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The Art of the Theatrical Release: An Expert Series Seminar with Dylan Marchetti of Variance Films

In this expert series interview with Dylan Marchetti of theatrical distributor Variance Films, Dylan discusses the art of the theatrical release including what types of films work for a theatrical release and which ones don't, why festivals matter, the kind of marketing that works best for an indie theatrical release, which films end up doing the best in theaters, how much to budget for a theatrical release and much, much more! . . . More

DIY Theatrical Release Sample Budget

So how much does it cost to mount a self-theatrical release? What are the considerations involved? This sample budget examines four scenarios for a self-theatrical release, taking the most common costs into consideration, and lays it out. . . . More

Leveraging A Theatrical Release For Exposure & Profits: A Seminar with Filmmaker Doug Block

After his previous film "51 Birch St" was named one of the "10 best films of the year" by the NY Times and had a 9-month theatrical release in almost 50 cities, Doug did things a bit different with his follow up film THE KIDS GROW UP. In this expert series seminar Doug recounts his experience in preparing to release the film himself (working together with a service company). . . . More

"Taking Your Independent Film On A College Tour": An Expert Series Seminar with Elizabeth Cole of Evil Twin Booking

In this expert series seminar, Elizabeth Cole of Evil Twin Booking discusses college tours for independent films, when filmmakers should consider taking their film on a college tour, what you need to know about booking college tours, should a college tour be integrated into a larger platform release or treated separately, the kind of money needed to budget for a college tour, the types of films which work best on a college tour and more. . . . More

CANNES REPORT: TOP 10 EUROPEAN & ASIAN VOD PLATFORMS & AGGREGATORS

For filmmakers exploiting their films on digital platforms, in order to build a global audience it is necessary to leverage as many vod platforms as possible and extend your reach worldwide. Here are our picks for the top 10 european and asian vod aggregators/platforms who actively seek out international content for their networks. . . . More

Seminar: "DVD Distribution: Going Direct to Retail" with Jason Morris, Digital Shadow Films

Filmmaker turned distributor Jason Morris, who specializes in distributing indie films directly to retail outlets, discusses the options that exist for indies in retail, the realities of indies and big box retailers, getting onto online rental platforms such as Netflix, indie films and the mom-and-pop stores, working with wholesalers, the "magic" ingredient - advertising, and much more! . . . More

Budgeting For Self-Distribution

Self distribution is becoming a critical component of an indie film distribution strategy. But getting it out there requires marketing. How much do you budget to make it work? Join us as Film Specific founder Stacey Parks takes you through what you need to budget to implement a self-distribution marketing plan. . . . More

Seminar: "Service Deals: What They Do & How Much Mileage You Can Get Out Of Them" with Mark Borde of Freestyle Releasing"

Mark Borde, President of indie Service Deal company extraordinaire Freestyle Releasing gives us an inside look at the world of service deals for indie films: who can benefit, how much mileage you can get from it, and what it's going to cost to make it effective (from service deal fee structures to marketing and promotion. . . . More

Video Training: BUDGETING FOR THEATRICAL SELF-DISTRIBUTION

In the current climate, traditional theatrical deals are becoming a rarity. For filmmakers who want to raise the profile of their films in a way only a theatrical release can and use it to drive ancillary sales (and to try to leverage better deals), the new model for independent theatrical releasing is the self-distribution model. But most filmmakers don't even know where to start. And the first thing they want to know is "how much is a theatrical release going to cost?" . . . More

Webisode Distribution

Distribution of Webisodes: a very popular topic that's widely discussed but little understood. In our Premium Seminar we'll explore the distribution of webisodes from all sides. . . . More

A Built-In Audience: The Salvation For Documentarians

With a not so enviable distribution landscape for independent documentary features, the enviable position many docs (and documentarians) find themselves in and how they can exploit it. . . . More

Selling To Retail: The Aggregators and Retailers You Need To Know

Thinking of selling directly to retailers? You'll need aggregators and wholesalers to get you there. So who are they and what do they do? Here's a listing of the companies you need to know. . . . More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Hybrid DVD Distribution

Filmmaker-friendly and combining the best of traditional and self-distribution, the hybrid model is definitely the future of DVD distribution. Here we take a look at how the hybrid model works, what it entails, why it's a great model for filmmakers, and what you'll need to do to make the most of it. . . . More

VOD/Digital Rights Aggregators

These days filmmakers need to use the services of Digital Aggregators to maximize exposure on all the VOD and Internet platforms in the market. Here's our list of recommended 'middle men' in the ever-growing Digital space... . . . More

Working With An Online VOD Aggregator

Online VOD was the great hope of the independent filmmaker. But many doors are still shut to indies. We take a look at the role of the aggregator, how they benefit filmmakers, what to be aware of and the potential complications involved in online VOD. . . . More

The VOD Marketplace for Independents
New online distribution platforms are popping up all the time and there is no doubt that online VOD and digital delivery is the wave of the future, but the future isn't here quite yet. Well, it is, but rather the money for filmmakers isn't here quite yet. . . . More

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