How To Become A Full-Time Filmmaker - Mark Harris

In this Film Courage video interview, Chicago filmmaker Mark Harris shares how he became a full-time filmmaker, tips on making money from film screenings and partnering with local promoters to get the word out about an independent movie and accompanying theater screenings.

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