“Independent filmmakers making smaller budget movies outside of Hollywood without the safety net of a studio or name stars face limited distribution options after they complete their movie. Most major movie distribution companies do not acquire the rights to completed movies that do not have bankable stars in them.

Lots of independent filmmakers cannot afford to cast bankable stars or known celebrities. That’s a major hurdle independent filmmakers deal with after their movie is done and they seek distribution.”

Read this article from Screenwriting Basics.

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