Fear not were going to break it down in very simple steps and terms. Snowpiercer, vod and the future of film distribution chris evans stars in snowpiercer, the early release of which on vod represents a new experiment in film distribution. It was founded in baldwin park, california, in 1948 by harry snyder and esther snyder. Jimmie fails, jonathan majors, rob morgan, tichina arnold, and danny glover. Heres what it takes to get your project in front of an audience. Breakdown of the major online indie film distribution platforms. Film distribution distributing an independent movie.
Our strategic advisory services help filmmakers create bespoke strategies for packaging, financing or distributing their films. Once a distributor is interested in a film, the two parties. The insiders guide to independent film distribution is a must for anyone who hopes to make and sell a film with good results. Indie film distribution today is a rubiks cube of possibilities. Thats why in a world where food is often overprocessed, prepackaged and frozen, inn out makes everything the old fashioned way. There are a lot of great movies out there looking for homes. Film distribution should be in the process of creating a movie, most of the time this is not taken into account. My friends were excited for the spectacle, and i was excited because it was burtons latest outing and because of its muchpublicized release controversy the window between the films theatrical distribution and dvd. Although there are other ways to distribute your film online, and you can contact all of the individual streaming services yourself, distribber and vimeo on demand are two great ways to help your get started, and two different approaches to getting your work out to the world.
It stars daniel kaluuya, allison williams, lil rel howery, bradley whitford, caleb landry jones, stephen root, and catherine keener. Generally, they are the ones who hold the legal right to send out a film. At first we did not understand the power of modern selfdistribution. This is followed by a milliondollar bidding war by top distributors. It could be they are interested only in tv, or dvd for example, leaving the other pieces of the distribution window to the producer to try to max out. We embrace the nature of todays everchanging industry, applying a multitiered strategy to deliver the best in film and television. What are the most successful methods to bring independent cinema to the widest possible audience. The indie film distribution summit is for filmmakers and established industry professionals who want to engage in a new, vibrant and successful industry in 2019 and beyond. As we do, we offer this collection of videos from what we are learning on our journey.
At present, the company has signed over 1,000 contracts to sell content in more than 100 places around the world, from north america to east asia. Foursquare, audience distribution of get out in the united states in 2017, by age statista. Snowpiercer, vod and the future of film distribution. More details of the survey and my methodology can be found here and for any questions or clarification please contact me. Distribution definition is the act or process of distributing. You can ask us to stop any time, but if you dont want to hear from us, please ignore this form. Congratulations to julia reichert on her academy award win for the film american factory, with steve bognar. There are so many books available for the independent filmmaker and producer. In the golden age of hollywood, production was principally associated with the big studios. Offers can come out of these, but its hard to pull off if you dont have a good sales agent. You cant even rent an old 16mm film print legally to show to a film class without getting it from one of the distributors for whom this market is a specialty. Please note that the distribution process well be covering is the standard. In 1971 umatic became the first magnetic format in which movies could be enjoyed in institutions outside the theatre. Film distribution strategies to use when financing your movie.
The ins and outs of hollywood film distribution premiumbeat. Gravitas ventures is an all rights independent film distributor bringing you the movies you want in theaters and on demand. The landscape of independent film distribution is evolving and we are doing our best to keep up with it. Assist production companies in building out slates and provide fullfledged ep services to help bring those projects to life work with investors to help them.
Indie film distribution submit your film today indie. Well, at short of the week, we figured the best way to provide transparency to the shorts distribution process was to talk to. If the distributor and the studio have a profitsharing relationship, on the other hand, the distributor gets a percentage typically anywhere from 10 to 50 percent of the net profits made from the movie. A young chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. Its rare that you get a movie written and directed by the same person on their first attempt and they manage to hit it out of the park. Film distribution is the process of making a movie available for viewing by an audience. The middleman of the business, distribution includes that part of the industry that gets the movie from the studio to the theater.
Indie film distribution submit your film today indie rights movie. We present an online growing network of filmmakers from all disciplines. International distribution involves getting your film out into the world. Jan 20, 2016 how do you determine the best marketing and distribution strategies for a film. Distribution definition of distribution by merriamwebster. From inout distribution perform collaborative work with the platform to ensure that the projects developed under the seal of the economy of the common good receive greater exposure and financial rewards that will go to all. Through this online course, youll discover the ways in which films make their way to cinemas and beyond through the film distribution process. Inn out burger is an american regional chain of fast food restaurants with locations primarily in california and the southwest.
The distribution company determines how many copies prints of the film to make. The insiders guide to independent film distribution, second. Distribution is the highly competitive business of launching and sustaining films in the market place. Enter your name and email to get instant access to the training. It now represents more than 100 production companies from around the world.
When we released our first feature on amazon and started making sales, it was hard to believe we could do so without a traditional film distribution deal. As consumer habits evolve, gravitas is a cutting edge 21st century independent film distributor with the ability to release a film in over a billion homes worldwide. When chris daniel kaluuya, a young africanamerican man, visits his white girlfriends allison williams family estate, he becomes ensnared in the more sinister, real reason for the invitation. And secondly this was the work of a first time director. Mar 20, 2014 for more money, the film can also play at quad cinema in new york for a week, get publicity and advertising, find domestic and foreign distribution, and have an oscarqualifying run. A guide to independent film distribution in the 21st century film. Robbie has been documenting grassroots social movements over the last four decades. If exhibitors were forced to book out the vast majority of their screens on major studio films for most of the. Dec, 20 before the internet paved the way for online film distribution platforms like netflix, amazon, itunes, etc. To find out more about short film package sale options or to receive a sample of films available for licensing form discover. Before the internet paved the way for online film distribution platforms like netflix, amazon, itunes, etc. The domestic market is defined as the north american movie territory consisting of the united states, canada, puerto rico and guam. If you have a great independent film or tv series that youd like us to consider for distribution, submit your film or tv series here indie rights, a subsidiary of nelson madison films, is a full service, global distributor with direct relationships to major distribution outlets.
Jun 05, 2017 film distribution strategies to use when financing your movie jun 5, 2017 entertainment finance how an independent filmmaker chooses to make a movie is often dictated by access to money more than any aesthetic sensibilities. If you need help getting make your film project and are willing to help others to do the same, join today and participate. How to release and selfdistribute an independent film rev. As the winnipeg film group is the only prairieregion distribution centre that handles both film and video works, we not only distribute independent film and video works by manitoba filmmakers, but we also represent the work of filmmakers from across the entire prairie region, and the rest of canada.
Securing film distribution might be the most challenging part of the entire filmmaking process. We spoke to dozens of independent film distributors. That part of the moviemaking industry that actually cranks out the product. The foundation for the following information comes from the business of media distribution by jeffery c.
Justice department to end 1940s antitrust rules governing. Many filmmakers are worried about production, postproduction, etc. Justice department to end 1940s antitrust rules governing film distribution. This is the sixth of ten articles revealing the results of my survey of 1,235 film industry professionals. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing film finance, producing and distribution near you. Its a fastmoving, highly competitive, highstakes business. One way to do this involves creating a home page that lists. Sep 03, 2019 one way to do this involves creating a home page that lists. Our cloud technology does all the complicated technical work. Distribution of movie audience for get out in the u. The duo will bring their unique knowledge and creativity to every project through innovative and bespoke campaigns and release strategies. The way to do this is to find an international sales agent or distributor. Film distribution and marketing always go hand in hand. Youll find out how film distributors play a pivotal role in connecting films with audiences.
In the leasing model, the distributor agrees to pay a fixed amount for the rights to distribute the film. Ive even had distributors admit to me they are not watching the full duration of the films they receive. Hang around hollywood long enough and youll eventually a some movie executive talk about how vod platforms have completely changed the landscape of film distribution. The distribution company shows the movie screening to prospective buyers representing the theaters. But when it comes the time to let the movie get known, they dont know how to do it. The changing game of distribution short of the week. Ua distribution owns the rights to sell content produced by film. Today, distributors remain an integral part of the film industry. To get their work seen, to make money, to platform their talent and to move onto the next project quickly. Quinn and league first attempted to kickstart their company. Created in 1982, daro film distribution has grown to become one of the leading independent distribution companies. Independent filmmakers often use film festivals as an opportunity to get the attention of distributors.
Gravitas ventures was founded in 2006 as a vod distributor, but theyve since branched out into theatrical releasing. The duo will bring their unique knowledge and creativity to every project through. Our theatrical market pages are based on the domestic theatrical market performance only. Film is devoted to the helping independent filmmakers find distribution that makes sense for their film. Watch trailers and get details for current and future movies. And if you listen long enough, you might even hear some talk about the goodolddays. Filmmakers need to get a good, rocksolid understanding of how film distribution works.
This could entail the film being in theaters in the us, or internationally, as well as vod video on demand, television, or even dvd yes there is still a market for this. Get out is a 2017 american horror film, written and directed by jordan peele in his directorial debut. Video out distribution is a nonprofit, nonexclusive distributor of media art on video to galleries, festivals, educational institution collections and broadcasters nationally and internationally. To do this, we focus on an effective distribution model that is totally filmmakerdriven, keeping filmmakers in control of their film in the marketplace. Cast matters and a cast that tweets, even more apartment troubles 2014, dir. Film distribution distributing an independent movie youtube. A guide to independent film distribution in the 21st century.
It also acquires ukrainian distribution rights to content produced around the world. Jun 22, 2016 the process of film distribution is incredibly interesting and somewhat complex. The chain is currently headquartered in irvine, california and has expanded outside southern california into the rest of california, as well as into arizona, nevada, utah, texas. That button can then be linked to your film page on amazon. I remember when i first heard the hype surrounding tim burtons alice in wonderland.
Jan 14, 2014 every film can benefit from having a distribution strategy before its festival premiere and before any rights are sold. A process that many think should start when the film is already done and out of postproduction, but reality is another. And if you need extra help on amazon film distribution, check out the indie producers guide on how to sell your movie. Mar 08, 2014 what are average film distribution fees. Like other forms of entertainment, the film business is productdriven. During this month and all months check out our films made by black filmmakers. Successful filmmakers and by that i mean filmmakers who successfully recoup their budget and repay investors, are the ones who develop a distribution strategy before they embark on the filmmaking process, and sometimes before they write the script. That turned out to be neon, with financing from sr media, jackie chans film company. The process of film distribution is incredibly interesting and somewhat complex.
Breakdown of the major online indie film distribution. Employees in film, video and tv program companies in sweden quarterly 20182019. This is normally the task of a professional film distributor, who would determine the marketing strategy for the film, the media by which a film is to be exhibited or made available for viewing, and who may set the release date and other matters. How to distribute your indie film in the digital age. There are several important stages before distribution of the movie. Sep 27, 2019 the landscape of independent film distribution is evolving and we are doing our best to keep up with it. The 2019 indie film distribution summit filmdistributionsummit. This is the distribution sector and its vital to the health of the whole film economy. Staceys book was the one i kept, carried, and continue to use as my primary resource to this day. For most indie films up until the last 5 years or so, the most realistic outcome would be for a. Break out pictures is a film and event cinema distribution company founded by nell roddy and robert mccann finn with a dedication to supporting emerging and established creatives.
Film distribution break out pictures break out pictures. The film may be exhibited directly to the public either. Aug 08, 2017 from our conversations with candelaria and mansfield, we came up with four keys for filmmakers to keep in mind as they navigate the evolving world of independent film distribution in the 21 st century. The indie filmmakers guide to amazon film distribution. The studio makes a licensing agreement with a distribution company. Your films title, a tagline, some quotes, the trailer and a big buy now button. Inout filmmakers is an online collaborative platform dedicated to supporting and developing collaborations between filmmakers from all over the world who speak spanish. A customized strategy can help you maximize audience, revenues, impact, and. I always recommend filmmakers be sure they check out different options for distribution to see whats right for their particular film, but be sure to at least talk to. The road to distributing your film is not as hard as you think. Sym 1 how to sell your movie learn film distribution. For more money, the film can also play at quad cinema in new york for a week, get publicity and advertising, find domestic and foreign distribution, and have an oscarqualifying run.
In addition to the checklist, wed love to keep in touch with exclusive offers and the latest filmmaking stuff. Lego group construct fiveyear exclusive film partnership to create new movie franchises. Daro has a catalogue of more than 5000 hours, ranging from blockbuster theatrical films and action series. If exhibitors were forced to book out the vast majority of their screens on major studio films for most of.