The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution
by Stacey Parks
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Author: Stacey ParksEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-07
ISBN: 024080922X
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: Focal Press
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Book Review: A Must Have!
Summary: 5 Stars
Stacey Parks book, The Insiders Guide To Independent Film Distribution, is an Indie-Film Maker God Send! When I was almost out of Post with my first feature Hot Rod Girls Save The World, I was a little bit lost. I had been in the "full steam ahead" mode since my projects inception, over four years. As the Post Production dust settled I had to ask myself- Now what? How do I get my film out to the public? What are my distribution options? Can I go straight to DVD and not shoot myself in the foot? Will an early DVD release kill my distribution potential? All these questions are answered authoritatively in Parks concise text.
There is a definite sense of self empowerment in her writing style, unlike the jaded soundings of other books I have read on this same subject. Each chapter tackles different aspects of getting your film distributed. I especially liked all the web sources and interviews with successful film makers and distribution insiders. So much information is provided I suggest reading this book with your highlighter and post-it notes in hand.
My only qualms with The Insiders Guide To Independent Film Distribution is the paragraphs on the backwards engineering of your movie for commercial potential (for me that kills the artistic vision of a film- but I understand her reasoning) and film format advice ( I and many of my fans like movies that look like old 16MM film- so shooting in HD doesn't make any sense). Still these are minor things and really a matter of opinion.
Stacey Parks book will help any Film Maker gain insight, knowledge and confidence to help get his or her film off the shelf or computer hard drive and out to an audience.
I listed this book in a recent article I did for Car Kulture Deluxe about making Hot Rod Movies as a "Must Have" for all first time Film Makers.
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 an international buyer. Self-distribution and other alternatives to traditional distribution are also considered. As well, you'll hear some success stories from producers and hear exactly what buyers 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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