Creative Distribution Strategies | Ami Vora (Kinema) | iSAFF Canada 2025

How can filmmakers successfully distribute their films in today's evolving landscape? In this iSAFF InFocus session, Ami Vora, Head of Marketing at Kinema, shares practical strategies for independent filmmakers looking to build audiences, generate revenue, create impact, and take greater ownership of their distribution journeys. Rather than relying solely on traditional distribution models, this conversation explores how filmmakers can develop audience-first strategies and leverage community-based screenings to create sustainable momentum for their projects. 🎬 Topics Covered • Taking ownership of your film’s distribution strategy • Defining your film’s primary goal: revenue, audience, impact, or career growth • Identifying and understanding your target audience • Building long-term momentum through the "snowball effect" • Using community screenings to grow demand and engagement • Running audience experiments and testing new markets • Alternative revenue opportunities beyond traditional box office models • Protecting rights and retaining future distribution opportunities • Leveraging community cinema platforms for independent releases 💡 Kinema Platform Insights • Community-driven film exhibition models • In-person, virtual, and on-demand screening options • Non-exclusive distribution opportunities • Audience development through grassroots engagement • Flexible pricing and geographic release strategies Whether you're developing your first short film or preparing to release a feature, this session provides valuable insights into building sustainable, filmmaker-led distribution pathways. 🎤 Speaker Ami Vora Head of Marketing, Kinema Recorded live during iSAFF Canada 2025 (International South Asian Film Festival Canada) at the Civic Hotel Grand Ballroom, Surrey, British Columbia. Subscribe for more filmmaker panels, industry discussions, and professional development sessions from iSAFF. #iSAFFCanada2025 #Kinema #FilmDistribution #IndependentFilm #Filmmaking #CreativeDistribution #FilmMarketing #FilmIndustry #SouthAsianCinema #CanadianCinema #AudienceDevelopment #iSAFFCanada #AmiVora #CommunityCinema