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Sales Agency Expenses: A Guide to the Usual and Customary
The dreaded "recoupable expenses" of sales agents -- often misunderstood and thought unnecessary by filmmakers. However, it can cost big money to sell a movie and sales agents can incur significant expenses while trying to do so. To shed some light on just what a "recoupable expense" is we've outlined some typical and standard sales agency recoupable expenses. . . .
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Foreign Sales Strategies: A Virtual Seminar
Foreign sales has always been an important component of an overall distribution strategy, but as the once-coveted US deals becomes more and more rare, and as US box office returns decline, foreign sales are absolutely critical. So there's no surprise there's a lot of interest in this area. Along with that comes much confusion though. . . .
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Video Tutorial: Working With Reps For Your Film
To use a rep or not to use a rep? It's a conundrum of many the independent filmmaker. They want the access a rep can bring but not the cost involved in adding a middleman to the film sales equation. In this tutorial we discuss the ins and outs of working with reps for your film, including both the advantages and disadvantages, how and when to approach them, and how much you should expect the process to cost when all is said and done. . . .
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Video Training: Anatomy of a Pre-Sale
Pre-sales are very few and far between but they can happen with the right types of projects. In this video training we dissect what makes a project appealing for potential pre-sales. . . .
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Getting Your Film To Market: A Sales Agent's Perspective
Clay Epstein, VP of Sales & Acquisitions at The Little Film Company, gives filmmakers insight on how to get your film to market, from the sales agents perspective. Clay discusses everything from what buyers are looking for and which genres are (and aren't) selling to how to look for a sales agent and at when to submit your films and everything in between. . . .
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The Realities of Foreign Sales Revenue Streams
Foreign sales and foreign sales opportunities in the international marketplace are often misunderstood by feature filmmakers. In this video training, we dissect the most likely revenue sources for independent films internationally, how it breaks down and why it's so important for feature filmmakers to understand where their foreign revenue will most likely come from (and to many it's a big surprise). . . .
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EFM 2010 SELLERS: 10 WORLDWIDE SALES AGENTS FOR INDEPENDENT FILMS
Our hand-picked list of 10 independent film sales agents from across the globe at the 2010 European Film Market. EFM, held in conjunction with the Berlinale Film Festival, is one of the top international film markets, attracting buyers and sellers from across the globe. . . .
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EFM 2010 BUYERS: 15 INDIE-FRIENDLY WORLDWIDE BUYERS
Our hand-picked list of 15 independent film buyers from across the globe at the 2010 European Film Market. EFM, held in conjunction with the Berlinale Film Festival, is one of the top international film markets, attracting buyers from across the globe. . . .
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Negotiating A Sales Agency Agreement That Works For YOU!
In this virtual seminar, presented by Film Specific founder and former Foreign Sales Agent Stacey Parks, we break down a sales agency agreement, identify what you need to pay attention to and how to negotiate a deal that is in your favor. . . .
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"My name is Maurice Joshua and like many here, I am an independent producer. I have to say that after spending money on seminars, putting together investor cocktail parties/dinners (out of my own pocket) and meeting with industry types, this site has provided me with more invaluable information than any of those others. So, Kudos and thank you very much. It's made a difference for those of us who have a more creative leaning and realize that to be successful there needs to be an understanding of the business of filmmaking even after spending years in the business."
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