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PREMUM SEMINAR: Why Big Budget Indies Don't Work
In the current marketplace, big budget indies are becoming a thing of the past. Now, maybe more than ever, it's imperative for independents to know what's going on in the international marketplace, why it's happening and how it affects them, especially when devising a budget for their independent film, and get very clear on budget thresholds for independents. . . . More
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FREE SEMINAR: Selling Your Film in the 21st Century
In May of 2008, Stacey Parks joined Chris Jones, author of The Guerilla Film Maker's Handbook for a two hour seminar covering distributing your independent film in the 21st century. Chris has now made the recordings of that workshop available to everyone. . . . More
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SELLING MORE ONLINE GROUP COACHING INTENSIVE: FREE PREVIEW
In the free audio preview of our new group coaching intensive we cover basics of selling your films online, why filmmakers everywhere need to start selling their films online, how to use online sales as part of your online distribution strategy, why selling online can become your principal profit center, the anatomy of a grassroots distribution plan, common newbie mistakes, and much more. . . . More
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PREMIUM BOOTCAMP: Navigating AFM®
Join former foreign sales agent and Film Specific founder Stacey Parks for an in-depth bootcamp for filmmakers on navigating the American Film Market®. Stacey spent years on the frontlines selling films at AFM®, and in this comprehensive seminar covers the market from all sides to give filmmakers a full view of how they can best use it to their advantage before, during and after. . . . More
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AUDIO SEMINAR: BUSTING THROUGH THE RECESSION: How To Keep Your Project Moving Forward During An Economic Downturn
While the hedge funds have been over for a while now and are currently only available for studio films and investors have been burned in stocks and real estate and are gun-shy about opening their purse strings, it seems a dismal time for independents...BUT THERE'S STILL HOPE! In this Seminar we're going to cover how to bust through the recession to keep your projects moving forward AND how to keep attracting investors to your project during an economic downturn . . . More
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Avoiding the Middleman: A Case Study (Free)
Filmmakers Vito Balenzano and Bruno Rosato are two indie producers, taking matters into their own hands, and successfully working directly with distributors. Vito and Bruno share exactly how they're doing it, how they're taking it to the next level, and how it's changed their outlook on the role of a producer. . . . More
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FREE REPORT: Attracting Buyers To Your Project
A good script is great...but is it enough? Unfortunately, the answer is most often "No!" In the current climate, filmmakers need more for their films to stand out from the pack. They need to "package" their films. In this guide, we break down packaging your films, why it's so important, and how to put together a compelling package! . . . More
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Packaging Indie Films: A Case Study (FREE)
After years spent waiting for projects to come together, only for them to fall apart, filmmakers Ryan Barton-Grimley and A.J, Gordon decided to stop waiting around and get serious about their filmmaking careers, start packaging their own films, get them out there and fast-track their careers. And it's paying off. . . . More
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PREMIUM SEMINAR: Webisode Distribution
Distribution of Webisodes: a very popular topic that's widely discussed but little understood. In our Premium Seminar, Stacey Parks, author of The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution and founder of Film Specific, will be exploring the distribution of webisodes from all sides. . . . More
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Intro to Film Distribution: Dissecting Distribution
Join Stacey Parks, author of The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution and founder of Film Specific for a 4 week Introductory Course on Film Distribution which dissects the distribution landscape for independents. . . . More
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Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution Virtual Book Tour MP3
Stacey Parks, author of The Insider's Guide To Independent Film Distribution (Focal Press, 2007) and founder of Film Specific is just back from her World Book Tour and wants to give everyone who was unable to attend one of her distribution talks in person, an opportunity to attend one 'virtually'! . . . More
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Audio Seminar: Grassroots Marketing For Docs and Indies
With advances in technology, self-distribution has become a salvation for filmmakers who can employ grassroots marketing and promotions to get their films directly in front of those who really want to see it. In our audio seminar we speak with Adam Chapnick, founder of Doc Workers, who has been behind some of the most impressive grassroots independent film campaigns of our time, including ALL of Robert Greenwald's films to find out exactly what filmmakers need to be doing! . . . More
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