Are you planning the successful marketing of your film now or in the near future? Wanna learn the ropes before you spend precious time and money? Learn the ABCs of sales agents, distributors and what it takes to self-distribute in the current environment. We will help you to avoid pitfalls and to know what to expect in making a deal with distributors. Attendees may be considered for a position on our marketing team. Selected individuals will gain practical experience in promotion and self-distribution practices. There are volunteer and some paid positions available. Individuals interested in applying will send a resume in advance (info@168film.com, Subject: "Hands on"). Please tell us about yourself and your experience in film, film distribution and social media marketing.
Presented by 168 Film, 8186 Productions and Winter Star Productions.
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"Current Trends in Indie Film Distribution"
OR How to Swim with the Sharks and not Get Eaten
This Sat, March 27th 11am-1pm pdt (online) - Cost: Free
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Planning successful distribution and marketing of your film now or in the near future?
- Learn the ropes before you spend precious time and money?
- Overview of the labyrinth of sales agents, distributors, or self-distribution (DIY).
- Avoid the pitfalls, learn the deal points in negotiating a contract.
YOU WILL HAVE the opportunity to apply to learn DIY distribution first hand with the “Final Frequency” marketing team (paid & volunteer positions) If interested, prepare a resume, telling us about yourself, your experience in film, in marketing, and in social media marketing (info@168film.com).
Assumption: You have some knowledge of the film industry and you will make or you have made a feature film in the next 1-3 years; you know how to produce a commercial feature on an indie budget. We will not cover filmmaking, only distribution.
USING THE SYSTEM vs. SELF-DISTRIBUTION - advantages/disadvantages
SECRET SAUCE & MANDATORY ELEMENTS IN SELLING A FEATURE FILM.
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION BUDGET LIMITS – BREAK-EVEN FACTORS
DEFINITIONS: PRODUCER REPS, SALES AGENTS, DISTRIBUTORS, BUYERS
DISTRIBUTION CONTRACTS: PITFALLS & MANDATES
HOW TO WORK WITH A SALES AGENT OR DISTRIBUTOR – MATERIALS, COSTS & BENEFITS
SELF-DISTRIBUTION - PROCESS, BEST OUTLETS FOR YOUR FILM, COSTS AND BENEFITS
SELF-DISTRIBUTION: YOUR TEAM, YOUR BUDGET
THE LONG HAUL – ONGOING MARKETING, SALES, COSTS – THE LONG TAIL
APPLY FOR THE “FINAL FREQUENCY” MARKETING TEAM
Presented by 168 Film, 8168 Productions and Winter Star Productions.
