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Sales Agency Database
Film Specific Sales Agency Database & Resources

As A benefit of membership, all Film Specific members have unlimited access to our proprietary database of worldwide sale agencies, including pertinent, direct contact details.


You can find resources below for researching and vetting appropriate sales agencies.

And please see our U.S. & Foreign Sales department for additional U.S. and foreign sales resources.



TUTORIAL: The CRUCIAL Questions You Need To Ask A Sales Agent Before Signing On The Dotted Line
TUTORIAL: The CRUCIAL Questions You Need To Ask A Sales Agent Before Signing On The Dotted Line In this tutorial we take a look at the most critical questions every filmmaker needs to ask a sales agent BEFORE signing on the dotted line. This tutorial examines in-depth not only the questions you need to ask but why it's so critical to ask them. From how to know what to look for in your deal to what to look out for, this tutorial gives tips and insights every filmmaker looking to work with a sales agent needs to hear. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Distributor & Sales Agent Inquiry Samples
DOWNLOAD: Distributor & Sales Agent Inquiry Samples So when inquiring with a sales agent or distributor about acquiring your film, just how do you do it? How do you approach them and what do you say? Good questions. So we made up this handy guide of examples to give you a good idea. . . . keep reading
SALES AGENCY DATABASE
SALES AGENCY DATABASE All Film Specific members have unlimited access to our proprietary database of worldwide sale agencies, with all pertinent, direct contact details. . . . keep reading
Sales Agencies Specializing in Broadcast Distribution
Sales Agencies Specializing in Broadcast Distribution Our list of sales agencies which specialize in representing films and programming to the U.S. and international broadcast marketplaces. . . . keep reading
Understanding The Business: The Role of the Sales Agent
Understanding The Business: The Role of the Sales Agent One of the biggest and most misunderstood roles in independent film distribution is the role of the sales agent, what can be reasonably expected from a sales agent and how the marketplace actually dictates many of your deal terms including, oftentimes, price. . . . keep reading
Theatrical Sales Agents
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. . . . keep reading
TUTORIAL: Evaluating Sales Agents - Researching the Right Sales Agent
TUTORIAL: Evaluating Sales Agents - Researching the Right Sales Agent In our multi-part tutorial series, we're examining how filmmakers can properly evaluate a sales agent. Here we take a close look at not just what you need to do to find the right sales agent. . . . keep reading
Solutions For Micro-Budget Films: Where to Go, What to Do
Solutions For Micro-Budget Films: Where to Go, What to Do An issue that seems to come up again and again with filmmakers is how to handle the distribution of micro-budget genre films (films with budgets of $100K or less). With the lion's share of distributors and sales agents seeking out only major festival-winners and films with A-list talent attached, what is the little guy to do . . . keep reading
TUTORIAL: EVALUATING SALES AGENTS - Checking References
TUTORIAL: EVALUATING SALES AGENTS - Checking References Most filmmakers don't check the references of the sales agents who wind up representing their films (or fail to do it correctly). Not checking references can be one of the most detrimental and costly mistakes a filmmaker can make. It's quick, easy, and here we show you exactly how you should be doing it. . . . keep reading
Audio Tutorial: How To Avoid Getting Into A Bad Deal With A Distributor Or Rep
Audio Tutorial: How To Avoid Getting Into A Bad Deal With A Distributor Or Rep In this audio tutorial, we take a look at the different things filmmakers can do to make sure they don't wind up in a deal gone bad with a distributor or sales agent. There are things filmmakers can do to watch their back and protect themselves, even after the contract is signed and we spell 'em out! . . . keep reading
How To Get An Agent, Rep, or Distributor to Consider Your Project: Tips For Getting Your Foot In The Door
How To Get An Agent, Rep, or Distributor to Consider Your Project: Tips For Getting Your Foot In The Door It always seems like agents, managers and distributors are insulated in their own wold which is impossible to break into. Well....it's definitely hard to break into, but not impossible. We offer up a few ways for unknown talent to get their foot in the door and get their projects in front of the decision makers. . . . keep reading
AUDIO TUTORIAL: When Distribution Deals Go Bad
AUDIO TUTORIAL: When Distribution Deals Go Bad So what can a filmmaker do when a distribution deal goes bad? In part one of our series, we take a look at the options available to filmmakers who find themselves in a raw deal with a sales agent or distributor. . . . keep reading
Sample Sales Agent Expense Report: DVD Sales
Sample Sales Agent Expense Report: DVD Sales A lot of expenses go into distributing a film? But how are those expenses reported to filmmakers? How often do you get those reports? We take a look at an sample distribution expenses report from a sales agent to filmmaker for DVD deals. And we've included a companion audio tutorial to help you understand it fully. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PRODUCER & SALES AGENT
DOWNLOAD: SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PRODUCER & SALES AGENT So what does a contract look like between a Producer and a Sales Agent? What terms might a Sales Agent ask for? How long? What percentage of sales might a Sales Agent ask for when representing your film? . . . keep reading
Anatomy Of A Sales Agency Contract
Anatomy Of A Sales Agency Contract We dissect a a typical distribution agreement between Producer and Sales Agent/Rep. This is an invaluable tool for understanding what the rep will ask of you, before going into business with them. . . . keep reading