Once I finished my first documentary I gathered a list of about 50 distributors and went ahead and contacted all of them. Some would accept my screener and some won't and some won't let me speak to anyone past the secretary. I decided to hire Stacey and in a week she provided me with a marketing plan, and five contacts at five pre-qualified distribution firms. I called them and sent the screener. IN A WEEK 4 out of five showed an interest in aquiring the show and they even made me offers. While it was a worthwhile experience trying the 'distributor world' on my own for the first time, I wouldnt do that again. Stacy can save a film maker valuable time and money, and avoidance of a very frustrating process..." -Mitch Anderson, Filmmaker, The World Without US To begin the journey of Independent Film maker, one chooses the road less travelled. Stacey Parks is an experienced and invaluable guide." -Peter Matthews, Director/Producer, Oil on Water "I'm an independent producer working on television shows primarily for PBS, A&E and ION. We have been producing educational and self-help programming for about 15 years and had built up a respectable library over that time. I know the broadcast services we have worked with very well but because I had no idea how to approach the home video market, I asked Stacey to consult with us to identify a few distributors who might have interest in our various products. I was impressed that she actually looked at our products before giving me a list of potential distributors. I contacted several and have now placed several programs - about 40 - with one company and am negotiating on placing an additional 8 with another. Stacey's name was gold with everyone I contacted and saved me an enormous amount of time and frustration trying to get to the right person to place our products. We will continue to use Stacey's services in the future and I recommend her if you are a newbie to this world." -Anthony Tiano, CEO, Santa Fe Productions "Stacey Parks' knowledge about indie film distribution and her connections opened up a world of opportunities for our film, Eat The Sun. She is indispensable and without her, we would never have the distribution opportunities Eat The Sun now has." Diana Iles Parker Co-Producer of Eat The Sun

Without a comprehensive and realistic strategy for getting your film in front of distributors and audiences, your film may be destined to collect dust on a shelf.

Comprehensive Distribution: A 90-Day Private Consulting Program assists filmmakers with devising a viable strategy to get their films in front of distributors, in front of audiences, and out into the world, and offers the ongoing support and guidance to take them through the process.

In today's marketplace filmmakers need to take into consideration a strategy that encompasses both traditional and non-traditional methods for distributing their film. Each film is unique and every film needs its own customized strategy that includes both traditional and alternative distribution - to exploit the best elements of both traditional and alternative distribution, while weeding out the worst.

ONE-ON-ONE ONGOING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
The cornerstone of the Distribution S.O.S. Program is the 90 day ongoing one-on-one support to guide you through the implementation of your distribution strategy.

WHAT'S IN THE PROGRAM?

• I individually screen your film and analyze the most favorable strategy for your film's distribution - this includes but is not limited to, traditional and alternative distribution strategies, and festival strategy

• Curate a list of hand-picked sales agents and/or distributors (my personal contacts) who are appropriate for your film and personally refer you to the acquisition executive so you have an automatic "in" and foot in the door in getting your film screened for consideration

• Provide guidance through the submissions process, and help you follow up with the best options and offers you receive, so you can get the best deal possible.

• Complete a target-audience analysis to pinpoint the exact audience(s) for your film

• Provide guidance on marketing strategies for alternative distribution (including marketing partners) targeted to your core audience

• Provide guidance on alternative distribution platforms

• You'll receive 3 x 30-minute telephone strategy sessions with me to be used anytime during the 90-day program

• Unlimited individual e-mail support during the 90-day program

WHAT KIND OF INVESTMENT DO I NEED TO MAKE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM?
Consider this... I've spent over 13 years cultivating the relationships with Sales Agencies and Distributors that I'm going to be referring you to and that you can benefit from at once. But it's not just about the traditional distribution aspect of the Program, for the right person, who can take the ideas we generate and make an exceptional return on investment, it's truly a drop in the bucket. You'll be making a true investment in your career...

The fee for the Comprehensive Distribution Program is $2,499.

Acceptance into the program is by application only. To receive an application, e-mail Stacey@FilmSpecific.com (Please specify you are inquiring about the Comprehensive Distribution Program

About Stacey Parks

Stacey Parks is an expert in the area of independent film distribution, with over 13 years experience working with independent film producers. As a Foreign Sales Agent she has secured distribution for hundreds of independent features and programs worldwide. She has sold independent films and programming to HBO, Showtime, Starz, PBS, A&E, BBC, SkyTV, NHK (Japan), RTL (Germany), Canal Plus (France), and countless others.

Her clients films have premiered at Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Berlin, SXSW, San Sebastian, and other major film festivals. Her clients include Sundance and SXSW award-winning filmmakers and producers who have secured studio and mini-major distribution.

Stacey is the author of 'The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution" (2007 Focal Press), the founder of Film Specific, the educational resource and community for independent filmmakers focused on helping independent filmmakers get their works distributed, and she is an adjunct professor in the Entertainment Studies department of UCLA.

Stacey has been profiled and interviewed in MovieMaker Magazine, Student Filmmakers Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor and the Los Angeles Business Journal. She has spoken on numerous panels including the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, the American Film Market, Slamdance and the Alliance of Women Directors, has presented lectures or workshops at the British Film Institute, UCLA, Women In Film, and the Raindance Film Festival, and frequently writes articles for MovieMaker Magazine, MovieScope Magazine, and Student Filmmakers Magazine.