The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution
by Stacey Parks
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Author: Stacey ParksEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-05-18
ISBN: 024080922X
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: Focal Press
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Summary: 5 Stars
For those of you who are independent filmmakers, regardless of whether or not you are just about to begin production, or are in the process of trying to secure distribution for a finished product, the contents in this book will prove to be invaluable.
I wish that I had access to this book prior to beginning principle photography, as it would have made a world of difference. I encourage every independent filmmaker, who has to wade through vast amounts of garbage information on a daily basis, to read this book to get the real facts, rather than forum and heresay.
Summary of The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution
Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. Although this may be good news for aspiring filmmakers, it also means that the oversupply of independent films on the market has caused acquisition prices to dramatically decrease. As a result, producers and investors rarely recover their initial investment in the films they make. But don't be discouraged! Use this book to learn the realities of the market in advance and map out a winning distribution plan.This comprehensive manual for filmmakers and producers dedicated to film distribution and the marketplace could mean the difference between getting your film out to the public and keeping it "in the can." Learn how to sell your movie to a studio, a cable network, a video distributor, or international buyers. Self-distribution and other alternatives to traditional distribution are also considered. As well, you'll hear some success stories from producers and hear directly from buyers what they are seeking.
Stacey Parks has worked with dozens of hungry filmmakers to get their films a distribution deal and knows how frustrating the whole process can be. Let her tell you how you can take control of your filmmaking career and start getting your work seen by audiences with a few little-known distribution secrets.
Features include:
* Interviews and case studies with producers and distributors
* Ten Ways to Market Your Film for Self-Distribution
* Sales Projections per Territory
* Distribution Resource Listings
* Negotiation tips for distribution agreements
* Sample distribution agreements
* What you must know to get your independent film distributed
* Written by a distributor who knows the process inside and out
* Interviews with buyers and acquisitions executives from every sector of the business on what kinds of films they look for, what they're sick of seeing, and how their acquisitions processes work
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