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Fighting for a Greenlight: The Art of Selling an Original Film in '25

The budget range getting rejected, Netflix's shift in costs and producers fees, a streamer backend breakdown, and who still gets their quote

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Ashley Cullins
Feb 18, 2025
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Ashley Cullins writes about agents, lawyers and dealmakers for paid subscribers. She recently covered how to sell an indie film now; the fight against if-come deals; and the New Rules of Film Finance. You can reach her at ashley@theankler.com

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Entertainment journalist, Medill alum, way too Midwestern 📚 New York Times bestselling author of Your Favorite Scary Movie ✍🏻 Writer of Dealmakers @ The Ankler
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