Finance Independent Films As in many businesses, there is always a few different ways of financing film production. I have already written about funds, grants and fiscal sponsorship and posted a pretty long list of funding organisations from around the world. In this article, I would like to present to you a few more ways…
How to Distribute an Independent Film: Independent Film Distribution?
Independent film distribution is always the hardest part of filmmaking because once you have your beloved film finished what do you do with it. Many books have been written on the subject, so I would recommend going to the bookshop and checking some out. The titles and publications keep changing quite often, just like the…
How to Create Press Kit for Film Festivals or Media Outlet?
PRESS KIT – is needed for film festivals, film markets and also when you send the film to a potential sales agent or distribution company. You must ensure that your press kit looks as professional as possible. I usually send my press kit on a CD (always make sure that the CD is compatible for both Mac & PC) since the…
Check Out How to Create One Page Sheet for Your Film?
ONE PAGE SHEET FOR YOUR FILM is a single document that informs and advertises that the film is ready for sale and publicity. It consists of: Title Production Company: (Name of the production company/-is in charge of bringing your film to screen) Film website Contact: (Email addresses and phone numbers to let people know how to…
How to Submit Films to Film Festivals Tips Part 2?
Submitting Films to Film Festivals If you are short of money, you need to find as many free of charge festivals as possible and keep a detailed budget of all your pre-festival expenses such as: – Postage. – Promotional materials. – Submission copies. – Screening copies. – Festival fees. When it comes to submission fees you, as…
How to Submit Films to Film Festivals Tips Part 1?
Film Festival Tips Film Festivals are great places to meet people, to network, to watch the films that you would never usually see otherwise and of course, and most importantly, to get your films viewed by the audience. The film festival will give you exposure to industry delegates, film lovers and the media. Film Festivals…
Independent Film Distribution: Which Way to Go Part 1?
…NEW WAY OF INDEPENDENT FILM DISTRIBUTION Before you decide or start working on self-distribution with your production team try to answer at least the following questions. What is the type of your audience? What is the niche for your film? Film marketing services (internet marketing, social networking, keywords, Search Engine Optimization) If you still are…
Film Distribution: Which Way to Go Part 2?
Independent Film Distribution Most of the filmmakers know nowadays that to make a film is just half of the process. With so many films being made each year the market is crowded, and even excellent film can fail to attract audience or media. And sadly they very often do. For the distribution to be successful,…
Festival Circuit for Short Films Part 2
Festival Circuit for Short Films Once in a while, merely google your name and your film’s title. Surprisingly, you may find reviews of your short or even festival appearance you didn’t know about. Once I did that (all I wanted was to check my facebook page), and I found out that my film was screened…
Festival Circuit For Short Films Part 1
Festival Circuit For Short Films Before you set off to promote your short film, at film festivals, you have to clearly identify the goals for your film. Is it just to show it to the world at the festival, perhaps to find a sales agent? Or could it be to find an investor for it…