8 Above with Jon Reiss

Independent film distribution made simple.

By Jon Reiss-8Above

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Can We Save Letterboxd From Enshittification?

Who Should Own the Platforms that Shape Film Culture?

Jun 16•Jon Reiss-8Above

Letterboxd Community Takeover

How the Campaign to Buy Letterboxd Aims to Save Independent Cinema

May 26•Jon Reiss-8Above, Ted Hope, Amy Hobby, and Elizabeth Joyce

Envisioning a New Class of Executive Producers on the Heels of an Oscar Nomination

Cutting Through Rocks and the Future of Philanthropic Film Funding

May 21•Jon Reiss-8Above and Rebecca Celli

Taking Control of Your Distribution Destiny - A Case Study

Inside the DIY distribution strategy behind SXSW breakout Edie Arnold is a Loser

May 14•Jon Reiss-8Above

People Want to Watch Your Film. Now Go Find Them.

Lessons from Ian Tarbert on building a film’s path to audience

May 7•Jon Reiss-8Above

Tales from The Lab: Social Media Myth Busting with Dor Dotson

Why email lists, engagement, and real relationships matter more than going viral.

Apr 30•Jon Reiss-8Above

Starting Tomorrow: How to Create A Distribution and Marketing Strategy - Now!

In collaboration with The D-Word, I will be giving a practical four-week workshop on modern distribution and marketing for independent film.

Apr 22•Jon Reiss-8Above

“But what’s the alternative (to Paramount buying Warners)?”

Besides... the repercussions of them doing so, are huge.

Published on Hope For Film•Apr 18

Reimagining Film Distribution with the 8Above Distribution Lab

The Summer Cohort of the 8 Above Distribution Lab is now open to applications.

Apr 16•Jon Reiss-8Above

Joining Forces to Block The Merger

Future Film Coalition Joins 1,000+ Industry Leaders Urging Action on Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Apr 13•Jon Reiss-8Above