Deliverables...the dreaded process of delivering your film to sales agents and distributors. A process that can be anywhere from confusing to a downright nightmare. But a real reality of the filmmaking process. In this Audio Case Study, filmmaker Buzz McLaughlin takes us through the process of delivering his film, The Sensation of Sight, for both North American and international distribution, the obstacles and costs he faced, and the mistakes he made, and what he'll do differently next time.

In this case study Buzz discusses:

• Deliverables for North American distribution
• Dealing with Foreign Sales requirements
• How much money producers should budget for deliverables
• How much time producers should budget to gather deliverables
• What he'll do differently next time
• The roadblocks he faced
• The mistakes he made and what it cost him
• The specific elements required for North America vs. Foreign deals
• Where he spent the most money




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