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INTRO TO P&A: A Virtual Seminar

In this virtual seminar we discuss Prints & Advertising (aka P&A): when you need it, when to skip it, how to raise funds for P&A (when you're out of money), P&A in the digital age and more! . . . More

THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION: From DIY to the Mini-Majors -- A Virtual Seminar

After everything that's been written and spoken about ad nauseam, Theatrical Distribution is still an elusive mystery to most producers. In this virtual seminar we demystify Theatrical Distribution. We talk costs, revenue, rewards, benefits, advantages, and disadvantages and get to the bottom of this elusive topic and figure out if it's right for you and your film! . . . More

The Art of the Theatrical Release: An Expert Series Seminar with Dylan Marchetti of Variance Films

In this expert series interview with Dylan Marchetti of theatrical distributor Variance Films, Dylan discusses the art of the theatrical release including what types of films work for a theatrical release and which ones don't, why festivals matter, the kind of marketing that works best for an indie theatrical release, which films end up doing the best in theaters, how much to budget for a theatrical release and much, much more! . . . More

DIY Theatrical Release Sample Budget

So how much does it cost to mount a self-theatrical release? What are the considerations involved? This sample budget examines four scenarios for a self-theatrical release, taking the most common costs into consideration, and lays it out. . . . More

Leveraging A Theatrical Release For Exposure & Profits: A Seminar with Filmmaker Doug Block

After his previous film "51 Birch St" was named one of the "10 best films of the year" by the NY Times and had a 9-month theatrical release in almost 50 cities, Doug did things a bit different with his follow up film THE KIDS GROW UP. In this expert series seminar Doug recounts his experience in preparing to release the film himself (working together with a service company). . . . More

Seminar: "Service Deals: What They Do & How Much Mileage You Can Get Out Of Them" with Mark Borde of Freestyle Releasing"

Mark Borde, President of indie Service Deal company extraordinaire Freestyle Releasing gives us an inside look at the world of service deals for indie films: who can benefit, how much mileage you can get from it, and what it's going to cost to make it effective (from service deal fee structures to marketing and promotion. . . . More

Video Training: BUDGETING FOR THEATRICAL SELF-DISTRIBUTION

In the current climate, traditional theatrical deals are becoming a rarity. For filmmakers who want to raise the profile of their films in a way only a theatrical release can and use it to drive ancillary sales (and to try to leverage better deals), the new model for independent theatrical releasing is the self-distribution model. But most filmmakers don't even know where to start. And the first thing they want to know is "how much is a theatrical release going to cost?" . . . More

Major Non-U.S. Theatrical Distributors
Outside of the United States, there are 6 big markets for independent films. The following list outlines the major theatrical distributors in the major, non-U.S. territories. . . . More

Understanding Theatrical Distribution Economics: A Primer

Big numbers at the box office don't necessarily mean BIG profits. In fact, the profits that looked so big might just not be there at all. Here we take a look at the economics of theatrical distribution via both the studio model and the independent model. And we look at how a film's break-even point moves higher and higher. . . . More

Theatrical Sales Agents

So who are the sales agents who specialize in selling films with theatrical potential? We've put together a list for all of those filmmakers with a project that should be in theaters. . . . More

Josh Green, VP, Distribution, Emerging Pictures

Founded by Ira Deutchman, the founder and President of Fine Line Features, Emerging Pictures is releasing John Sayles' new film, Honeydripper. Emerging is a breath of fresh air for filmmakers providing numerous services to support the filmmaker and a viable alternative to traditional distributors, while giving filmmakers access to everything a full service distributor could offer. And they're pioneers in Digital Projection. . . . More

THE SERVICE DEAL: What is it and what should you expect?

So what is a service deal? How does it work? And what should you expect? We'll take a look at the ins and outs of theatrical service deals for independent films. . . . More

Sample Deal Memo Between Theater Booker and Filmmaker for Limited Theatrical Run

What does a deal memo for a limited theatrical release look like between the filmmaker and the booker overseeing the entire run? What is the booker responsible for? What is the filmmaker responsible for? We take a look. . . . More

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