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DISTRIBUTION SCHOOL: THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN INDEPENDENT FILM DISTRIBUTION

The ten-part series The Beginner's Crash Course In Film Distribution distills some of the information contained within Film Specific founder, Stacey Parks's book The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution(published by Focal Press, May 2007) into a mini-guide for independent filmmakers.

THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 1: Introduction
So you made a film and now you want to find distribution? . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 2: Market Research
A few hours spent conducting market research can have a big effect on you and your film down the line. . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 3: Pre-Production
So what factors will arise in pre-production that distributors will be paying close attention to when it comes time to sell your film? . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 4: Creating A Buzz
There are two things you can do during production which will help when seeking distribution down the line. . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 5: Post-Production
There are two important marketing decisions which need to be made in post that can greatly increase your chances of getting distribution once your film is complete. . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 6: Feedback Is Critical!
Objective feedback is critical to any film, especially any good film. . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 7: Festivals & Creating A Campaign
So the film is shot and edited...now what? . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 8: Producer's Reps, International Sales Reps, Sales Agencies
Producers Reps, Independent Sales Reps and Sales Agencies? Who are they and what role do they play? . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 9: US & Foreign Sales
So what should you expect from the sale? . . . keep reading
THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 10: Self-Distribution
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