The insider's guide to independent film distribution /
Stacey Parks.
- 2nd ed.
- Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Focal Press, 2012.
- xi, 156 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
I. IntroductionII. State of the Market: A Reality CheckAdd a brief history of film distributionAdd interview with Dylan Leiner of Sony Pictures Classics (or comparable source) on how the U.S theatrical market has changed over the last 5-10 years.III. Before you start Production: Getting a leg-up on Distributiona. Getting in touch with the market: Doing Market Researchb. The importance of genre and formatc. Casting for distributiond. Financing options - to include domestic and foreign pre-sales, private investors, completing a business plan, etc.Add interview with Packaging agent from William Morris AgencySuggested Exercises: (will add in 3-5 suggested exercises to appeal to academic market)IV. Production Geared Towards Distributiona. Shooting digital vs. Filmb. The importance of stillsc. Starting publicity during production: blogs, production diaries, hiring an PR agent, etc.Interview with Michael Baker, head of Acquisitions and Development for Think FilmSuggested Exercises:V. Post-Production geared Towards Distributiona. M&E Tracksb. Trailersc. Musicd. Third party feedbackAdd short interview/blurbs from buyers and distributors on post-production elements and what they mean in terms of getting distribution.Suggested Exercises:VI. It's in the can, now what: Creating Your Distribution Strategya. Creating a campaignb. Applying to film festivals: what are the first tier, and second tier film festivalsc. Finding Producers Reps and Sales Agentsd. Navigating International Film and TV marketse. Should I have a Distributor screening for my film?Add interviews with Foreign Sales Agents in the UK and FranceSuggested Exercises:VII. Getting a Distribution deala. The U.S Distribution dealb. Foreign Sales and What to Expectc. Non-theatrical distribution and ancillary marketsd. Diagram/Table of expenses required to market and distribute an independent filmAdd in interviews/blurbs with filmmakers who were NOT successful getting distribution and what they would do differently.Suggested Exercises:VIII. Dealing with the Distributor After you get a Deala. Anatomy of a Distribution Contractb. How much will I make: Realistic Sales Projections for your filmc. When will I get paid? Typical cash flow situationsSuggested Exercises:IX. Alternatives to Traditional Distributiona. On Demand DVD distributionb. Video on Demand distributionc. Online film and television marketsd. Platform theatrical releaseInterview with Betsy Chasse 'What the Bleep Do We Know'Suggested Exercises:X. The future of Distribution a. How technology is changing DistributionXI. ConclusionInterview Stephen Winter 'Tarnation'Appendix A: Ten successful indies and what made them successfulAppendix B: Distribution Agency Guide (US and outside US)Appendix C: Anatomy of a Distribution AgreementAppendix D: Sales Projections per Territory
Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. This manual can help you learn how to sell your movie to a studio, a cable network, a video distributor, or an international buyer. It also looks at self-distribution and other alternatives to traditional distribution.
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Motion pictures--Marketing. Motion pictures--Distribution. Motion pictures--Production and direction.