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Self-Distributing an Indie Film
1:18:20 - 1:26:46 (08:26)
The filmmaker behind "Sleepwalk with Me" discusses how his off-Broadway show lost money despite its success and how he chose to self-distribute his film "Don't Think Twice" in collaboration with a small distribution company, instead of going through the traditional system.
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The speaker highlights the importance of trying out uncommon or simple dishes when visiting a fancy restaurant, indicating they are sometimes the most exquisite in the menu.
1:18:20 - 1:20:27 (02:07)
Summary
The speaker highlights the importance of trying out uncommon or simple dishes when visiting a fancy restaurant, indicating they are sometimes the most exquisite in the menu.
ChapterSelf-Distributing an Indie Film
Episode#176: Mike Birbiglia, The Sleepwalking Comedy Giant
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their experience with off Broadway productions and how they discovered the reality that the corporations involved have no vested interest in the success of the show beyond making a profit.
1:20:27 - 1:24:07 (03:40)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience with off Broadway productions and how they discovered the reality that the corporations involved have no vested interest in the success of the show beyond making a profit. They emphasize the importance of being aware of this illusion of support in the entertainment industry.
ChapterSelf-Distributing an Indie Film
Episode#176: Mike Birbiglia, The Sleepwalking Comedy Giant
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Comparing the fact that big corporations not paying taxes is as ridiculous as a movie grossing a billion dollars but no one seeing any back end participation.
1:24:07 - 1:24:50 (00:43)
Summary
Comparing the fact that big corporations not paying taxes is as ridiculous as a movie grossing a billion dollars but no one seeing any back end participation.
ChapterSelf-Distributing an Indie Film
Episode#176: Mike Birbiglia, The Sleepwalking Comedy Giant
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Mike Birbiglia talks about the small distribution company that helped him distribute his movie "Don't Think Twice" and discusses how he cut out people who charged the movie for marketing and distribution to distribute it on his own, town by town.
1:24:50 - 1:26:46 (01:56)
Summary
Mike Birbiglia talks about the small distribution company that helped him distribute his movie "Don't Think Twice" and discusses how he cut out people who charged the movie for marketing and distribution to distribute it on his own, town by town.