Filmmakers Keep 90% | Ethan X Evans Built The Indie Tube

What if you could distribute your own movies, keep 90% of eligible paid sales, and stop waiting for Hollywood, Netflix, or Amazon to give you an opportunity?

On this episode of Diversified Game, host Kellen Coleman interviews Ethan X Evans, filmmaker, director, actor, technology entrepreneur, and founder of The Indie Tube, an independent streaming platform giving filmmakers more control over their content, distribution, and revenue.

Ethan shares how he dropped out of high school at 15, faced the possibility of 15 years in prison, earned his GED, learned technology and programming, and eventually built his own streaming platform for approximately $20,000.

Today, Ethan says The Indie Tube has surpassed 100,000 users and expanded internationally, including into African markets.

Unlike traditional distribution models, The Indie Tube allows filmmakers to upload their own projects, build channels, access analytics, and monetize through different revenue models. Creators can retain 90% of eligible rental, purchase, and subscription revenue.

And here's something even better: Filmmakers can import videos from YouTube or Vimeo without abandoning those platforms.

We discuss what it takes to build technology, survive setbacks, create opportunities, and own your distribution instead of depending on someone else's algorithm.

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. OWN YOUR DISTRIBUTION
You don't have to wait for Netflix, Amazon, or Hollywood to recognize your talent. Build alternative distribution channels and create opportunities for yourself.

2. LEARN SKILLS THAT BUILD WEALTH
Ethan used his programming knowledge to develop The Indie Tube for approximately $20,000, demonstrating how technical skills can reduce startup costs and create ownership opportunities.

3. KEEP MORE OF YOUR MONEY
The Indie Tube offers filmmakers 90% of eligible rental, purchase, and subscription revenue. Understanding your distribution agreements and intellectual property rights is critical.

4. FAILURE IS NOT FINAL
After launching in 2018, Ethan experienced a major hacking incident and had to rebuild. Instead of abandoning the business, he continued developing the platform.

5. AI SHOULD ENHANCE YOUR TALENT
Ethan believes artificial intelligence should help filmmakers become more efficient, not replace the creativity, judgment, and storytelling that make films valuable.

We also discuss:

How Ethan became a film director

Getting your first TV and film opportunities

Why IMDb credits matter

Building a successful technology company

Why creators should avoid shortcuts

The challenges of building a Black-owned streaming platform

Growing from 40,000 to over 100,000 users

Independent filmmakers in Africa

Expanding into South Africa and Ghana

Filmmaking opportunities for underserved youth

How AI is changing the entertainment industry

The future of immersive films and digital entertainment

How to build a team and pursue your vision

CHAPTERS

00:00 Meet filmmaker Ethan X Evans
01:27 Building The Indie Tube for $20,000
05:01 Why Ethan refuses to chase easy attention
10:14 From technology entrepreneur to film director
15:01 Why film credits and recognition matter
17:48 Surviving a hack and rebuilding
21:32 Why filmmakers can keep 90%
23:22 Growing toward one million users
24:57 African filmmakers and global distribution
28:45 Building the mobile app and using AI
35:47 Why The Indie Tube needs more filmmakers
38:21 Teaching filmmaking to underserved youth
41:00 Creating filmmaking workshops
43:01 Can AI replace human filmmakers?
46:49 The future of immersive cinema
48:47 How to connect with Ethan X Evans

CONNECT WITH ETHAN X EVANS

The Indie Tube:
https://theindietube.com

Personal Website:
https://7thlevelagency.com/ethan/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yeahimthedirector/

IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10278361/

ARE YOU AN INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER?

Whether you're creating short films, documentaries, feature films, or television series, explore The Indie Tube as another potential home for your work.

You don't necessarily have to leave YouTube or Vimeo to expand your distribution.

Visit https://theindietube.com

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