Using Social Media to promote your Indie Film

This week on the podcast I’m talking to horror influencer and content creator Chris May – also known as Big Fat Cult on TikTok and Instagram where he reviews and talks about the latest horror movies and other films out on release. I asked him about how to use social media to promote your Indie Film.

Chris also attended this years Fright Fest film festival so I got him to give me a run down of some of the films he enjoyed at the festival, he also gave me his tips posting on social media, he told me how he got started and his move into becoming an influencer, we talked about some of the trends in horror movies and his tips for posting on social media and how to reach a new audience – enjoy!

Films from Fright Fest

These are the films Chris singles out when I asked him about some of the highlights from the years Fright Fest Film Festival.
Dead Mail: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26474783/
A Desert: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32139458…
Book Worm: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23472210…
Broken Bird: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15908894…

Use Social media to promote your indie film

Join Chris Mayo from Big Fat Cult as he unpacks indie horror filmmaking and social media promotion. First, discover how Big Fat Cult started and its horror fascination. Then, Chris shares what attracts him to horror and practical advice on camera presence. Notably, he covers tips for avoiding common pitfalls like the “like” habit. Next, learn how to crack social media and attract horror fans. Additionally, Chris highlights indie film clichés and how to stand out. Finally, hear his must-watch horror films and reasons to subscribe for more insights.

Quick list of talking points

Here are some of the things we discussed:
– All about Chris Mayo and Big Fat Cult – Learn Chris’s story and his film journey
– Big Fat Cult gravitates to Horror – Why horror? Find out Chris’s perspective
– What attracts Chris to horror? – Chris reveals his inspiration and influences
– Putting yourself on camera – Advice for filmmakers wanting to show up on screen
– Tips for being confident on camera – Key tricks to shine in front of the camera
– The ‘like’ epidemic & completing sentences – Avoiding common speaking habits
– How to crack social media – Boost your film’s presence with social media tactics
– Indie horror film – What audiences want – What does an audience expect from horror?
– What Chris is tired of seeing in indie films – Common indie horror clichés to avoid
– The ultimate horror movie journal – A guide for any horror filmmaker
– How to publicize your indie film – Essential tools and tips to promote your film
– Highlights from Fright Fest film festival – The top moments from a horror film fest
– Best horror movie ever made? – Chris’s pick for the ultimate horror film
– When people haven’t heard of classics – Surprising horror gaps in film knowledge
– Most disturbing movie scene ever? – Chris’s pick for the scariest scene
– If Chris could reboot a movie – Discover which movie Chris would remake
– Reasons to subscribe – Wrap-up and why you should stick around

Ideal for indie filmmakers, horror enthusiasts, and anyone eager to understand how social media can boost film promotion. Not only will you learn from Chris’s insights on cracking social media algorithms, but you’ll also gain an understanding of horror audience preferences. Moreover, these practical tips, alongside Chris’s entertaining takes on horror classics, make this video a must-watch. So, don’t miss out—subscribe for more!