By creating your movie on your own, you’ve already passed that test. You’ve shown that you can make something, that if a studio gives you a check, you’re actually going to give them something back in return. Combine that with a built-in audience and bam! Now you’ve got leverage! You’re not a dreamer with an idea hoping that someone takes a chance on you. You’re a proven asset who can sit back and wait for the best deal.
