"As a filmmaker, I was already experienced in how to get my film made but mystified by the world of distribution and how to get it sold. Hiring Stacey as my coach was one of the smartest investments I made in my film. With her help and contacts, I had multiple offers from Sales Agents to represent my film and within the first month the foreign broadcast deals were already rolling in. She has helped me negotiate contracts, and has personally connected me with people who are now helping with every phase of distribution, including a huge grassroots marketing and DVD self-distribution campaign. Whenever I have questions or need an advocate, she is there for me. I know now that my film will be seen by thousands of people (and won't be sitting on a shelf collecting dust) thanks to her support and coaching." - Jennifer Steinman, director, "Motherland" www.Motherland-TheFilm.com "I have been consulting with Stacy Parkes on distribution since the very early stages of my independent film project and it has been invaluable. I cannot recommend her enough and for independent filmmakers, especially in the current economic climate, consulting with a distribution expert before you shoot your film in my opinion is essential. But Stacey’s input goes way more than just distribution. On top of her extensive knowledge of distribution and actors, she is guiding me as I make decisions on many things, including producers, casting directors and very early stages of marketing. Stacey with her wealth of experience and knowledge combined with her caring guidance and support should be a vital ingredient of any independent filmmakers development strategy. " - Anne Renton, Writer/Director, Certainty Films "Stacey is genuinely interested in helping us be successful and has become a valuable part of our team to make our films a success. Besides being incredibly responsive with concrete information and knowledge, through her guidance we were able to get an international sales agent for one of our films, who has already made a sale!" - Justine Jacob, Producer/Co-director, "Paper Or Plastic" and "Runners High"

A unique Coaching & Mentorship program for filmmakers who want one-on-one support for an entire year.

If you feel like a single distribution consultation just isn't enough....and you have one or more films you would like to get off the ground in the next year...and are serious about taking ACTION and getting things accomplished, then partner with me for an in-depth, one-on-one experience.

Working with me gives you the rare opportunity of being personally mentored by a Film Distribution expert, with over 13 years experience helping both experienced producers and newbies getting their films and programs distributed worldwide.

I am proud to introduce a year-long program dedicated to offering ongoing one-on-one support to filmmakers looking to further their careers and to fully realize their goals for their films. This program is focused around helping filmmakers not only to devise a plan for the successful distribution for their films, but ongoing support to assist
in the implementation -- through a series of one-on-one
consultations, personal introductions to distributors and sales agents, and in-person meetings.

Interested in Alternative Distribution? I'll work with you to create a customized strategy and help you execute it. Together we will get results.

Simply put, this opportunity is only available to a handful of filmmakers
who immediately grasp the importance this concept can have on their filmmaking career.

This is definitely not for everyone...

To qualify, you must have a completed film or program or one which

can be completed in the next year. But acceptance is by application

only. Only the top applicants who are truly serious about getting distribution results for their films this year will be accepted. And I must be confident I can truly help the filmmakers in the program meet their goals.

HOW YOUR BREAKTHROUGHS OCCUR

During the year you will receive:

• 12 x 30 min one-on-one pre-scheduled private consultations with me every month. Or you can swap 3 phone consults out, for one, one hour in-person consultation. ($3,000 value)

• 4 x 30 min "911 emergency as-you-need it" private consultations

with me ($2,000 value)

• Unlimited monthly email consultations with me ($2,000 value)

• 12 months of Film Specific Premium membership ($200 value)

•Free attendance for you and your business partner at any Live Event

I hold throughout the year ($1,000 value)

• Access to private rolodex and personal introductions to distributors

and sales agents (priceless!)

And finally, the fee...

It's truly a drop in the bucket for the right person, who can take ideas we generate together, and make an exceptional return on investment.

Yearly fee starting at $5,995. Email for a personalized quote.

But you can't just send in a check!

My Distribution Coaching program is by application only.

Only a maximum of 20 people will be accepted

Bottom line: I'm looking for a small handful of dedicated, committed, and very motivated individuals who are ready to take their filmmaking careers to the next level. If you think you are a fit, please email me at Stacey@FilmSpecific.com to receive your application.

All the best,

Stacey*

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.