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BPS 354: Making Money in Niche Filmmaking with Adam Schomer

Feb 15, 2024
Adam Schomer, conscious filmmaker and president of i2i Productions, discusses his journey into niche filmmaking and the challenges of shooting documentaries in the Himalayas. Topics include creating opportunities, spiritual journey, theatrical release, independent distribution, building an audience, leveraging success, redefining success in niche filmmaking, and the intersection of filmmaking and photography.
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Quick takeaways

  • Heal documentary emphasizes the power of the mind and emotions in healing, promoting an integrative approach that considers diet, lifestyle, and emotional well-being.
  • Forming partnerships, utilizing affiliate programs, and leveraging existing content are effective strategies to promote and monetize film projects.

Deep dives

Heal: Empowering individuals to take control of their own healing

Heal is a documentary that explores the power of the mind and emotions in healing. The film emphasizes that individuals have the ability to heal themselves by addressing their thoughts, emotions, and stress levels. It promotes an integrative approach to healing that takes into account various factors such as diet, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. Heal features interviews with experts in the field, including Deepak Chopra and Bruce Lipton. The documentary also tells the story of individuals who are on their own healing journey. By building a dedicated audience through email marketing and screenings, Heal was able to generate significant interest and sales. The film reached number one on iTunes' documentary charts and remained in the top three for several months. Heal also secured distribution deals with platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. In addition, the film expanded its offerings with a book and a summit, leveraging its audience and providing further resources to individuals seeking guidance and support in their healing process.

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