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DVD ECONOMICS: A Breakdown of Traditional U.S. DVD DistributionDVD ECONOMICS: A Breakdown of Traditional U.S. DVD Distribution
When considering how much you will budget for a project, whether it be for a a straight-to-DVD project like a fitness video or a narrative feature film, it's crucial to have an understanding of the economics of DVD distribution the costs involved and its affect on filmmakers. . . . keep reading

Top 10 2008 Home Media Expo BuyersTop 10 2008 Home Media Expo Buyers
Our hand-picked list of buyers of independent films, documentaries, special interest and educational titles from the the 2008 Home Media Expo. The Home Media expo, held annually in Las Vegas is the largest home media trade show in the world, catering to DVD retailers and distributors. . . . keep reading

VIDEO: PR In Action - The Bagging Competition at the LA Film FestivalVIDEO: PR In Action - The Bagging Competition at the LA Film Festival
For the world premier of her new documentary, Paper or Plastic, at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival producer and co-director, Justine Jacob pulled out all the stops when it came to PR for her film. Watch the video of the film's very clever promotion. . . . keep reading

Case Study: Self Distributing Directly to RetailersCase Study: Self Distributing Directly to Retailers
Jason Morris of Digital Shadow Films Distribution is a low-budget filmmaker and a distributor specializing in working with aggregators and wholesalers as a point of contact for selling films to retailers. Here Jason takes us through the process of selling independent films directly to retail, the realities of working directly with retailers via aggregators and wholesalers, and the investment it takes. . . . keep reading

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. . . . keep reading
Berlin 2008 TOP 10 BUYERS LIST
Berlin 2008 TOP 10 BUYERS LIST Our hand-picked list of foreign DVD and broadcast buyers, with direct contact details, from the 2008 European Film Market, held in conjunction with the Berlin Film Festival. These buyers are ones who acquire independent films and whom filmmakers can approach directly to submit their films. . . . keep reading

Exclusive Audio Seminar with Maggie Renzie: "Hollywood Ate The Independent Film"
Exclusive Audio Seminar with Maggie Renzie: "Hollywood Ate The Independent Film" Fed up with traditional distributors, maverick indie filmmakers John Sayles and Maggie Renzie have decided to do it themselves with the release of their new film HONEYDRIPPER. In our no holds barred seminar Maggie holds nothing back in telling us all just how they're doing it, the challenges they face, and the ins and outs of their grassroots campaign to "get the audience out." . . . keep reading

Audio Seminar With International Sales Agent Scott Bedno of Showcase Entertainment
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2007 TOP 10 AFM BUYERS LIST
2007 TOP 10 AFM BUYERS LIST
Our hand-picked list of distributors from all over the world at this year's American Film Market in Los Angeles to whom filmmakers can submit their films directly for distribution consideration. . . .
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SALES PROJECTIONS: "All-Rights Deal" Sales Projections For Films Budgeted Under $1 Million
SALES PROJECTIONS: "All-Rights Deal" Sales Projections For Films Budgeted Under $1 Million What can filmmakers expect to see in terms of licensing fees for thearical motion pictures? Our sales chart examines the typical prices being paid by distributors for "all-rights deals" in territories around the world. . . . keep reading


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? . . . keep reading

2007 Top 10 MIPCOM Buyers List
2007 Top 10 MIPCOM Buyers List Our hand-picked list of worldwide TV and DVD buyers from the October 2007 MIPCOM in Cannes, France. MIPCOM is the world's largest international Boradcast and DVD market with TV, DVD, and VOD buyers from all over the world descensding on the South of France. . . . keep reading

MP3: PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION MASTERCLASS - The ABC's of Film Markets and How To Survive Them
MP3: PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION MASTERCLASS - The ABC's of Film Markets and How To Survive Them So what are the ins-and-outs of film markets and what do filmmakers need to know in order to survive them during AND after? . . . keep reading

VIDEO: My Movie's Done...How Much Will I Make?
VIDEO: My Movie's Done...How Much Will I Make? This is one of the most popular questions amongst filmmakers. There are a lot of factors which determine how much your film will fetch in the marketplace and this video shows filmmakers what they need to know to assess their own films. . . . keep reading

WORLDWIDE BROADCAST SALES PROJECTIONS FOR MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES
WORLDWIDE BROADCAST SALES PROJECTIONS FOR MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES So what are the going rates for made-for-television movies in the worldwide marketplace? What are buyers from worldwide territories paying for television movies RIGHT NOW at the MIPCOM international broadcast maket in Cannes? . . . keep reading

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