Think Outside The Box (Office): The Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution and Marketing in the Digital Era is the new book from filmmaker/author Jon Reiss (not yet available at Amazon.com). For readers of this site, the book is probably both utterly essential and potentially old news. It provides a step-by-step guide to creating a strategy for your film in the digital age, and how to exploit different platforms and techniques to reach an audience.

I haven’t yet read the book but overall, if you care considering a DIY strategy for your film release, this looks like a fantastic resource.

Jon is touring about with the book, including stops at CPH:DOX; DIY Days: Los Angeles; and the IFC Center in NYC. He’s also the inaugural “Weekly Player” at Filmmaker Magazine, answering questions until November 16.

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