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Since 2013, genre filmmaker, @Lou Simon , Lou has written, produced and directed six feature films: HazMat, Agoraphobia, All Girls Weekend, 3:An Eye For An Eye, 73 Minutes and 9 Windows. All her films have obtained distribution throughout the world and have won several awards at various film festivals. We are going to have a power-hour discussion with Lou, specifically about the budgeting and distribution of her films! Join us Jan 8th at 7pm right here on Skool for this talk!

This community is for independent filmmakers — whether you’re writing your first feature, finishing a short, navigating festivals, or trying to figure out how to turn one project into a sustainable career. If you’re looking for gear reviews or film school theory, that’s probably not what this is. If you want real insight into the business side of filmmaking, you’re in the right place. The problem we solve: Most filmmakers know how to make a film. Very few are taught what to do after it’s finished. Film Lab Society exists to remove the guesswork and explain how the industry actually works — with no fluff. Start here: 1️⃣ Watch the Film Business / Festival Strategy overview 2️⃣ Explore the Case Study posts 3️⃣ Introduce yourself and ask questions — participation is encouraged 👉 Skip the fluff. Learn how the film business actually works.

Hey Gloria! Welcome to Film Lab Society! Thanks for joining us all the way from the Netherlands! What projects are you currently working on? Anything that you need help with? Quincy