Outside the Box [Office] and Not a Serious Human
invite you and a guest to attend
 

A Special Theatrical Screening of

SELL YOUR HOUSE

Directed by Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering
Produced by Deborah Lee Smith, Eric Foss, and Brandon Pickering

Followed by a 30-minute Sell Your House Distribution Seminar
that goes behind the scenes of the filmmakers' self-distribution model
+ Q&A with SCA Alumnus Eric Foss

7:00 P.M. on Monday, July 13th, 2026

The Eileen Norris Cinema Theater at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP
 

About Sell Your House

They had no money and no connections. But James had a house. How two friends made a successful million dollar movie called “The Last Stop in Yuma County.” And the lessons we learned along the way.

Provided courtesy of Not a Serious Human. Running time: 95 minutes.

https://sellyourhousefilm.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sellyourhousefilm/
https://www.tiktok.com/@sell.your.house.film

About the Guest

ERIC FOSS (Director, DP, SCA Alumnus)

A survival TV show cameraman who found himself on his friend's set, The Last Stop in Yuma County, filming what would become Sell Your House. For the next three years he went broke shooting 300 hours of footage, editing with Brandon while living on separate coasts, and trying to understand how the hell indie film distribution works!

About the Sell Your House Distribution Seminar

Sell Your House director Eric Foss had no idea what indie film distribution was when he started documenting the equally ignorant James and Francis on their journey through the production and distribution of The Last Stop in Yuma County. Throughout the three and a half year process of making this documentary, the traditional path taken by most indie films became more defined: Go to film festivals, hire a sales rep, build buzz with a good PR team, and find a distributor. What also became clear was the drawbacks of this traditional model. The Sell Your House distribution seminar uses the behind the scenes story of The Last Stop of Yuma County as a case study for traditional indie distribution and compares that to the self-distribution path Sell Your House is taking. Both models have their positives and negatives and it is important for every budding filmmaker to understand the terms, options, and drawbacks of each before they blindly venture into this essential process. We all want to make our art, but making movies is expensive, and you won’t be able to continue doing it unless you figure out how to make money. The first step to that process is understanding how the industry works and this seminar exists to define a foundation for filmmakers to work off of so that they are prepared when the day comes for their first distribution meeting. Come learn the tricks of the trade! As an added bonus, all attendees will receive a copy of the slideshow for future reference.

About Outside the Box [Office]

Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. The series draws from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain.

To view the calendar of screenings, click here

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Check-In & Reservations

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC School of Cinematic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Assistant Dean, Programming and Special Events, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu