Material covered in this comprehensive and advanced Program includes:
• Theatrical Distribution
What to do and not do with theatrical distributors; Most filmmakers fail here, even when they have an excellent movie.
• Service Deal Distribution
What this is, how it works, and why some prominent Producers & Directors are utilizing it.
• DIY Theatrical Distribution
How to get your movie into theaters yourself and launch a theatrical run. Can one do what Kevin Smith did with "Red State"? (Yes!)
• The 8 Fundamental Models
...of getting your movie into the revenue stream to maximize earnings.
• Home Video Distribution
DVD & Blu-ray is actually alive and profitable for many Producers. Last year DVD Distribution (& Blu-ray) was a $10.3 Billion market -- still the largest revenue generating market of all. This doesn't mean getting into this market is easy for the indie producer today, but there are still dozens upon dozens of active DVD Distributors. Contact list included.
• VOD / PPV / Cable Distribution
VOD has been the hot topic of conversation for the past several years now, but how can you actually generate significant revenues here?
• Foreign Distribution
How to get your film sold internationally. How to approach and gain interest from a foreign sales company to handle your movie.
• Digital / Internet Distribution
How to make the most of this worldwide market. Where to go, what to do, and the best digital platforms to currently be on. (99% of filmmakers do not understand the shifts that have occurred within the past 3 years with online distribution, and are still wondering why they're seeing little money on MOST platforms their films are sitting on. Learn what you need to be doing NOW.)
• DIY Distribution
Making your own DVDs and/or Blu-rays and successfully selling them into the marketplace yourself. This has the highest profit margin, and some producers do this very successfully.
• Film Festivals
Are they worth your time & energy? How to generate Buzz, Press & Awards. How to effectively use festivals to attain distribution.
• Key Art / Taglines / Press Kits
Is your poster artwork & press kit REALLY up to snuff? Or are you sending out inferior materials with your film, causing distributors to say 'No' before even watching it? (This happens all the time. And if you're saying to yourself, "Press kit? What do I need that for??" ...then you are making a huge tactical mistake.)
• Deals & Contracts
How to contractually protect yourself when making deals with distributors. This is -- unfortunately -- where too many filmmakers drop the ball. (Seriously drop the ball.)