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Film Distribution & Production Consulting
FREEDOM WITHIN STRUCTURE

Helping filmmakers enhance their artistic craft while generating commercial success. Producer-level creative guidance. Distributor-level market intelligence. Working together.

Distribution Strategy Revenue Forecasting Pitch & Marketing Script Analysis Platform Positioning Festival Strategy Distribution Strategy Revenue Forecasting Pitch & Marketing Script Analysis Platform Positioning Festival Strategy
What We Do
01
Distribution Strategy
Complete blueprint from production to release. Platform positioning, release sequencing, and revenue modeling built around your specific film and audience.
02
Revenue Forecasting
Production feasibility analysis and financial projections across all platforms. Know what your film can realistically earn before you spend a dollar.
03
Pitch & Marketing
Pitch deck creation, one-pagers, and marketing materials that speak the language of distributors, investors, and festival programmers.
04
Script Analysis
Coverage and script consultation that balances narrative craft with commercial viability. Story improvements driven by both art and market.
Your film deserves both craft and strategy.

Most filmmakers approach distribution as an afterthought. By the time the film is done, the decisions that determine its commercial life have already been made — in the script, in the budget, in the casting.

We work differently. We enter the process early, when creative decisions can still be informed by market realities. The result is a film that doesn't have to choose between artistic integrity and commercial success.

That's Freedom Within Structure.

Who We Are

Two filmmakers who understand both sides of the industry. One speaks the language of distributors. The other speaks the language of storytellers. Together, we speak both.

Paul Leo Dietz
Paul Leo Dietz
Distribution & Strategy
A cinematic alchemist with nearly a decade of film distribution experience, Paul dissects successful films and adapts market insights into commercially viable projects. His philosophy — "Freedom Within Structure" — ensures creative vision thrives within industry realities.
Miah Smith
Miah Smith
Producer & Writer
A producer and writer who balances the irreverent with the heartfelt, Miah has crafted narratives across folk horror, thrillers, and psychological horror. With an MFA in screenwriting, he brings creative problem-solving and narrative depth to every project.
From the Field

Distribution strategy, market trends, and hard-won lessons from the front lines of independent film.

COMING SOON
Why Distribution Strategy Starts at the Script Stage
The decisions that determine your film's commercial life are made long before you call action. Here's what most filmmakers miss.
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AVOD vs SVOD: Which Platform is Right for Your Film?
Not every film belongs on Netflix. Understanding the platform landscape can mean the difference between finding your audience and disappearing into the void.
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What Distributors Actually Look for in a Pitch Deck
After years on both sides of the table, here's what makes a distributor lean in — and what makes them pass before they finish the first page.
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