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Distribution, Marketing, and Crowdfunding: How A PMD Can Be Instrumental In Getting Your Film NoticedDistribution, Marketing, and Crowdfunding: How A PMD Can Be Instrumental In Getting Your Film Noticed
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Working AFM®: A Filmmaker's Guide to Maximizing the Market
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Sample Sales Projection Chart: Six Distribution Revenue Streams
Sample Sales Projection Chart: Six Distribution Revenue Streams A look at the different platforms that make up the independent film distribution pie, the potential revenue of each, and how it all fits together. . . . More
Video Training: Anatomy of a Pre-Sale
Video Training: Anatomy of a Pre-Sale Pre-sales are very few and far between but they can happen with the right types of projects. In this video training we dissect what makes a project appealing for potential pre-sales. . . . More

THE POST-CANNES REPORT: HOW TO SURVIVE PRODUCING A FILM FOR THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE - A VIRTUAL SEMINAR
THE POST-CANNES REPORT: HOW TO SURVIVE PRODUCING A FILM FOR THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE - A VIRTUAL SEMINAR The new economy and all the 2.0 distribution possibilities are great for lower budget films if you are looking to recoup your investment. But what about for films budgeted $1 million and higher? How do you survive this higher budgeted landscape when you need to recoup much bigger revenue numbers? In this post Cannes Report Virtual Seminar I give you my top strategies for how to plan for financing and distribution. . . . More

SELLING MORE ONLINE: AN INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSE
SELLING MORE ONLINE: AN INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSE An online course focused on teaching your how to create a blueprint to sell your film online. Selling More Online provides a step-by-step guide to create (and implement) a strategy for marketing, promoting and SELLING DVD's and downloads of your film online. . . . More
Worldwide Independent Film Distributors Database
Worldwide Independent Film Distributors Database Our proprietary database of worldwide independent film distributors covering worldwide theatrical, home entertainment and broadcast distributors distributors. . . . More
DISSECTING DISTRIBUTION: An Introductory Course To Independent Film Distribution
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DOWNLOAD: Distributor & Sales Agent Inquiry Samples
DOWNLOAD: Distributor & Sales Agent Inquiry Samples So when inquiring with a sales agent or distributor about acquiring your film, just how do you do it? How do you approach them and what do you say? Good questions. So we made up this handy guide of examples to give you a good idea. . . . More
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DOWNLOAD: SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PRODUCER & SALES AGENT
DOWNLOAD: SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PRODUCER & SALES AGENT So what does a contract look like between a Producer and a Sales Agent? What terms might a Sales Agent ask for? How long? What percentage of sales might a Sales Agent ask for when representing your film? . . . More

DOWNLOAD: Worldwide DVD Sales Projections
DOWNLOAD: Worldwide DVD Sales Projections So what prices are buyers from around the world paying to acquire DVD's? We look at the current prices being paid for films on a territory-by-territory basis. . . . More
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