Welcome to Lesson Two of Dissecting Distribution. This course was conceived to give filmmakers a solid foundation in the basics of the often misunderstood world of independent film distribution to to give you the knowledge needed in order to do out and compete successfully and further your careers.

Lesson Two is dedicated to exploring the basics of U.S. Distribution.

In LESSON TWO we take a look at:

• An intro to this week's lesson
• The basics of U.S. theatrical distribution
• The basics of DVD distribution in the U.S.
• The basics of broadcast distribution

For more in-depth tools and resources covering all aspects of getting your independent films made, seen and distributed worldwide, BECOME A FILM SPECIFIC MEMBER.

An overview of the traditional platforms for US distribution.

The basics of theatrical releasing in the US - the options or indies and they deals typically available for independent films.

An overview of the various methods for DVD distribution in the U.S. - from traditional to alternative-- and the ways DVD distribution can work.

Broadcast distribution opportunities in the U.S. and typical deals

Stacey Parks is film distribution expert, with over 13 years experience working with independent film producers. As a Foreign Sales Agent, she secured distribution for hundreds of independent features and programs worldwide. Stacey now specializes in coaching film and television professionals on distribution strategies for their projects, and works with both experienced and beginning writers and producers. She has coached dozens of people who have gotten deals with U.S Studio divisions, large international broadcasters, and worldwide DVD distributors, both one-on-one and through her independent filmmakers community at www.FilmSpecific.com. Her clients' films have premiered at Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Berlin, SXSW, San Sebastian, and other major film festivals. Stacey is the author of "The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution" (2007 Focal Press) and she is an adjunct professor in the Entertainment Studies department of UCLA. Stacey is a regular contributor to MovieMaker and Student Filmmakers Magazines and has hosted workshops or spoken on panels at the British Film Institute, Slamdance, and the Cannes Film Festival.

PC Users:
If you're using a Windows PC, RIGHT CLICK on the "DOWNLOAD" links above, and from the pop up menu select "Save Target As" in Internet Explorer or "Save Link As" in Netscape. In the "Save As" dialog box, choose where you'd like to save the file on your hard drive, then click "Save." Once the download is complete, simply open the file. The MP3 file should open in whatever audio program you have on your computer.

Mac Users:
If you're using a Mac and Mozilla Firefox, move your cusor over the "DOWNLOAD" links above, click the CTRL key, then click on the link. (The key is to do this in order) From the pop up box, select "Save Link As". Another window opens allowing you to choose where you'd like to save the file on your hard drive, then click "Save". Once the download is complete, simply open the file. The MP3 file should open in whatever audio program you have on your computer.

If you're using a Mac and Safari, move your cusor over the "DOWNLOAD" links above, click the CTRL key, then click on the link. (The key is to do this in order) From the pop up box, select "Download Linked File As". Name the film and the file downloads immediately. Once the download is complete, simply open the file. The MP3 file should open in whatever audio program you have on your computer.