The insider's guide to independent film distribution / Stacey Parks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parks, Stacey.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Marketing.

Motion pictures.

Motion pictures--Distribution.

Motion pictures--Production and direction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (215 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press/Elsevier, c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 t

Contents:

Cover; THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT FILM DISTRIBUTION; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 1 History of Distribution and State of the Market; A Recent History of Distribution; The Current State of the Market: A Reality Check; Suggested Exercises for Part One; 2 Before You Start Production: Getting a Leg Up on Distribution; Get in Touch with the Market; Carefully Consider Genre and Format; Casting for Distribution; Hire a Casting Director; Submit Offers to Agents; Exploit Your Contacts and Go for Out-of-Work Actors; Financing Strategies for Distribution; Set Money Aside for the Last Mile

How Much Will I Make? Realistic Sales Projections for Your FilmMake a Business Plan for Your Film; Suggested Exercises for Part Two; 3 Production Geared Toward Distribution; Shooting Format; The Importance of Stills; Starting Publicity During Production: Get the Buzz Going; Suggested Exercises for Part Three; 4 Postproduction with an Eye Toward Distribution; Get Objective Third-Party Feedback; License Stock Footage; Build Your Press Kit; Suggested Exercises for Part Four; 5 It's in the Can-Now What?; How to Create a Campaign; Applying to Film Festivals: Your Strategy

Finding Producer Reps and Sales AgentsSales Agencies to Consider; Filmmaker Case Study: Percy Angress, in His Own Words; Navigating International Film Markets; A Film-Market Prep Guide; Some Dos and Don'ts When Attending a Film Market; Should I Have a Distributor Screening for My Film?; Suggested Exercises for Part Five; 6 Getting a Distribution Deal; The U.S. Distribution Deal and What to Expect; How to Approach U.S. Distributors Yourself; Filmmaker Case Study: David Basulto, in His Own Words; Foreign Distribution and What to Expect; Expenses Required to Market and Distribute a Film

Filmmaker Case Study: Robert Brinkmann, in His Own WordsSuggested Exercises for Part Six; 7 After the Distribution Deal; When Will I Get Paid?: Distribution Cash Flow; Suggested Exercises for Part Seven; 8 Self-Distribution and Other Alternatives to Traditional Distribution; Filmmaker Case Study: Tamar Halpern, in Her Own Words; On-Demand DVD Distribution; Internet Distribution/Video on Demand (VOD); Posting Your Trailer; Online Film Markets; Filmmaker Case Study: Bradley Beesley, on his Okie Noodling Microcinema Tour; Art-house Cinemas at Which My Films Have Screened

Platform Theatrical ReleaseHybrid Distribution Model; Suggested Exercises for Part Eight; My Very Best Advice to You; Appendix A: Anatomy of a Distribution Agreement; The Terms; Appendix B: Sample U.S. Distribution Contract; Appendix C: Twelve Ways to Market Your Film for Self-Distribution; Appendix D: More Sample Contracts; Subject to Contract; Company B; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786611052362

9781136066382

1136066381

9781281052360

1281052361

9780080478517

0080478514

OCLC:

469589750