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How to Succeed With Your Film On Amazon
Amazon has become one of the most popular places for independent filmmakers to sell their films. Why? Because the platform gets an enormous amount of traffic and it's a type of distribution you can "go direct" on, even without the help of any third party aggregators. . . .
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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. . . .
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SAMPLE: DVD DISTRIBUTION CONTRACT
Wonder about all the legalese you'll be faced with when a distributor hands you a contract? This sample contract between a producer and DVD distributor gives a birdseye view of deal terms, deliverables and more. . . .
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DVD Distribution For Narratives and Docs: A Virtual Seminar
DVD distribution used to be the main revenue source for independent films. While it's true DVD sales have declined in recent years, DVD is still a significant source of revenue for indies. In fact, it's still the biggest source of revenue. In this virtual seminar we discuss DVD distribution for narratives and docs. . . .
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"Why DVD Isn't Dead": An Expert Series Seminar with Filmmaker-Turned-Distributor Jonathan Morken of Apprehensive Films
Filmmaker-turned-distributor Jonathan Morken is a firm believer that DVD is not dead and filmmakers can still do well in retail distribution. In this expert series interview Jonathan discusses how filmmakers can make a lucrative revenue stream with DVD, which genres do the best on DVD and why, where more revenue comes from - direct sales vs. retail distribution, the realistic estimates for DVD in today's marketplace and how long it takes to earn revenue, VOD revenue vs. DVD revenue and much more! . . .
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DVD ECONOMICS: A Breakdown of Traditional U.S. DVD Distribution
When considering how much you will budget for a project, whether it be for a a straight-to-DVD project like a fitness video or a narrative feature film, it's crucial to have an understanding of the economics of DVD distribution the costs involved and its affect on filmmakers. . . .
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DVD Deals: The Usual & Customary
We take a look at the usual and customary for DVD releases with a focus on the U.S. We summarize the most typical deal terms so you can understand what you might be offered and give you insight into if you're being offered a good deal or a raw deal. . . .
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Sample Sales Agent Expense Report: DVD Sales
A lot of expenses go into distributing a film? But how are those expenses reported to filmmakers? How often do you get those reports? We take a look at an sample distribution expenses report from a sales agent to filmmaker for DVD deals. And we've included a companion audio tutorial to help you understand it fully. . . .
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DOWNLOAD: Sample Foreign Broadcast Agreement
So what will a filmmaker be faced with when signing a non-U.S. Boradcast Agreement? This sample Foreign Broadcast Agreement shows filmmakers what they might be asked to sign by a non-U.S. broadcaster, and lays out what a broadcaster will require of the filmmaker. . . .
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Foreign Broadcast Agreements: The Usual & Customary
So what are the normal terms a non-U.S. broadcaster will ask for in a locensing agreement? What do filmmakers need to be looking for and what do they need to know about before they sign on the dotted line? We'll take a look. . . .
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Sample TV License Agreement
So what do broadcasters require? Here's a sample television license agreement, including the deliverables required of filmmakers. . . .
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TV License Agreements: Whats The Usual & Customary?
So what are the "norms" for television licensing agreements? We'll take a look at some of the ranges which are considered "usual and customary" to help filmmakers make informed decisions about how to know when they're getting a good deal and when they're getting a raw deal. . . .
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