Business of Film #5 with Maren Olson, Traction Media
Business of Film - A podcast by Craft Truck
Maren Olson runs Traction Media. Based in Los Angeles, they do everything from developing, producing, packaging and selling independent film. Their primary business is selling films in the US marketplace. What do you look at when evaluating a project? How does budget impact your role as sales agent? Maren’s Packaging & presentation tips for the early stage film maker 1. Do get advice from other people. Particularly in the domestic market place. The market is always shifting. What was true six months ago is not necessarily true today. 2. You can’t make a movie by yourself, find people in every aspect – especially casting and budget – to help you. 3. Concept comes first. You have to have a great concept and then execute it to serve the story. Are festivals a “must”? Connect with Traction Media Other posts you may enjoy: Producing with Neal Dodson & Corey Moosa (All is Lost, Margin Call) Producing with Nicholas Tabarrok (The Art of the Steal, Defendor)
