Distribution

Hi Vander,

Congratulations on all your work. If you're willing, I would like to discuss some advice on the release of several of our completed films. Thank you!

Hi Terri, no problem, can message me the details, thanks.

Thanks Vander. We are finalizing the half hour version of one of the programs or I can send you a trailer? That program is The American Entrepreneur. we also have a human trafficking short and trailer. Thank you very much.

A friend here on the East Coast shot his own pilot episode, flew to MIPTV conference in France to sell to Buyers. He didn't. But he met contacts for another TV idea. Got a paid writing gig on a pilot that didn't get picked up.

Hi Timothy, AFM is all about long form. Many participants are also involved in TV but it isn't why they attend.

Thank you, Jonathan. My team and I bought our tickets already (LOL) . So, I guess we'll have to make it work to the best of our ability. No refunds right? If you have any insights as to how I might make lemonade out our attendance at AFM, I would appreciate your input. What markets should I be investing in?

sending PM

I look forward to it.

Hey Polina, With shorts usually there is no requirement for a film to be a premiere, though often it is desired. Given the presentation of your film with Amnesty, you'd probably have to go on a case by case basis as to what they would consider to be premiere. I'd say enter all the fests you want, deal with this if the film gets selected.

Amnesty is the film's debut and the premier can come later.

"Yeah, yeah-- that's the ticket!"

Kay Luke, what is a difference between debut and premiere?

Evening Gowns,

It varies per festival. Most festivals will state clearly if they want a premiere (or if your film is a premiere) If it’s the first time screening in a country, then it’s a premiere. If it’s different states, first time in each, it’s a premiere. If it’s the first time playing in that continent, then it’s considered a premiere as well. A debut is different. It’s usually when it screens the first time ever (at least from what I know, I may be incorrect) In most cases, just go by judgement. Read the rules and regulations of each film festival and go from there.

I did post-production work for Gravitas, WellGo USA, and E-One (when they were small). All 3 have a huge collection of genres.

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Check out Pink Eye Distribution, they are an Italian company that screens movies

Hey Michael, just wondering which route you decided to take? We're on the same boat. Thanks!

Elaine, I got a sales agent to take the documentary. and I am quite happy with him.

That's great to hear! Would you mind filling me in how to go about that process and anything you learned along the way?

Could you say who the sales agent is? I am all for that approach. I think it’s great for the filmmaker to assist in the marketing but not handle the marketing

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Thank you Jason!

This did not age well...

Nope. They owe monies now

They pitched me hard, thank God I didn't bite. I feel bad for the Indie filmmakers who are stuck with them when they took their money and bounced! SMH!

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https://youtu.be/yI8zRP0kqnoRunning with The Devil .. Producer Michael Mendeloshn and Actor Nicolas Cage

Please Watch

Thanks for sharing Etienne!

I'm interested in what you've got. I'm looking to license family-friendly content for a new OTT network launching in January. vinny@top4m.com

Thanks Vinny, just soon to upload some samples and will send to you.

Well there is a channel with Indie films. And one can get filmmakers from various countries have a contribution about a theme. So you would get various angles on the same problem. As: what about wildlife in parks when the water runs out, and how do people respond?

Tony: The majority of filmmakers on S32 are involved with microbudgets, not theatrically released films. Yet in this market the same principle holds true, that without "name" actors you will have an uphill struggle raising financing and securing profitable distribution. A microbudget producer's "bankability index" is determined in large part by his leading or supporting actors' current ratings on the IMDbpro Star Index. It doesn't mean that a cast of unknowns can't become a surprise hit, it's just that the odds are stacked against it.

I just post articles so filmmakers can receive information, not for critiques...

Hmm how much money can you afford to risk and not be homeless?

It’s ambitious to shoot 8 episodes.

Couple questions there. Answers depend on whether you're DIY'ing this whole thing or getting a platform or network behind you.

1. Film a great pilot? Sure. Why not. Can't hurt. Unless it's awful. That'll hurt the pitch for sure.

2. Jury is out on writing the scripts for the pilot. Some say yes, some say it's not necessary. Writing additional episodes beyond the pilot is likely a waste of time. Outline the series so you can pitch the whole thing well and you know where it's going and whether it's going to end with a 2nd season or it's a limited run show.

3. Shooting the whole season seems like a different approach entirely. Are you not pitching this? If you're just making it for self distribution then the first few questions are moot.

4. Codecs for distribution? You can transcode a deliverable in any spec you want. I've often wondered how or why they care what codec it's shot on. Episodic narrative is not the same as news and sports. So it shouldn't matter. I don't think any platform can or does investigate what camera you used and you can probably list any make or model you want without worry. But I'd look into that first. How does the particular platform you want check into that? My hunch is, they dont'.