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What's Wrong With a $2million film? -- June 6, 2008
I get so many emails week after week from filmmakers who want to make a $2-$3 million movie and have absolutely nothing to justify that budget. In fact, when I really look at their package, what they have is a $500K film dressed in a $2 million budget. (a wolf in sheep's clothing?) . . . keep reading
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DVD A'int Dead Yet! -- June 3, 2008
It's June already and I just looked at my calendar and realized the Home Media Expo is upon us! For all of you who don't know, HME is what was formerly called VSDA and is the largest home entertainment trade show in the world, held annually in Las Vegas. And I'm here to tell you that DVD ain't dead yet! . . . keep reading
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The Truth About Digital Distribution -- May 28, 2008
One of the most commonly asked questions during the last 10 days of travel to Cannes and London has been about Digital Aggregaters. Digital Aggregaters are companies who specialize in aggretating content (films, tv programs, webisodes), and securing digital distribution deals on all the hundreds of worldwide platforms out there. . . . keep reading
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Live From Cannes Update: Part 2 -- May 23, 2008
There's no denying the fact that one of the hottest topics at Cannes this year was all about India as a booming market, and the great opportunities to distribute non-Indian films there. All of a sudden they are paying TOP DOLLAR for the right kinds of films (mainly films they can release theatrically in their multiplying multiplexes). . . . keep reading
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2 Guys & A Sales Strategy -- May 15, 2008
I wanted to share with you an Audio Case Study with these guys - Vito & Bruno - and we're going to do a little before and after thing. In this Audio Case Study they discuss how they started working the markets on their own, how they built relationships with buyers, all the little tricks they're using to get their foot in the door, and what their strategy is for the market. . . . keep reading
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How To Make A Career Out Of Globe-Trotting -- May 13, 2008
Well with Cannes Market kicking off tomorrow, and then AFM coming before we know it, I want you guys to understand just how important Film Markets are to the actual 'business' of Film Business. I'll put it to you this way, Film Markets are where Film Distribution HAPPENS. . . . keep reading
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So You Want A Pay TV Deal? -- May 5, 2008
we plan to take little videos and post them up for you "Live From Cannes" style, so you'll be able to experience it with us, even if you're not there. That is barring any technological melt-downs! So there's been a lot going on in the last couple of weeks in the Pay TV arena. And I know from my experience consulting with filmmakers that getting a Pay TV deal is one way filmmakers hope to recoup some of their budgets. . . . keep reading
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DIY Film Packaging -- April 29, 2008
I wanted to revisit the subject of Packaging Your Film because we received many questions after folks listened to the Alexis Garcia interview (the Endeavor agent) last week. Mainly people wanted to know what they can do to package their film without using an agent. So I coined the term - DIY Packaging. . . . keep reading
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MIPTV Round-UP -- April 10, 2008
Well MIPTV has just about wrapped up and it's been an exciting week! I've got some observations and trends I'd like to share with you all and give you some of the highlights of the Market. . . . keep reading
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Getting Output Deals For Your Films -- April 7, 2008
I wanted to delve deeper into Output Deals - reason being is that for those of you who have any kind of track record, getting some output deals in place could be a next logical step for you and your company. And boy does it help matters when you're trying to raise financing for your projects! . . . keep reading
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