Download or read book Short Film Distribution written by Jason Moore and published by Stylus Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for aspiring filmmakers or for a course in short film distribution, this book teaches the fundamentals of promoting and distributing short films and videos. Chapters cover the elements of utilizing social networking to self-promote, entering film festivals, negotiating with broadcast distributors, understanding the various outlets, and distributing alternative work such as Webisodes, demo reels, music videos, and commercials. Readers will follow a five-step distribution plan to maximize the potential of their projects and advance their careers as directors, cinematographers, or editors. The book includes a companion DVD with important contracts, forms, memos, top festivals, and short film buyers. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors.
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 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 Short Films written by Nathan Parker and published by No Exit Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring interviews with experienced professionals from all areas of short filmmaking and distribution, this title includes a DVD of 6 award-winning short films, all discussed as case studies in the book.
Download or read book Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video written by David K. Irving and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director, and explains how their separate energies must combine to create a successful short film or video, from script to final product. This guide offers extensive examples from award-winning shorts and includes insightful quotes from the filmmakers themselves describing the problems they encountered and how they solved them. The companion website contains useful forms and information on grants and financing sources, distributors, film and video festivals, film schools, internet sources for short works, and professional associations.
Download or read book Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video written by David K. Irving and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director, and explains how their separate energies must combine to create a successful short film or video, from script to final product. This guide offers extensive examples from award-winning shorts and includes insightful quotes from the filmmakers themselves describing the problems they encountered and how they solved them. The companion website contains useful forms and information on grants and financing sources, distributors, film and video festivals, film schools, internet sources for short works, and professional associations.
Download or read book The SHORT Guide to Producing written by Charles Merzbacher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Charles Merzbacher offers a concise, definitive guide to the essential skills, techniques and logistics of producing short films, focusing on the practical knowledge needed for line producing and overseeing smaller-scale productions. Drawing on insights from real-life production scenarios, veteran filmmaker and instructor Charles Merzbacher takes producers through every stage of the production process, from fundraising, preproduction and planning to the producer’s role in postproduction and distribution. Key topics include: Finding a worthy project; Schedules and budgets; Managing the casting process; Recruiting and managing crew; Location scouting; Legal and safety issues; Running a production; Negotiating music rights; And much more! An accompanying website—available at theshortseries.com—offers document templates for contracts, call sheets, budgets and other production forms, as well as sample production documents and short video guides featuring top industry professionals.
Download or read book Why So Short written by Chloe C. Gebacz and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis examines the short film industry and how it is adapting to new online viewing platforms. It first aims to answer why short filmmakers create short films when they perform in the marketplace as an economically irrational investment. It finds several conclusions including gaining experience, funding a feature film, exploring a new genre, and escaping Hollywood pressures. After concluding why short films are made, this paper studies what the current model for short film distribution is - the film festival - observing a current oversaturation within the festival market, as well as the struggles to be noticed in a festival as a short filmmaker. Alternatively this thesis examines a new form of distribution for short filmmakers: online distribution. It explores what online distribution looks like for a short filmmaker in terms of financial earnings and audience availability. Additionally it closely studies two major players in the online video industry: YouTube and Vimeo. This thesis concludes with a comparison of festival distribution versus online distribution, as well as recommendations for future research in the short film industry.
Download or read book How Not to Make a Short Film written by Roberta Marie Munroe and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can make a short film, right? Just grab some friends and your handheld and you can do it in a weekend or two before being accepted to a slew of film festivals, right? Wrong. Roberta Munroe screened short film submissions at Sundance for five years, and is an award-winning short filmmaker in her own right. So she knows a thing or two about how not to make a short film. From the first draft of your script to casting, production, editing, and distribution, this is your one-stop primer for breaking into the business. Featuring interviews with many of today's most talented writers, producers, and directors, as well as revealing stories (e.g., what to do when the skinhead crack addict next door begins screaming obscenities as soon as you call "action") from the sets of her own short films, Roberta walks you through the minefield of mistakes that an aspiring filmmaker can make--so that you don't have to make them yourself.
Download or read book Short Films 101 written by Frederick Levy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-04 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does a young filmmaker begin? With the right short-film concept and this book! The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood. Here's the authoritative handbook by one of Hollywood's most connected insiders that offers a step-by-step guide through the entire creative process of shooting a short film, as well as expert advice from established filmmakers, and a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can.Topics covered include: € Concept € Budget € Finding equipment € Assembling a crew € Casting € Arranging for location € Locating festivals and ancillary markets € Working with the unions € Film vs. digital video Plus:€ A list of film schools € Oscar-winning shorts and nominees € A selection of short-film festivals € Actual short-film budgets € Sample scripts and shooting schedules € A helpful short-film glossary
Download or read book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur written by IFH Books and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's harder today than ever before for independent filmmakers to make money with their films. From predatory film distributors ripping them off to huckster film aggregators who prey upon them, the odds are stacked against the indie filmmaker. The old distribution model for making money with indie film is broken and there needs to be a change. The future of independent filmmaking is the entrepreneurial filmmaker or the Filmtrepreneur®. In Rise of the Filmtrepreneur® author and filmmaker Alex Ferrari breaks down how to actually make money with independent film projects and shows filmmakers how to turn their indie films into profitable businesses. This is not all theory, Alex uses multiple real-world case studies to illustrate each part of his method. this book shows you the step by step way to turn your filmmaking passion into a profitable career. If you are making a feature film, series or any kind of video content, The Filmtrepreneur® Method will set you up for success.
Download or read book In Short written by Eileen Elsey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work looks at the history of the short film and its current role. It focuses on contemporary short-film producers and directors, and its role as a training opportunity for new talent. It also covers issues of distribution, funding, exhibition, festivals, training and publications.
Download or read book The Guerrilla Rep written by Ben Yennie and published by Ben Yennie. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first and so far only book on Film Markets. A Film Market is the best place a filmmaker can go to get traditional, non-DIY Distribution. The first edition of this book was used as a text at more than ten film schools in the US, and the book has an endorsement from the host of the #1 Filmmaking podcast on iTunes, and advice from 8 distributors.
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 Making Short Films Third Edition written by Clifford Thurlow and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-05-25 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making movies is the most exciting way to earn a living and it is not surprising that media and film studies remain the most popular courses at colleges across the western world. A short film provides an opportunity for elliptical, poetic, condensed story telling. Shorts can take risks rarely seen in features. It is the arena where a strong voice or individual vision is possible; an invitation for experimentation and originality. Making Short Films, 3rd edition is entirely revised and restructured, providing a much more complete and detailed guide to filmmaking, with more information on new technology, illustrations and ideas for best practice.
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 Short Films 2 0 written by Mikel J. Wisler and published by Doxanous Media. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The digital age has dramatically changed the purpose and nature of short films. Since 2005, YouTube has provided short video content to people around the world and, in the process, has forever altered how we watch and make short films. As a result, both new and seasoned filmmakers are seizing fresh opportunities to reach audiences. Short Films 2.0 explores how short filmmaking has adapted to the online world, why these changes have occurred, and how filmmakers can go about creating new short films that engage audiences. Mikel J. Wisler draws from over a decade of experience directing, writing, and producing award-winning short films in order to shine a light on the evolution of short films and their new structure in the digital age. Drawing on science, philosophy, and real world examples, this book explores the impact that the digital age has had on short film length, plot structure, audience expectations, film festival reception, and more. "A very useful resource for filmmakers. Mikel's obvious love of the short film genre comes shining through. His thoughtful analysis and useful links to short films make this a practical tool for filmmakers facing the challenges of not only making short films but getting them in front of viewers." - Zach Lipovsky, Film Director, and Designer of Shot Lister & Script Speaker "Whether it's your first short film or your 50th, this is great advice and wonderful insight on the current reality and the future of short films. A must have book for any filmmaker." - Kate Chaplin, Filmmaker & Podcaster. www.katechaplin.com "Whether you're a seasoned professional or a novice, Short Films 2.0 offers amazingly invaluable insight into the world of short filmmaking in the current generation while also offering valuable resources to further grow in the craft." - Chris Esper, Filmmaker and Creator of The Filmmaker's Journey YouTube channel
