don't like to leave their platform (especially TikTok). They are there specifically because the platform itself is part of their entertai...
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Amanda Toney
- 1 month ago
I love this question Michaela Nastasia - it can be done. I'd highly recommend you read our CEO's book "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers" - he has individual case studies that show how filmmakers have move...
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Works at Johnny Veins ♦ Screenwriter, Writer, Author
1 month ago
Building an Audience for a Lifetime of Stories
The audience I want to build isn't just for one film... it's for everything I create.
My brand revolves around original storytelling rooted in punk rock attitude, horror, comics, and independent filmmaking. Whether it's a screenplay, comic book, short film, or behind-the-scenes post, I want people to...
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Zoltán Varga
- 1 month ago
A loyal community is far more valuable than a viral moment. Wishing you the best of luck building your audience and bringing your stories to life!
Building an Audience That Grows With My Stories
hi everyone i hope y'all doing well,
The kind of audience I want isn't just people who watch one film and move on.I want to build a community that enjoys cinematic storytelling—stories with action, emotion, mystery, and characters that stay with you after the credits roll.
Over the next year, my focus...
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Building an audience before seeking funding can be a real advantage. It doesn't guarantee success, but it gives producers and investors evidence that people are already interested in the content.