Download or read book The Basic Guide to Doing Your Own Film Distribution written by Gini Graham Scott and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basic Guide to Doing Your Own Film Distribution provides the essential guidelines for distributing your own film. After an overview in Part I of the various steps to take to be successful, the next four parts deal with the major ways to increase awareness and sales. Part II covers setting up theatrical screenings. Part III describe setting up and promoting local screenings. Part IV discusses getting into film festivals and winning awards. Part V offers tips on how to set up online sales through aggregators, video on demand platforms, and your own website or landing page.The book is formatted like a journal, so readers can write down their ideas for what to do after reading each tip.The book is part of a series of short books, in which each book features tips and techniques for becoming more successful in the film industry.GINI GRAHAM SCOTT, PhD is a screenplay writer, indie film producer, and TV game/reality show developer, plus a nonfiction writer who has published over 200 books, 50 for traditional publishers and 150 for her own company Changemakers Publishing. She also writes, reviews, and ghostwrites scripts and books for clients. She has written scripts for 20 feature films and has written and executive produced 10 films and TV projects.
Download or read book Think Outside the Box Office written by Jon Reiss and published by Hybrid Cinema. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the digital revolution has democratised film production, a new hybrid model of distribution is the way independent filmmakers can take control of their own distribution. This approach is not just DIY or Web-based - it combines the best techniques from each distribution arena, old and new. In Think Outside the Box Office, Reiss explains audience identification and targeting, negotiating split-rights agreements, the new role of film festivals and more.
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to Independent Film Distribution written by Stacey Parks and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. Although this may be good news for aspiring filmmakers, it also means that the oversupply of independent films on the market has caused acquisition prices to dramatically decrease. As a result, producers and investors rarely recover their initial investment in the films they make. But don't be discouraged! Use this book to learn the realities of the market in advance and map out a winning distribution plan. This comprehensive manual for filmmakers and producers dedicated to film distribution and the marketplace could mean the difference between getting your film out to the public and keeping it "in the can." Learn how to sell your movie to a studio, a cable network, a video distributor, or international buyers. Self-distribution and other alternatives to traditional distribution are also considered. As well, you'll hear some success stories from producers and hear directly from buyers what they are seeking. Stacey Parks has worked with dozens of hungry filmmakers to get their films a distribution deal and knows how frustrating the whole process can be. Let her tell you how you can take control of your filmmaking career and start getting your work seen by audiences with a few little-known distribution secrets. Features include: * Interviews and case studies with producers and distributors * Ten Ways to Market Your Film for Self-Distribution * Sales Projections per Territory * Distribution Resource Listings * Negotiation tips for distribution agreements * Sample distribution agreements
Download or read book What Film Schools Don t Tell You written by Kelly Schwarze and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-05 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Film Schools Don't Tell You, is the perfect guide for any filmmaker or content creator looking to make product and sell in the marketplace. This easy and straight-forward guide can help you transform your cinematic dreams into a profitable business model.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Distributing an Indie Film written by Gini Scott and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO DISTRIBUTING AN INDIE FILM provides a step-by-step guide for setting up distribution for your film. It is designed primarily for independent filmmakers who are distributing their first few films with budgets ranging from under $200,000 to a few million. It is divided into six sections which include: - an overview of the distribution process, which describes the many channels for distributing a film, creating a realistic strategy, and approaching and assessing distributors and sales agents. - creating your printed materials and deliverables, such as creating a poster, screener, trailer, and a complete film in different formats - publicizing your film, from working with a publicist to doing it yourself; topics covered include creating press releases, a press kit, and a media portfolio, and contacting the media - entering film festivals, including deciding which festivals to enter, upping your chances of getting in, and increasing your ability to get awards and attention - arranging for theatrical screenings, from setting up screenings and making deals to building an audience - making contacts at the AFM, whether you attend or make connections from afar. The book is drawn from the author's experiences in distributing and promoting her own feature film, attending festivals and conferences, going to the AFM, helping clients who have set up theatrical screenings, and doing research on recent developments and trends in distribution.
Download or read book 10 Keys for Doing Your Own Film Distribution written by Gini Scott and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 Keys for Doing Your Own Film Distribution describes the advantages of doing your own distribution when you haven't found a distributor or to help you find a distributor. It also provides an overview of the many different platforms for distributing your film, from contacting retail channels to setting up your own showings and selling off your website. The book is formatted like a journal, so readers can write down their ideas for what to do after reading each tip.The book is part of a series of short books, in which each book features tips and techniques for becoming more successful in the film industry.GINI GRAHAM SCOTT, PhD is a screenplay writer, indie film producer, and TV game/reality show developer, plus a nonfiction writer who has published over 200 books, 50 for traditional publishers and 150 for her own company Changemakers Publishing. She also writes, reviews, and ghostwrites scripts and books for clients. She has written scripts for 20 feature films and has written and executive produced 10 films and TV projects.
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to Independent Film Distribution written by Stacey Parks and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. Although this may be good news for aspiring filmmakers, it also means that the oversupply of independent films on the market has caused acquisition prices to dramatically decrease. As a result, producers and investors rarely recover their initial investment in the films they make. But don't be discouraged! Use this book to learn the realities of the market in advance and map out a winning distribution plan. This comprehensive manual for filmmakers and producers dedicated to film distribution and the marketplace could mean the difference between getting your film out to the public and keeping it "in the can. Learn how to sell your movie to a studio, a cable network, a video distributor, or an international buyer. Self-distribution and other alternatives to traditional distribution are also considered. In addition, you'll hear some success stories from producers and hear exactly what buyers are seeking. Stacey Parks has worked with hundreds of hungry filmmakers to get their films a distribution deal and knows how frustrating the whole process can be. Let her show you how you can take control of your filmmaking career and start getting your work seen by audiences with a few little-known distribution secrets. Features include: . Interviews and case studies with producers and distributors . Ten ways to market your film for self-distribution . Sales projections per territory . Distribution resources listings . Negotiation tips for distribution agreements . Sample distribution agreements . What you must know to get your independent film distributed . Written by a distributor who knows the process inside and out . Interviews with buyers and acquisitions executives from every sector of the business on what kinds of films they look for, what they're sick of seeing, and how their acquisitions processes work . Website features sample distribution agreements, budgets, and more! New to this edition: . Completely updated for modern distribution practices (broadcast, DVD, VOD, and other kinds of distribution deals) . New coverage on crowd-funding, social media, film marketing, and deal memos . Get the best inside distribution secrets from brand new interviews with an international cast of directors, producers, and distribution experts who share their experiences . Companion website features helpful downloadable forms and templates, sample distribution memos, and a great resource section
Download or read book Short Film Distribution written by David M Lorenz and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you made a short film and are wondering how to share it with the world? How to get it screened by festivals? How to sell it successfully? Or whether you should publish it online? Then this is the book for you.Hundreds of short films are released every day, but many of them get lost in the sheer flood of projects. Filmmakers are often frustrated because there are numerous distribution options, but they don't know which ones are best for their film. Others pay a lot of money for distribution, but without the desired success and finally give up with a broken heart. But there is another way!As an independent filmmaker and also as an employee of a large film agency, I have promoted short films for more than a decade. By evaluating thousands of projects, I learned how to release and market them most effectively and successfully.By now my own films have been screened at over 800 festivals worldwide, won numerous awards, and usually sold for a profit.In this book, I'll share with you all the insights I've gathered over the years.
Download or read book The Independent s Guide to Film Distributors written by Michele Meek and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Independent's Guide to Film Distributors is the definitive guide of independent film distributors. Here you will find the contact and acquisition details of nearly 200 U.S. distributors carefully chosen by The Independent's team for their focus on acquiring independent media - documentaries, narrative features, experimental films, shorts, and animation. Whether you are a seasoned independent mediamaker, grassroots activist, or aspiring director, The Independent's Guide to Film Distributors will arm you with the information, advice, and resources needed to distribute your work: * Comprehensive profiles of distributors with acquisition contacts and company descriptions, along with the genres, lengths and subject matters each acquires * Tips on approaching distributors, prepping your film for distribution, and handling the contract negotiation * In-depth interviews with leading independent distributors such as Cinema Guild, Facets Multimedia, and Samuel Goldywn Films.
Download or read book Swimming Upstream A Lifesaving Guide to Short Film Distribution written by Sharon Badal and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-07-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short films have come into their own, not least in part due to the incredible new ways to distribute them, including the Web, cell phones, new festivals devoted to shorts--even television and theatres. This is the ultimate guide for anyone who's made a short film and wonders what to do next. Whether your short film is meant to be a calling card, a segue to a feature film, or you just want to recoup some of the costs, this book describes the potential paths for distribution. Written by the short film programmer of the Tribeca Film Festival and featuring contributions from top film festival directors, as well as studio, marketing, and technology executives, this book shows you what's important to the decision makers and gatekeepers. This is the definitive handbook filled with insider information available nowhere else.
Download or read book The Independent s Guide to Film Distribution written by Minhae Shim and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Independent's Guide to Film Distribution, Second Edition is the definitive guide to North American independent film and media distributors and a crucial tool for filmmakers who want to find their audience. The updated edition features a directory of more than 200 distribution companies that acquire narrative features, documentaries, experimental films, shorts, and more. There's also advice from experts, as well as conversations with principals at Oscilloscope Laboratories, Sony Pictures Classics, Drafthouse Films, New Day Films and other industry leaders. Whether you're new to DIY distribution, or a veteran of independent film, this is an indispensable resource.
Download or read book Dictionary of Film Finance and Distribution written by John W. Cones and published by Algora Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary is an aid to anyone involved in seeking to finance a feature film project, especially independents. It covers terms used in film production and distribution, marketing, accounting, insurance, securities, corporate structures and general financial arenas. All of the principal forms of feature film finance are covered, including studio/distributors, production companies, lending institutions, co-financing, pre-sales, grants, foreign and passive investor financing involving the sale of a security.
Download or read book The Basic Guide to Pitching Producing and Distributing Your Film written by Gini Graham Scott and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basic Guide to Pitching, Producing and Distributing Your Film features 70 tips on how to successfully pitch your script or TV series, produce your film, and find a distributor for your completed film. It suggests how to create a Show Bible for a TV or streaming series, and it includes chapters on producing a low-cost documentary and on the legal basics for producing a feature film or documentary. It describes how to find a distributor, what to submit, and what to expect in a distributor contract.The book is formatted like a journal, so readers can write down their ideas for what to do after reading each tip.The book combines seven short books in a series, in which each book features 10 tips and techniques for becoming more successful in the film industry.GINI GRAHAM SCOTT, PhD is a screenplay writer, indie film producer, and TV game/reality show developer, plus a nonfiction writer who has published over 200 books, 50 for traditional publishers and 150 for her own company Changemakers Publishing. She also writes, reviews, and ghostwrites scripts and books for clients. She has written scripts for 20 feature films and has written and executive produced 10 films and TV projects.
Download or read book The Documentary Distribution Toolkit written by Rachel Gordon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mapping out a diverse journey through documentary distribution, this book is a comprehensive global how-to reference guide, providing insights into the landscape of documentary distribution; targeting the right audiences to expand the reach of your documentary; and building a sustainable career. Detailing how to prepare your documentary, strategies for crowdfunding, working with documentary organizations and online platforms and outlining the channels to consider, The Documentary Distribution Toolkit demystifies the process of distributing your documentary. Featuring case studies and interviews including filmmaker Alice Elliot, representatives from public television stations such as ARTE, ZDF, Al Jazeera, TRT (Turkey), NHK, as well as drawing on author Rachel Gordon’s over 20 years of experience working in documentary distribution. Foregrounding documentaries for non-profit and educational purposes, each chapter gives guidance on how to think locally and globally, on money matters to consider, and personal questions to answer before proceeding to help filmmakers manage their time, money and energy wisely. This book empowers the filmmaker to distribute their documentary in an effective and strategic manner. Providing concrete advice on how to navigate the documentary ecosystem beyond the classroom, this is the ideal book for professional and emerging documentary filmmakers, as well as students who are looking to distribute their documentary films.
Download or read book Chris Gore s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide 4th edition written by Chris Gore and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2010-05-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guerrilla guide to marketing and selling an indie film. Some people are just there for the loot bags. But most of the people at a film festival are trying to market and sell an independent film. Don’t be just one of the horde. Use Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide to help your indie film stand out! Entertainment Weekly loves Gore’s book, calling it a “treatise on schmoozing, bullying, and otherwise weaseling one’s way into the cinematic madness known as film festivals.” The newly revised and updated fourth edition includes full listings for more than 1,000 film festivals, with complete tips and contact information, plus in-depth analysis of the Big Ten festivals. With detailed, fresh how-tos for marketing, distributing, and selling a film and using websites to build buzz, plus interviews with top festival filmmakers, step-by-steps on what to do after your film gets accepted, and explanations of how to distribute a film, Chris Gore’s guide tells filmmakers exactly how to become a player in the indie world. Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide includes access to Chris Gore’s online database with complete listings for more than 1,000 festivals—find the best for indie, documentary, short, student, digital, and animation!
Download or read book Marketing and Selling Your Film Around the World written by John Durie and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It includes essential information and advice on such subjects as securing a sales agent, providing agents and distributors with necessary promotional materials, working the film markets and festivals, and understanding the audience demographics and the industry business practices peculiar to specific territories."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Indie Film Producing written by Suzanne Lyons and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
