There is no denying that Covid-19 has changed the way we consume digital content, which means that the distribution of films has also shifted with the speed of light. Filmmakers in pre-pandemic era were usually “uncomfortable” picking only digital distribution, somehow having this crazy cloud over their project making them believe that they failed because…
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Let’s Talk About Theatrical Distribution Window!
Recently James Murdoch said that theatrical window “is gone for good”. If it’s true, what that means for us, indie filmmakers and content creators, who rely on video/film as part of our creative work? Well, this is what I think will happen: Film/video distribution will become more democratised and having films screen only in theatres…
Creative Distribution Case Study for a Film “Ringside”
My recommendations and suggestions are based on a “Ringside” trailer I watched and the EPK I read. £1000 Budget – it’s a fantastic achievement, James; let me congratulate you on that. With such a small budget, you should be bragging about this every time you give an interview, write a guest blog post or mention your…
CREATIVE DISTRIBUTION THE NEW WAY OF DISTRIBUTING FILMS
The film distribution landscape is changing rapidly. Many filmmakers and production companies decide to cut out the middle man (sales agents) and go directly to distributors or VOD platforms with their productions. The reality is that finding the right sales agent, who would represent your film is a challenging task. The sales agents charge a…
Can You Successfully Self-Distribute a Feature Film on Your Own?
In my opinion, the answer is no; you can’t successfully self-distribute your film on your own. Distribution requires a long-term commitment from the filmmaker/s as well as the distribution team, which needs to be assembled to have chances of running a successful campaign. Simply speaking, the amount of work and the logistics effort required to…
List of 10 Ideas To Make Your Film’s Self-Distribution Successful
1. Setting up your distribution goals is as important as assembling a team of creative minds to help you achieve them. If you are working with an issue-driven film, like my feature film “Anna & Modern Day Slavery”, you should see how you can use the subject matter to attract an audience and create impact with…
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…
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,…