Persistence of Vision: What Mike Camoin Teaches Us About Owning Your Film’s Entire Journey
What independent film funding and distribution strategy really looks like when filmmakers commit to their story, their audience, and their
Carole Dean Blog
Blogs written by Carole Dean of From the Heart Productions
The Future of Distribution Is Not a Door — It’s a Relationship
Why Your Indie Film Distribution Strategy Must Start Before Your Film Is Finished by Carole Dean For many years, independent
Purpose Before Profit: Why the Right Festival Changes Everything
How purpose-driven film festivals for independent filmmakers help you find alignment, audience, and lasting impact by Carole Dean There comes
The Future Is Not Waiting: How Filmmakers Can Thrive in a Changing Industry
How AI filmmaking for independent filmmakers is helping them adapt to industry change build audiences and create lasting success by
Critical 2026 Tax Changes Indie Filmmakers Must Know
Essential film funding guidance on tax deductions, NY/NJ credits, and sustainability by Carole Dean Based on guidance and insights from
The New Era of Film Budgeting: Why Line Budgeter Changes the Game for Independent Producers
by Carole Dean What if budgeting stopped being the part of filmmaking you dread… and became the part that empowers
Test Screening for Independent Filmmakers: Why It Matters
Listening Before the World Listens: How to Strengthen Your Film Before Release by Carole Dean You’ve lived with your footage
Why Script Format Still Matters—and Why It Always Will
Why Screenplay Format for Independent Filmmakers Still Shapes Trust, Funding, and Creative Momentum by Carole Dean Every filmmaker knows the
Crowdfunding for Independent Filmmakers Is Not About Platforms—It’s About People
What The Crowdfunding Queen™ Teaches About Trust, Community, and Sustainable Film Funding by Carole Dean Most filmmakers don’t fail at crowdfunding
When the World Is Ready for Your Film: Lessons for Independent Filmmakers in a Changing Industry
Insights from Helen Hall at MIPCOM on How Independent Filmmakers Can Thrive Through Confidence, Strategy, and Audience by Carole Dean
