Film Marketing 101: 5 Steps to Promote Your Indie Film 🎬
Learn five key steps to effectively market your independent film, based on the success of 'Don't Call Me Bigfoot,' streaming over 2M views.

J. Horton Films
4.2K views • May 13, 2020

About this video
Today I lay out the five main steps I took when making and marketing my feature film documentary Don't Call Me Bigfoot, which has been streaming over 2 MILLION MINUTES a week on Amazon Prime Video in March. This past week it passed 3 Million and is about to hit several other platforms by June. Now, I suppose this is a relative success. I'm not heading out to the Bentley dealership anytime soon. However, with a few more successes like this, I'll be setting pretty. Find out how I did it. 5 Steps Towards a Successful Independent Film
I Make Movies that Make Money.
My mission here is to help independent filmmakers earn more money doing what they love, making movies, and to make a positive impact in the filmmaking community through the power of video. I publish weekly videos on Film Marketing, Distribution, and independent filmmaking in general, in order to help other filmmakers make money with independent films.
✅ Want to help support what I'm doing for free? Go to IMDb and give some of my films a fair star rating. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1862032
✅ SERVICES
🔴 Tube Buddy helped me double my monthly subscriber in just 6 months.
➡️ https://www.tubebuddy.com/thejhorton
🔴 USE FILMHUB TO DISTRIBUTE YOUR FILM.
➡️ https://bit.ly/3Dwz9Ck
🔴 Buzzsprout is the service I use to get my podcasts everywhere -
➡️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=167905
🔴 Rev.com is where I do all my closed captioning. I highly recommend them.
➡️ try.rev.com/Nh36Z
🔔Ready for the non-stop entertainment ride? Subscribe and get exclusive access to documentaries, feature films, and insider tips on distribution and marketing videos.
https://www.youtube.com/@JHorton/?sub_confirmation=1
🔗 Stay Connected With Me.
👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejhorton
👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejhorton/
👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thejhorton
👉Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejhorton
👉Twitter (X): https://www.twitter.com/thejhorton
👉Website: http://TheSkyIsland.com
✅ For Business Inquiries: jason@thejhorton.com
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✅ Recommended Playlists
👉Filmhub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98JNyqbGTWg&list=PLDUasQIW9a2aeLD_-y__6gbe3IAxf8HZ7&pp=iAQB
👉J. Horton on | FILM DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpwRi_zhyQU&list=PLDUasQIW9a2b2DcHzhiiy6WwDV6cdnJyA&pp=iAQB
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 The Campus (2017) | Horror | Zombies | Body Horror | Slasher | Full Movie
https://youtu.be/DUeA156hZ5I?si=opCjNRaeTEW0r9Uy
👉 Is TUBI Abandoning Independent Films?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbVdjUb2yKE
👉 A Spoonful of Poison | Diet Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue-Ce2Yn-mQ
👉 A Refuge of Last Resort | Stories from Katrina Survivors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOPhPv3L8w8
👉 Mothman Tales | Cryptid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ1vDIGI_4c
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✅ About J. Horton Films.
Welcome to J. Horton Films! Get into my world of creativity, where you can enjoy a vast collection of Feature Films, Documentaries, and Distribution & Marketing videos I crafted passionately. With 20 years of directing experience and over 70 feature films, my channel offers entertainment and valuable insights into the indie filmmaking process and effective ways to monetize your films.
Whether you're here to watch gripping narratives or learn the ropes of movie-making, J. Horton Films is your go-to YouTube destination for all things cinema. Your support is my greatest inspiration. Hit that subscribe button and stay updated for new videos.
For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:
📩 Email: jason@thejhorton.com
🔔 Don't miss out on the magic of cinema entertainment! Subscribe now to explore feature films, documentaries, and exclusive filmmaking insights at J. Horton Films.
https://www.youtube.com/@JHorton/?sub_confirmation=1
=================================
⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.
FTC Legal Disclaimer: Some links in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. Using my links/codes is free; it's another way to support me and my channel!
Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of J. Horton Films. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided.
© J. Horton Films
#independentfilm #filmdistribution #tubitv
The number one Independent Film Channel.
I Make Movies that Make Money.
My mission here is to help independent filmmakers earn more money doing what they love, making movies, and to make a positive impact in the filmmaking community through the power of video. I publish weekly videos on Film Marketing, Distribution, and independent filmmaking in general, in order to help other filmmakers make money with independent films.
✅ Want to help support what I'm doing for free? Go to IMDb and give some of my films a fair star rating. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1862032
✅ SERVICES
🔴 Tube Buddy helped me double my monthly subscriber in just 6 months.
➡️ https://www.tubebuddy.com/thejhorton
🔴 USE FILMHUB TO DISTRIBUTE YOUR FILM.
➡️ https://bit.ly/3Dwz9Ck
🔴 Buzzsprout is the service I use to get my podcasts everywhere -
➡️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=167905
🔴 Rev.com is where I do all my closed captioning. I highly recommend them.
➡️ try.rev.com/Nh36Z
🔔Ready for the non-stop entertainment ride? Subscribe and get exclusive access to documentaries, feature films, and insider tips on distribution and marketing videos.
https://www.youtube.com/@JHorton/?sub_confirmation=1
🔗 Stay Connected With Me.
👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejhorton
👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejhorton/
👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thejhorton
👉Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejhorton
👉Twitter (X): https://www.twitter.com/thejhorton
👉Website: http://TheSkyIsland.com
✅ For Business Inquiries: jason@thejhorton.com
=============================
✅ Recommended Playlists
👉Filmhub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98JNyqbGTWg&list=PLDUasQIW9a2aeLD_-y__6gbe3IAxf8HZ7&pp=iAQB
👉J. Horton on | FILM DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpwRi_zhyQU&list=PLDUasQIW9a2b2DcHzhiiy6WwDV6cdnJyA&pp=iAQB
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 The Campus (2017) | Horror | Zombies | Body Horror | Slasher | Full Movie
https://youtu.be/DUeA156hZ5I?si=opCjNRaeTEW0r9Uy
👉 Is TUBI Abandoning Independent Films?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbVdjUb2yKE
👉 A Spoonful of Poison | Diet Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue-Ce2Yn-mQ
👉 A Refuge of Last Resort | Stories from Katrina Survivors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOPhPv3L8w8
👉 Mothman Tales | Cryptid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ1vDIGI_4c
=============================
✅ About J. Horton Films.
Welcome to J. Horton Films! Get into my world of creativity, where you can enjoy a vast collection of Feature Films, Documentaries, and Distribution & Marketing videos I crafted passionately. With 20 years of directing experience and over 70 feature films, my channel offers entertainment and valuable insights into the indie filmmaking process and effective ways to monetize your films.
Whether you're here to watch gripping narratives or learn the ropes of movie-making, J. Horton Films is your go-to YouTube destination for all things cinema. Your support is my greatest inspiration. Hit that subscribe button and stay updated for new videos.
For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:
📩 Email: jason@thejhorton.com
🔔 Don't miss out on the magic of cinema entertainment! Subscribe now to explore feature films, documentaries, and exclusive filmmaking insights at J. Horton Films.
https://www.youtube.com/@JHorton/?sub_confirmation=1
=================================
⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.
FTC Legal Disclaimer: Some links in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. Using my links/codes is free; it's another way to support me and my channel!
Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of J. Horton Films. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided.
© J. Horton Films
#independentfilm #filmdistribution #tubitv
The number one Independent Film Channel.
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May 13, 2020
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