Pitch My Project
@pitchmyproject.com
Helping filmmakers and production teams turn creative ideas into market-ready presentations with pitch decks, script coverage, and pre-production guidance. 🎬
#FilmSky #MovieSky
#FilmSky #MovieSky
Pinned
Pitch My Project
@pitchmyproject.com
· Oct 28
🎥 BTS clips of the short film “Not Alone”.
This is the essence of indie film: ✍🏻 Rewriting scenes overnight.
🎥 Shooting with a DIY harness rig
🌅 Losing daylight but still having scenes left to shoot
Huge respect to the cast and crew for making this possible!
#moviesky #filmsky #indiefilm
This is the essence of indie film: ✍🏻 Rewriting scenes overnight.
🎥 Shooting with a DIY harness rig
🌅 Losing daylight but still having scenes left to shoot
Huge respect to the cast and crew for making this possible!
#moviesky #filmsky #indiefilm
The best part of filmmaking isn’t the wrap party.
It’s the quiet moment you realize:
“I get to do this. With these people.”
#FilmmakerLife #FilmSky #MovieSky
It’s the quiet moment you realize:
“I get to do this. With these people.”
#FilmmakerLife #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The best part of filmmaking isn’t the wrap party.
It’s the quiet moment you realize:
“I get to do this. With these people.”
#FilmmakerLife #FilmSky #MovieSky
It’s the quiet moment you realize:
“I get to do this. With these people.”
#FilmmakerLife #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today is a wonderful day for gratitude!
🙏 Thank you so much for following me on my "Pitch My Project" journey. My goal is to continue sharing educational content for indie filmmakers. I really appreciate your support!
#Gratitude #HappyThanksgiving
🙏 Thank you so much for following me on my "Pitch My Project" journey. My goal is to continue sharing educational content for indie filmmakers. I really appreciate your support!
#Gratitude #HappyThanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Today is a wonderful day for gratitude!
🙏 Thank you so much for following me on my "Pitch My Project" journey. My goal is to continue sharing educational content for indie filmmakers. I really appreciate your support!
#Gratitude #HappyThanksgiving
🙏 Thank you so much for following me on my "Pitch My Project" journey. My goal is to continue sharing educational content for indie filmmakers. I really appreciate your support!
#Gratitude #HappyThanksgiving
Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving, (whether you celebrate or not)!
It's a day for gratitude, giving, and family. May your day be brimming with delicious food, delightful drinks, and unforgettable conversations!
#HappyThanksgiving
It's a day for gratitude, giving, and family. May your day be brimming with delicious food, delightful drinks, and unforgettable conversations!
#HappyThanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving, (whether you celebrate or not)!
It's a day for gratitude, giving, and family. May your day be brimming with delicious food, delightful drinks, and unforgettable conversations!
#HappyThanksgiving
It's a day for gratitude, giving, and family. May your day be brimming with delicious food, delightful drinks, and unforgettable conversations!
#HappyThanksgiving
Filmmakers often chase the wrong investors.
They want names already tied to the industry.
But the best money?
May come from someone who’s never invested in film before.
#FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky
They want names already tied to the industry.
But the best money?
May come from someone who’s never invested in film before.
#FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Filmmakers often chase the wrong investors.
They want names already tied to the industry.
But the best money?
May come from someone who’s never invested in film before.
#FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky
They want names already tied to the industry.
But the best money?
May come from someone who’s never invested in film before.
#FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky
Engagement > Impressions
Likes, comments, shares = community.
2.6M impressions is nice.
Engagements are what move the needle.
Focus on real connection. Not vanity stats. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/i-grew-my...
#FilmmakerTips #FilmSky #MovieSky
Likes, comments, shares = community.
2.6M impressions is nice.
Engagements are what move the needle.
Focus on real connection. Not vanity stats. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/i-grew-my...
#FilmmakerTips #FilmSky #MovieSky
I grew my film community to 15,000+ over the course of a year
From 1,000 followers to over 15,000 and growing
tylermreid.beehiiv.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Engagement > Impressions
Likes, comments, shares = community.
2.6M impressions is nice.
Engagements are what move the needle.
Focus on real connection. Not vanity stats. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/i-grew-my...
#FilmmakerTips #FilmSky #MovieSky
Likes, comments, shares = community.
2.6M impressions is nice.
Engagements are what move the needle.
Focus on real connection. Not vanity stats. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/i-grew-my...
#FilmmakerTips #FilmSky #MovieSky
Want your film greenlit? Start here:
🌱 Build your online community
💬 Practice your story
Do both. At the same time. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/it-s-more...
#FilmMarketing #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
🌱 Build your online community
💬 Practice your story
Do both. At the same time. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/it-s-more...
#FilmMarketing #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Want your film greenlit? Start here:
🌱 Build your online community
💬 Practice your story
Do both. At the same time. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/it-s-more...
#FilmMarketing #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
🌱 Build your online community
💬 Practice your story
Do both. At the same time. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/it-s-more...
#FilmMarketing #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
Start sharing your work.
Start building your brand.
You can’t scale a secret. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/personal-...
#IndieFilm
Start building your brand.
You can’t scale a secret. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/personal-...
#IndieFilm
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Start sharing your work.
Start building your brand.
You can’t scale a secret. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/personal-...
#IndieFilm
Start building your brand.
You can’t scale a secret. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/personal-...
#IndieFilm
Your work ethic > your title.
Your kindness > your credits.
Your name in someone’s mouth > your name on IMDb.
#Networking
Your kindness > your credits.
Your name in someone’s mouth > your name on IMDb.
#Networking
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Your work ethic > your title.
Your kindness > your credits.
Your name in someone’s mouth > your name on IMDb.
#Networking
Your kindness > your credits.
Your name in someone’s mouth > your name on IMDb.
#Networking
Here’s why you need two YouTube channels:
🎬 Channel 1 = The Film
🎥 Channel 2 = The Extras
Why? Because paid ads hurt retention. And retention is everything.
Separate your strategy. Protect your growth. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/two-chann...
#FilmMarketing #IndieFilm
🎬 Channel 1 = The Film
🎥 Channel 2 = The Extras
Why? Because paid ads hurt retention. And retention is everything.
Separate your strategy. Protect your growth. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/two-chann...
#FilmMarketing #IndieFilm
Two Channels, One Film, Better Revenue Streams
tylermreid.beehiiv.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Here’s why you need two YouTube channels:
🎬 Channel 1 = The Film
🎥 Channel 2 = The Extras
Why? Because paid ads hurt retention. And retention is everything.
Separate your strategy. Protect your growth. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/two-chann...
#FilmMarketing #IndieFilm
🎬 Channel 1 = The Film
🎥 Channel 2 = The Extras
Why? Because paid ads hurt retention. And retention is everything.
Separate your strategy. Protect your growth. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/two-chann...
#FilmMarketing #IndieFilm
There’s no map for the creative path. 🗺️
Only the next step. 🚶
Take it. 👈
Then the one after that. 👍
And trust — the road reveals itself as you walk it.
#CreativeClarity
Only the next step. 🚶
Take it. 👈
Then the one after that. 👍
And trust — the road reveals itself as you walk it.
#CreativeClarity
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
There’s no map for the creative path. 🗺️
Only the next step. 🚶
Take it. 👈
Then the one after that. 👍
And trust — the road reveals itself as you walk it.
#CreativeClarity
Only the next step. 🚶
Take it. 👈
Then the one after that. 👍
And trust — the road reveals itself as you walk it.
#CreativeClarity
Your red carpet photo only got 12 likes.
Why? 🤷🏼♂️
Because no one saw the 12 months of hustle behind it. 👀
Tell that story. 🎥
That’s how you earn attention—and respect. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/understan...
#FilmmakerJourney #FilmSky #MovieSky
Why? 🤷🏼♂️
Because no one saw the 12 months of hustle behind it. 👀
Tell that story. 🎥
That’s how you earn attention—and respect. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/understan...
#FilmmakerJourney #FilmSky #MovieSky
Understand How to Market Yourself the Right Way for Your Film
Self marketing is promoting the hard work you put in daily towards your achievements.
tylermreid.beehiiv.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Your red carpet photo only got 12 likes.
Why? 🤷🏼♂️
Because no one saw the 12 months of hustle behind it. 👀
Tell that story. 🎥
That’s how you earn attention—and respect. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/understan...
#FilmmakerJourney #FilmSky #MovieSky
Why? 🤷🏼♂️
Because no one saw the 12 months of hustle behind it. 👀
Tell that story. 🎥
That’s how you earn attention—and respect. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/understan...
#FilmmakerJourney #FilmSky #MovieSky
No matter how good your film is...
If no one sees it, it won’t matter. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/no-audien...
#IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
If no one sees it, it won’t matter. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/no-audien...
#IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
No matter how good your film is...
If no one sees it, it won’t matter. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/no-audien...
#IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
If no one sees it, it won’t matter. 👇
tylermreid.beehiiv.com/p/no-audien...
#IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
Making your indie film doesn't always require cash.
Sometimes, meals from a local restaurant = 3 days of shooting.
That’s soft money. 💰
And it’s just as powerful.
#MicroBudget #FilmmakingTips #FilmSky #MovieSky
Sometimes, meals from a local restaurant = 3 days of shooting.
That’s soft money. 💰
And it’s just as powerful.
#MicroBudget #FilmmakingTips #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Making your indie film doesn't always require cash.
Sometimes, meals from a local restaurant = 3 days of shooting.
That’s soft money. 💰
And it’s just as powerful.
#MicroBudget #FilmmakingTips #FilmSky #MovieSky
Sometimes, meals from a local restaurant = 3 days of shooting.
That’s soft money. 💰
And it’s just as powerful.
#MicroBudget #FilmmakingTips #FilmSky #MovieSky
Most cinemas are DEAD Sunday-Wednesday.
You know what that means?
Opportunity. 🙌
Show up with a crowd + a Q&A, and they’ll rent you the screen for cheap.
Sometimes, free.
#IndieFilmHustle #FilmSky #MovieSky
You know what that means?
Opportunity. 🙌
Show up with a crowd + a Q&A, and they’ll rent you the screen for cheap.
Sometimes, free.
#IndieFilmHustle #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Most cinemas are DEAD Sunday-Wednesday.
You know what that means?
Opportunity. 🙌
Show up with a crowd + a Q&A, and they’ll rent you the screen for cheap.
Sometimes, free.
#IndieFilmHustle #FilmSky #MovieSky
You know what that means?
Opportunity. 🙌
Show up with a crowd + a Q&A, and they’ll rent you the screen for cheap.
Sometimes, free.
#IndieFilmHustle #FilmSky #MovieSky
The film waterfall explained:
➡️ Theaters keep ~56%
➡️ Distributor recoups costs
➡️ Distributor takes 20–35%
➡️ Remaining cash goes to producers
➡️ THEN investors get paid back
➡️ Only THEN does profit get shared 🎥💸
www.craftsmanfilms.co/indie-film-...
#FilmSky #MovieSky
➡️ Theaters keep ~56%
➡️ Distributor recoups costs
➡️ Distributor takes 20–35%
➡️ Remaining cash goes to producers
➡️ THEN investors get paid back
➡️ Only THEN does profit get shared 🎥💸
www.craftsmanfilms.co/indie-film-...
#FilmSky #MovieSky
What is a Film Waterfall and How Does It Work?
When you release a film, how much of the money is distributed to the filmmakers, and in what order?
That's the topic of this article. A film's "recoupment waterfall" is a document that shows in detail the way that a film's earnings are distributed, who they are distributed to, in
www.craftsmanfilms.co
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The film waterfall explained:
➡️ Theaters keep ~56%
➡️ Distributor recoups costs
➡️ Distributor takes 20–35%
➡️ Remaining cash goes to producers
➡️ THEN investors get paid back
➡️ Only THEN does profit get shared 🎥💸
www.craftsmanfilms.co/indie-film-...
#FilmSky #MovieSky
➡️ Theaters keep ~56%
➡️ Distributor recoups costs
➡️ Distributor takes 20–35%
➡️ Remaining cash goes to producers
➡️ THEN investors get paid back
➡️ Only THEN does profit get shared 🎥💸
www.craftsmanfilms.co/indie-film-...
#FilmSky #MovieSky
Don’t have an audience? Crowdfunding will be brutal.
Your fans don’t magically appear when you launch.
Build the list first. 🗒️
Then launch. 🚀
www.craftsmanfilms.co/how-to-fina...
#FilmSky #MovieSky
Your fans don’t magically appear when you launch.
Build the list first. 🗒️
Then launch. 🚀
www.craftsmanfilms.co/how-to-fina...
#FilmSky #MovieSky
How To Finance Indie Films
The way you finance your film can make or break the success of your project.
Understanding that there are many ways to finance your film is key to being a good producer and film investor. I'm going to outline a handful of different ways to finance your project - in
www.craftsmanfilms.co
November 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Don’t have an audience? Crowdfunding will be brutal.
Your fans don’t magically appear when you launch.
Build the list first. 🗒️
Then launch. 🚀
www.craftsmanfilms.co/how-to-fina...
#FilmSky #MovieSky
Your fans don’t magically appear when you launch.
Build the list first. 🗒️
Then launch. 🚀
www.craftsmanfilms.co/how-to-fina...
#FilmSky #MovieSky
Raising money for your film? 🎥
Here are 3 principles that actually work: 🧵
1️⃣ Track everything
2️⃣ Find leverage
3️⃣ Never stop
Let’s unpack each one 👇
#FilmFinance #FilmSky #MovieSky
Here are 3 principles that actually work: 🧵
1️⃣ Track everything
2️⃣ Find leverage
3️⃣ Never stop
Let’s unpack each one 👇
#FilmFinance #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Raising money for your film? 🎥
Here are 3 principles that actually work: 🧵
1️⃣ Track everything
2️⃣ Find leverage
3️⃣ Never stop
Let’s unpack each one 👇
#FilmFinance #FilmSky #MovieSky
Here are 3 principles that actually work: 🧵
1️⃣ Track everything
2️⃣ Find leverage
3️⃣ Never stop
Let’s unpack each one 👇
#FilmFinance #FilmSky #MovieSky
Fundraising is a numbers game:
💬 100 convos
📞 20 meetings
💰 5 serious prospects
📃 1 investor
Keep talking. Keep tracking. Keep going. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/three-princ...
#IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
💬 100 convos
📞 20 meetings
💰 5 serious prospects
📃 1 investor
Keep talking. Keep tracking. Keep going. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/three-princ...
#IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
Three Principles for Film Financing
How to raise money for your independent film projects
www.craftsmanfilms.co
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Fundraising is a numbers game:
💬 100 convos
📞 20 meetings
💰 5 serious prospects
📃 1 investor
Keep talking. Keep tracking. Keep going. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/three-princ...
#IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
💬 100 convos
📞 20 meetings
💰 5 serious prospects
📃 1 investor
Keep talking. Keep tracking. Keep going. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/three-princ...
#IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
The Montauk pitch deck didn’t scream for attention.
It invited you into the world.
That’s what made it memorable—and fundable. 👇
screencraft.org/wp-content/...
#PitchDecks #FilmSky #MovieSky
It invited you into the world.
That’s what made it memorable—and fundable. 👇
screencraft.org/wp-content/...
#PitchDecks #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Montauk pitch deck didn’t scream for attention.
It invited you into the world.
That’s what made it memorable—and fundable. 👇
screencraft.org/wp-content/...
#PitchDecks #FilmSky #MovieSky
It invited you into the world.
That’s what made it memorable—and fundable. 👇
screencraft.org/wp-content/...
#PitchDecks #FilmSky #MovieSky
We know of an investor on a film who wrote a $200k check.
Never visited set. Never called.
The filmmakers made the film—but missed a partnership.
Film isn’t stock. It’s story. And story needs allies. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/what-happen...
#FilmFunding #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
Never visited set. Never called.
The filmmakers made the film—but missed a partnership.
Film isn’t stock. It’s story. And story needs allies. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/what-happen...
#FilmFunding #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
What Happens After Investing In An Indie Film?
Your wire transfer cleared. The film is officially greenlit. Now what?
Over the last few weeks, current and prospective investors have asked me: "What happens after I give you my money? Break it down for me."
Whether you're already invested and wondering what's next, or considering your first film investment
www.craftsmanfilms.co
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We know of an investor on a film who wrote a $200k check.
Never visited set. Never called.
The filmmakers made the film—but missed a partnership.
Film isn’t stock. It’s story. And story needs allies. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/what-happen...
#FilmFunding #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
Never visited set. Never called.
The filmmakers made the film—but missed a partnership.
Film isn’t stock. It’s story. And story needs allies. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/what-happen...
#FilmFunding #IndieFilm #FilmSky #MovieSky
The biggest mistake filmmakers make:
Pitching the same story to every investor.
Different generations, different motivations. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/the-new-pat...
#IndieFilm #PitchSmart #FilmSky #MovieSky
Pitching the same story to every investor.
Different generations, different motivations. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/the-new-pat...
#IndieFilm #PitchSmart #FilmSky #MovieSky
The New Patrons of the Indie Film Industry
Here’s a statistic you’re not ready for: an $84 trillion wealth transfer will occur over the next 20 years. The Boomer generation (1946-1964) will represent over $53 trillion, the rest from the Silent generation (1928-1945).
What does this mean? Each generation isn't just transferring money; they're transferring their
www.craftsmanfilms.co
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The biggest mistake filmmakers make:
Pitching the same story to every investor.
Different generations, different motivations. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/the-new-pat...
#IndieFilm #PitchSmart #FilmSky #MovieSky
Pitching the same story to every investor.
Different generations, different motivations. 👇
www.craftsmanfilms.co/the-new-pat...
#IndieFilm #PitchSmart #FilmSky #MovieSky
Want to grow as a filmmaker?
Next time you're on set, try this:
✅ Watch the pros
✅ Listen more than you talk
✅ Reflect on how they move, not just what they do
Next time you're on set, try this:
✅ Watch the pros
✅ Listen more than you talk
✅ Reflect on how they move, not just what they do
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Want to grow as a filmmaker?
Next time you're on set, try this:
✅ Watch the pros
✅ Listen more than you talk
✅ Reflect on how they move, not just what they do
Next time you're on set, try this:
✅ Watch the pros
✅ Listen more than you talk
✅ Reflect on how they move, not just what they do
Filmmaking isn’t begging for favors.
It’s matching with the right partners. 🤝
#FilmBusiness #IndieFilm #MovieSky #FilmSky
It’s matching with the right partners. 🤝
#FilmBusiness #IndieFilm #MovieSky #FilmSky
November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Filmmaking isn’t begging for favors.
It’s matching with the right partners. 🤝
#FilmBusiness #IndieFilm #MovieSky #FilmSky
It’s matching with the right partners. 🤝
#FilmBusiness #IndieFilm #MovieSky #FilmSky
Your neighbor might be your next film investor.
They just don’t know it yet.
☕️ Get coffee.
🗣️ Make the ask.
🤝 Be bold.
Filmmaking is local before it’s global.
#FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky
They just don’t know it yet.
☕️ Get coffee.
🗣️ Make the ask.
🤝 Be bold.
Filmmaking is local before it’s global.
#FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Your neighbor might be your next film investor.
They just don’t know it yet.
☕️ Get coffee.
🗣️ Make the ask.
🤝 Be bold.
Filmmaking is local before it’s global.
#FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky
They just don’t know it yet.
☕️ Get coffee.
🗣️ Make the ask.
🤝 Be bold.
Filmmaking is local before it’s global.
#FilmFunding #FilmSky #MovieSky