Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast 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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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Niche Filmmaking and Creating Opportunities
04:25 • 4min
Making a High-Quality Documentary in the Himalayas and discussing Spiritual Journey and Filmmaking Challenges
08:18 • 4min
Shooting in the Himalayas
12:09 • 6min
Experience with Theatrical Release and Distribution
17:57 • 4min
The Value of Documentary Series
22:16 • 15min
Building an Audience and Independent Distribution
37:44 • 4min
Distribution Strategies and Building an Audience
41:45 • 8min
Creating a Summit with a Big Self-Help Publishing Company
49:43 • 2min
Leveraging Success and Expanding Offerings
51:46 • 6min
The Intersection of Filmmaking and Photography
57:37 • 3min
Redefining Success in Niche Filmmaking
01:00:34 • 9min
Stretching, Breaking into the Industry, and Engineering the Present Moment
01:09:15 • 4min
Discussing Favorite Films and the Desire for Guidance in Life
01:13:16 • 4min