🎬 Smarter Promotion for Indie Motion
We help filmmakers get seen, build buzz, and drive streams — with cinematic strategies powered by AI, curated by humans.
🔥 We don’t just market movies — we move culture.🔥
Def Beat Media Marketing helps independent filmmakers cut through the noise and get their stories seen, shared, and streamed.We use smart AI workflows to fuel cinematic marketing campaigns — but it's the human touch, the deep love for storytelling, and the insight from real-world experience that makes them hit.
Whether it's a gritty doc, a low-budget thriller, or a passion project straight out the mud, we bring your vision to life through viral content, press plugs, and ad strategies built for today’s platforms — fast, flexible, and on budget.
We turn your film’s vision into potential viral content, press, and promo — built for streamers, socials, and the big screen. All without breaking your indie budget.
Services Include:
🎯 30-90 Day Marketing Campaigns
📢 Press & Influencer Outreach Lists
📊 Paid Ads Setup & Budget Planning
🖼️ Visual Assets (Posters, Reels, Motion Teasers)
🚀 Get Your Film Campaign in 3 Easy Steps
1. Choose Your Package & Pay Securely
Pick the plan that fits your goals and budget, then complete checkout to activate your campaign build.2. Submit Your Film Details
After payment, you’ll be guided to the correct intake form for your package.
Share your title, genre, target audience, and budget so we can tailor your campaign.3 Get Your Custom Campaign in 48–72 Hours
Receive a ready-to-share campaign PDF or link.
Includes a 30-day content plan, PR outreach, ad strategy, and visual ideas — built just for your film.
🎁 Limited-Time Offer
The first 10 filmmakers get 30% off a Campaign Launch Special— only $875 (normally $1,250).A fast-track version of our core campaign for filmmakers who need results now.Delivered in 72 hours.
Includes:
✅ 30-day social media content calendar (IG, TikTok, FB, YT)
✅ 20 pre-built caption sets + hashtag bundles
✅ Trailer hook suggestions
✅ Press target starter list (non-custom)
✅ Basic paid ad recommendations📦 Delivered as PDF or Notion link in 48–72 hrs.
💼 White-Label & Monthly Marketing Plans
Whether you're promoting a single project or need ongoing support, we've got flexible AI-powered marketing packages to match your vision and your budget.
🏷️ White-Label
💬 Custom PricingIncludes:
✔️ Full campaign buildouts
✔️ Done-for-you delivery
✔️ Your agency’s brand
🎬 Starter
💰 $297/moIncludes:
✔️ 10 AI-optimized social posts
✔️ 1 PR list
✔️ 1 ad strategy setup
🚀 Pro
💰 $697/moIncludes:
✔️ 30-day campaign plan
✔️ Reels + captions
✔️ Influencer targets
## 💼 [CAMPAIGN PACKAGES]
Choose the plan that fits your goals and budget.
🧰 BASIC CAMPAIGN PACKAGE – $1,850
A fully guided campaign tailored to your film’s unique story, audience, and voice.Includes everything in Launch Special, plus:
✅ Onboarding call + strategy session
✅ Custom captions written in your voice
✅ Up to 3 branded social templates (color-matched)
✅ Customized trailer hook development
✅ Targeted hashtag research
✅ Detailed ad planning for Meta/YouTube
✅ 1 round of revisions to fine-tune messaging
✅ Client contact for support & updatesBest for: Indie filmmakers who want strategic support and brand-consistent promotion.
🚀 PRO CAMPAIGN PACKAGE – $3,500
A deluxe, creative-heavy rollout plan for filmmakers who want maximum buzz.Includes everything in Basic, plus:
✅ Influencer outreach + advanced PR list (customized to niche)
✅ 5 AI-assisted visual prompt concepts for reels/posters
✅ Trailer pacing and positioning feedback
✅ Story hook and narrative positioning ideas
✅ Visual asset planning consultation
✅ 3 rounds of creative review and refinement
✅ Dedicated client contact for full campaign managementBest for: Festival projects, relaunches, or multi-platform premieres.
🎬 FILMMAKER SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS BUNDLE – $1,450
Add-On Package – Can be purchased standalone or alongside any campaign plan
✔️ Electronic Press Kit (EPK) Buildout
• Professionally designed PDF package
• Synopsis, cast & crew bios, director’s statement, production notes
• 5 high-res stills + poster integration✔️ Festival Strategy Roadmap
• 8–12 recommended festivals (top, mid, niche/community)
• Submission calendar with deadlines
• Notes on positioning your film for juries & audiencesSales Sheet / One-Pager
• Visual pitch document (poster + tagline, cast, genre, audience, distribution targets)
• PDF format for investors, distributors, press
✔️ Email List Starter Kit
• Mailchimp/MailerLite setup + opt-in landing page
• 3-email welcome sequence tailored to your film
• Import of 50–100 warm contacts (if provided)✔️ Revenue Model Session (60 min)
• Breakdown of TVOD, AVOD, SVOD
• Distribution playbook with pros/cons
• Custom recommendations on revenue mix for your project💡 Best For:
Filmmakers preparing for festivals, seeking investors/distributors, or launching their first film who need all the “must-have” tools in one bundle.
🖼 [A LA CARTE SERVICES]
Customize your campaign or add to your package.
📢 [Press & Influencer Outreach — $950]
Niche PR outreach list + press pitch email template.
Up to 50 contacts tailored to your project.🎥 Virtual Premiere Setup & Hosting — $1,500
Live intro, trailer, Q&A with branded virtual event design.
Includes ticket tracking and tech setup (Zoom, OBS, etc.)🎛 S[treaming Platform Optimization — $850]
Tubi, Prime, Vimeo audit + upgrades.
Metadata, thumbnails, SEO logline, and category tune-up.🎭 Social Character Takeover Kit — $650
3 TikTok or IG posts written/performed in-character.📦 [Film Brand Kit — $950]
2 posters, title font, color palette, tagline bank, thumbnails, and consistency templates.
📊 Paid Ads Setup & Budget Planning — $1,200
Ad strategy for Meta, YouTube & Google.
Includes copy, visual prompts, targeting, and suggested spend.🛠 Trailer Rescue or Re-Cut — $900
One recut or two short re-edits optimized for AVOD and social.🧬 Audience Builder + Viewer Profile — $750
We research your ideal audience and where to find them (communities, forums, influencers).🎞️ BTS Microfeature / Creator Mini-Doc — $1,100
1–2 min vertical or widescreen promo video highlighting your journey or production.📊 Campaign Debrief Report — $500
Your post-launch playbook: engagement, reach, feedback, and optimization.
No Budget. No Problem
🧠 Hustle Hero Strategy Session – $175
20-min consult for creators launching on no budget. We can assist you with making th emost impact with what you have .
🎬 You’re In the Right Place If…
✅ You’re releasing an indie film, doc, or series and need marketing that moves fast
✅ You want to maximize exposure on a tight budget
✅ You need help with social media, trailer hooks, or PR coverage
✅ You’re tired of wasting money on agencies that don’t understand indie film
✅ You want a smarter way to get seen without spending $5K+ per month
✅ You’ve already released your film and need more traction to build momentum
🚫 This Might Not Be for You If…
- You're looking for a publicist or personal manager
- You want to spend $0 and go viral overnight
- You need someone to edit your film (we don’t do that)
💬 Real Results from Real Creators
🗣️ “The AI campaign gave us exactly what we needed — captions, ad ideas, a PR list, and even our poster concept in 48 hours. Wild!”— Rahim/EP, Lux Life
👤 Meet the Minds Behind the Movement
(PLACE HOLDER)
🎤 Dana Dane – Founder & CEO Dana is a hip-hop legend, multi-hyphenate creator, and the driving force behind Def Beat Media Marketing. From platinum records to producing films and launching innovative marketing products like Fan A Cake Blow A Cake™, Dana brings decades of storytelling, hustle, and creative vision to every campaign.As CEO, he leads the company’s AI-driven strategy with one foot in culture and the other in innovation — helping indie filmmakers find their spotlight.
(PLACE HOLDER)
[Brian Sullivan – COO]
Brian is the Chief Operating Officer of Def Beat Media Marketing, where he oversees operations, client workflows, and business growth. With over 20 years of experience in digital strategy and organizational leadership, he ensures that Def Beat’s AI-powered campaigns run with efficiency and impact, giving independent filmmakers studio-level marketing results on indie budgets.
At Def Beat, Brian plays a key role in integrating automation, analytics, and creative execution into a seamless system that empowers creators to compete in today’s fast-moving entertainment landscape. His leadership reflects the company’s core values — creative freedom, cultural authenticity, and empowerment for independent voices.
(PLACE HOLDER)🎬
Kwame Teague – Consulting Partner
Kwame is a author with deep roots in independent publishing and urban storytelling. Known for his work on impactful street cinema and film development, Kwame brings a sharp eye for character, story arcs, and real-world market appeal.As a consulting partner, he provides creative guidance and industry experience that grounds our campaigns in reality and elevates their reach.
🎬 Ready to Get Seen?
You’ve got the vision.
We’ve got the tools, strategy, and speed to make sure the world sees it.Let’s turn your indie film into a buzz-worthy campaign — powered by an experienced team, smart tech, sharp storytelling, and hustle.
🚀 Campaigns are built within 2–5 days on average