Episode 2 - Bonus - Hooked in 10 Minutes: The Key to Engaging Your Audience, with Alexandra Boylan

In this exclusive, member’s only episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast with hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt, Guest Alexandra shares her extensive experience as an independent filmmaker, revealing her knowledge and tactics on film distribution. The discussion revolves around the critical role of a movie poster, the importance of knowing and targeting your specific audience, and the strategic necessity of an engaging first 10 minutes of the film. Alexandra provides advice on marketing strategies, such as seeking professional help for poster designs, scriptwriting with poster visuals in mind, and treating your film's first 10 minutes as a make-or-break hook for both audience and distribution companies. Alexandra shares anecdotally about the important lessons she learned on the importance of taking advice from established experts in their field to ensure successful movie sales.

Here are the highlights:

• Introduction
• Emphasizing The Importance of a Good Poster
• Understanding Your Audience
• Creating the Poster in Pre-Production
• The Significance of the First 10 Minutes
• Listening to the Experts
• Conclusion

Alexandra Boylan is a dynamic award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and actress who has been trailblazing through Hollywood for nearly two decades. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Boylan is known for her fearless pursuit of meaningful content. In addition to her numerous acting credits, Alexandra co-created The Boylan Sisters Production Company, a successful film studio that focuses on faith-based, family-friendly content. Their first feature-length film, Catching Faith, streamed on Netflix for two years and has spawned a sequel, as well as paved the way for other critically acclaimed movies such as The Greatest Inheritance and Switched. Their latest venture, Identity Crisis, also serves as the basis for a YA novel, which she co-authored with her sister and business partner Andrea. Alexandra has previously published the widely regarded how-to guide entitled “Create Your Own Career in Hollywood: Advice from a Struggling Actress Who Became a Successful Producer”.

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