{"id":36742,"date":"2023-01-09T11:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=36742"},"modified":"2024-01-20T09:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T09:51:41","slug":"10-indie-film-merch-items-you-should-sell-to-your-fans-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/10-indie-film-merch-items-you-should-sell-to-your-fans-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"10 indie film merch items you should sell to your fans in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just like Hollywood films, indie films need a lot of promotion nowadays, and one way to do this is through movie merch.<\/span><\/p>\n

But here’s the thing\u2014 you gotta stand out so it’s worth it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Since there is already a lot of merch released to market popular films, it can be hard to think of something that would catch the attention of the fans. <\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, it becomes harder to choose from all the available merch that you can offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to worry though, because in this article we will be talking about 10 custom indie film merch items that would surely turn heads (without spending too much).<\/span><\/p>\n

#1. PINS<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Let\u2019s start with pins. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is one of the common ones but it still does the trick, so long as you make a catchy design.<\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t have to be the usual button pin<\/strong><\/a>, mind you. There are still a lot of ways you can design pins because they are highly customizable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from the customizable design that can be printed on them, you can also have them in different shapes, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Article:<\/b><\/p>\n

Do People Still Wear Buttons, Pins, And Badges?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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#2. STICKERS<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Stickers are another common merch in every other business there is music, restaurants, gyms, you name it! <\/span><\/p>\n

And it’s awesome as a movie merch, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

It still is good merch to offer to your fans despite it being common because they\u2019re cheap but still cool. Plus, they’re easy to store and ship.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many options for customizing a sticker. You can choose the type of sticker you want to have. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can opt for the usual paper ones, but it would be best to have them in PVC instead since these are more durable. <\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the puffy type of stickers which would, for sure, add appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#3. T-SHIRTS<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Of course, we can’t make this list without the best-selling classic merch t-shirts<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This will never be excluded from any must-have merch to offer since they seem to be the staple merch, not just in the music industry but in any type of industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a cool design for your t-shirt and make it attractive. Don\u2019t overdo it, make it simple but still reflect the premise of your film.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember that this is like your walking billboard or poster, so better utilize it well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#4. POSTERS<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Posters<\/strong>\u00a0are simply a must. But you gotta do it right to make it work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a lot of sizes you can go with, it\u2019s all up to you, but if you\u2019re selling this to your fans, it would be better to provide poster tubes for them. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019ll be hard if it\u2019s not packed inside a poster tube since it might get damaged during transit.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s even better is you can design the poster tube too, instead of the plain Kraft ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fans would surely love it. <\/span><\/p>\n

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#5. PHONE CASES<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Everyone has cellphones so adding this to your list of merch is a no-brainer.<\/p>\n

A tip: It would be best to maybe make at least two versions. <\/span>One that\u2019s simple and one that\u2019s more creative and extra. <\/span><\/p>\n

You won\u2019t know what fans really prefer so it would be best to give them at least two options.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#6. KEYCHAINS<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Keychains would be an awesome addition to your merch line. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve planned on an enamel pin, you can have the same design for your keychain. That way you won\u2019t have to worry about the design much.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can still add another design if you want to though, just to give fans a few more options.<\/span> You never know, they might want it all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#7. POP SOCKETS<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Another recent addition to cell phone decoration is the pop sockets.<\/span><\/p>\n

You would want to make sure that your pop sockets would go well with your phone case merch if you ever decide to have both.\u00a0<\/span>It can be another marketing strategy<\/a> for you to have them match each other. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fans might buy both if you do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

But aside from design, you have to make sure they are made of high-quality material. <\/span>Ensure that they\u2019re durable and I\u2019m pretty sure fans would love to have them on cell phone cases for longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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#8. CAPS<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Caps would be another great wearable merch<\/strong><\/a> to have for your film. <\/span><\/p>\n

Just make sure the design would catch other people\u2019s attention and make them want to have them or get curious about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kinds Of Promotional Caps & Hats- What\u2019s Best For Your Promotions?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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#9. SOUNDTRACK ALBUMS<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Another must-have is your film\u2019s original soundtrack album. <\/span><\/p>\n

Film fans love their favorite film\u2019s soundtrack and what\u2019s stopping you from giving them an album with it playing fave track after fave track?<\/span><\/p>\n

Fans would be demanding this for sure, so be ready to spend some for these. You can of course choose to only have a digital release of the soundtrack album, but a physical one, maybe even just on CDs<\/strong><\/a>, would be better.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#10. UNIQUE MERCH FROM THE FILM<\/b><\/h3>\n

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And lastly, you should have unique merch that fans saw in your film. <\/span><\/p>\n

A very great example of that would be the hot dog fingers from the film <\/span>Everything Everywhere All At Once<\/span><\/i>. Another one would be the wands from the <\/span>Harry Potter<\/span><\/i> series.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a cool one to offer to your fans because this is like giving them a piece of your movie. It\u2019s a merch that would instantly remind them of your film when they see it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, you can\u2019t sell them merch about a random thing seen in your film. It has to be something that can elicit emotion from fans, whether that be happiness, sadness, or mirth.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can also be something that\u2019s important to the plot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A24 Films And Their Awesome Merch<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve finally reached the end of the list!<\/b><\/h3>\n

Merchandise is a must for your indie films.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a way for fans to recognize each other and that helps build relationships between strangers who are fans of the same film.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from that, it\u2019s a great way to promote your film to other people outside your circle or your fans\u2019 circle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just make sure that the merch is of high quality, durable, and catchy. Of course, we’re here to help you with that. We’ve made merch for many indie films. Check out our portfolio…<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

and if you’re impressed, hit us up!<\/a><\/p>\n

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James Hill<\/i><\/b>\u00a0is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a>, a CD\/DVD,\u00a0custom vinyl records<\/a> and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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