Filmmaker resource · Printable checklist
Independent Film EPK Checklist
The core assets that help a journalist, reviewer, podcaster, programmer, or distributor understand your film quickly.
The essential story materials
- One-sentence logline
- Short and long synopsis
- Director statement
- Key cast and crew biographies
- Complete credits
- Production notes and relevant story background
Visual and viewing assets
- Poster or key art in web and print-ready sizes
- Captioned production stills with photographer credits
- Trailer link
- Private screener link with simple access instructions
- Approved headshots
- Film and company logos where relevant
Proof and release information
- Official festival selections, nominations, and awards—with documentation
- Existing reviews and press links
- Release date and current or expected platforms
- Distributor or aggregator information
- Runtime, genre, country, language, and content notes
Make it easy to use
- Use clear filenames
- Put current assets in one shared folder
- Confirm every public claim
- Identify who may be interviewed
- Include one reliable press contact
