12-Month Filmmaker Content Calendar

Master Your Filmmaking Journey: The Complete 12-Month Content Strategy

Are you an indie filmmaker, screenwriter, TV producer, or music video director struggling to balance production with building your audience? This strategic 12-Month Content Calendar is your roadmap to success.

What You Get:

This isn't just another content checklist—it's a strategic content roadmap specifically designed for creative professionals.

Spanning pre-production through distribution, this calendar guides you on:

PHASE 1: Pre-Production (Months 1-3)

- Director's vision & creative messaging

- Team assembly & producer spotlights

- Funding logistics & festival strategy planning

- Behind-the-scenes content that builds investor trust

PHASE 2: Production (Months 4-6)

- Day-1 set content & crew introductions

- Actor diaries & technical breakdowns

- Location highlights & production storytelling

- Authentic content your audience craves

PHASE 3: Post-Production (Months 7-9)

- Edit suite, sound design & color grading updates

- Festival selection strategy (Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes)

- Trailer & poster reveals

- Premiere date announcements

PHASE 4: Festival & Distribution (Months 10-12)

- Festival premiere content & award announcements

- Distribution deal announcements

- Theatrical & streaming release strategies

- Legacy building & audience conversion

Why This Calendar Works:

This strategic toolkit is connected to festival seasons, pitching windows, and investor timelines. It's adaptable—use what applies to your project and skip what doesn't. Whether you're launching an indie feature film, developing a TV series pilot, directing a music video, or building your filmmaking brand.

Bonus:

Includes festival submission deadlines (Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, Toronto, Venice) and a reusable monthly content template for consistency.

Perfect for: Filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, TV writers, content creators, film students, and anyone navigating the indie film industry.