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Sales Agency Expenses: A Guide to the Usual and Customary
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. . . . More
Foreign Sales Strategies: A Virtual Seminar
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. . . . More
Video Tutorial: Working With Reps For Your Film
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. . . . More
Cannes Report 2011: 22 Indie-Friendly Sales Agents
Cannes Report 2011: 22 Indie-Friendly Sales Agents Fresh from the 2011 Cannes Film Market, our hand-picked list of 22 indie-friendly sales agents. . . . More
10 Indie-Friendly DVD Buyers For Low Budget Independent Films at the 2010 AFM®
10 Indie-Friendly DVD Buyers For Low Budget Independent Films at the 2010 AFM® Our hand-picked list of 10 indie-friendly DVD buyers of low-budget films at the 2010 American Film Market®. AFM® is held annually in Santa Monica, CA in November. As one of the top two international film market attracts buyers from all over the globe, hungry to acquire films for theatrical and DVD release. . . . More
Video Training: Anatomy of a Pre-Sale
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. . . . More
Getting Your Film To Market: A Sales Agent's Perspective
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. . . . More
CANNES REPORT: 12 Genre-Friendly International DVD Distributors
CANNES REPORT: 12 Genre-Friendly International DVD Distributors Fresh from the 2010 Cannes Film Market, our hand-picked list of 12 DVD distributors from across Europe and Asia who specialize in distributing genre films. . . . More
12 Family-Friendly European Independent Buyers
12 Family-Friendly European Independent Buyers Fresh from MIPTV, our hand-picked list of 12 distributors from across Europe who buy independent films in all genres, with a particular emphasis on family-friendly films. . . . More
The Realities of Foreign Sales Revenue Streams
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). . . . More
EFM 2010 SELLERS: 10 WORLDWIDE SALES AGENTS FOR INDEPENDENT FILMS
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. . . . More
EFM 2010 BUYERS: 15 INDIE-FRIENDLY WORLDWIDE BUYERS
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. . . . More
Selling To Foreign Distributors...On Your Own!
In this seminar with Film Specific founder Stacey Parks we delve into how to go out and get foreign distribution deals on your own WITHOUT using a sales agent or other middle man. . . . More
Top 10 MIP COM Buyers for Independent Films and Factual Programming
Top 10 MIP COM Buyers for Independent Films and Factual Programming Our hand-picked list of the Top 10 MIPCOM buyers of independent films and factual programming. MIPCOM is one of the top international television markets, attracting broadcast and DVD buyers from all over the globe, hungry to acquire films for programming and release. . . . More
GENERIC DELIVERABLES LIST (for a non-theatrical feature film)
GENERIC DELIVERABLES LIST (for a non-theatrical feature film) A guide to the standard list of deliverables for a non-theatrical distribution agreement . . . More
Negotiating A Sales Agency Agreement That Works For YOU!
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. . . . More
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