Distribution

One question: How do filmmakers receive residuals/royalties from writing, producing, and directing commercials? I'm a local filmmaker based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Cut a broke girl a break, are there any film fests out there that you can enter for free? I want exposure, but I do not have the entry fee money right now, that's why I don't enter them. Is there any film fests that don't charge you? I know, a lot of you are probably laughing but I recently had a lot of things go down in my personal life that have basically equated to me all but giving up on my dreams of being an active industry member when I don't have the $$ for the exposure. So please let me know if there are any film fests or screenwriting competitions that don't have an entry fee. I'm sorry if this is in the wrong forum. I saw mention of film fests and thought this might be the place? Again, sorry.
-G.R.B.

Hi everyone. My name is Daniel and I'm a filmmaker from Italy. I'm currently developing the script for what I hope it's going to become my first feature film, and here I wanted to ask you something about the process of distribution. Has anyone of you who produced one or more feature films already gone through this process? How did you do it? What strategy did you apply and which approach you have found to be the most effective. Did you get a distribution deal before you even started actual production and shooting? Did you get a Studio deal? Did you have to go to a Film market (Marche' du Film, AFM, and the like) in order to sell your movie? Did you get your film distributed in some other way? If so how? Thank you. Any help on this subject will be most appreciated.

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Recently I have seen, most of the single screen is very pathetic in Bengal. A few multiplex have good viewers, but those are of a specific category. So, we are loosing lower class viewers who were the base of film business. Who actually decides a film hit or flop. So, how to reach to them. Any idea? suggestions?

DISTRIBUTION AND SOCIAL MEDIA for Independent Filmmakers. RB wrote an article on 'Medium' yesterday, 'So You Think You Have Nothing to Offer on Social Media? Think Again!' Here's a quote. "I believe that sharing content offers a unique insight into what interests me on a personal and professional level." If you look back over my rising to RB's challenge, you can see what I'm interested in, what excites me about storytelling. But then comes the responses, some of which have led to deeper conversations on email, about the things which daunt me in getting a feature film made in the UK, or the common excitement of creating new stories, new worlds. I work with a group of artists in Bristol UK and some time ago provided social media training, because every artist needs to connect and communicate with their audience on a regular basis. The enthusiasm for this 'revelation' lasted a little while, but for many of us in The Group, not long enough to be come part of our practice. I seem to be one of the exceptions. My publisher Chris Lorensson has also reinforced to me how important this is if you don't have a large publicity and advertising budget and the truth of that has stuck with me ever since. Then I came across Jason Brubaker, an independent film distribution guru, if ever there was one. He impressed upon me that an indie filmmaker needs not only to take social media seriously, but also to grow an email list. Why? Because it shows the commercial potential of our films and distribution companies and VoD service providers, are interest in expanding their market share. I'm usually asked how long I spend on social media per week? Whether or not I think it's just a trendy fad that will pass? Whilst considering how we as artists need to find and nurture an audience for our work, does social media really work? Maybe you'd like to answer those questions below? Here's the video. I hope you enjoy and comment below. https://youtu.be/Dw_LA9CUvoU

We have a feature documentary we are shooting. It started out as a short but when we audience tested the teaser, feedback was so strong that we are completing this as a feature doc and wrapping end of August (probably having a completed doc ready by AFM). This has been shot in the UK and Finland and bizarrely, we have a Finnish 'personality' in there so should be able to sell it in Finland and probably the rest of Scandinavia. However, we have zero idea about documentary distribution in the US other than AFM or doc distribution in Europe so were wondering if anyone knows any sales agents we could talk to? Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5HALvW69uc

The web series Shades Of Bad lead to a spin off, which has lead to a TV exposure. The spin off was easier to get ready for Opera TV than the series, which will be re-editied and then made into a proper long series having shot over 3 hours tis far. But in case you are wondering what Opera is, it is like Netflix. They are TV apps. You know apps from your phone, but TV's to date have been too stupid to deal with them, so apps like Netflix or Ted had to come pre-installed or via an add on like Amazon Firestick. This has to be the future, and building content you OWN and having a channel is a considered bet, but, from the very end of last year TV's started to get a little more intelligent. Most are now fitted with ANDROID technology, and Apple have announced a TV OS system and Apps, so maybe the future is looming. So, the TV on the wall fights the phone and tablet ? It can be the huge screen in the room that does the cool stuff and it will be the house telephone. Remember Rollerball !!!!! So, Netflix is an app, Opera is an App taking the best and most consistent web content suppliers. Although Shades Of Bad has produced a weekly soap for a year now, add that to the app means re-editing into closer to normal TV format lengths, possibly 12 to 18 minutes per episode. And a harsher TV edit than we used for the web. It means a change. But, we have dipped our toe in the water for year and it has started to pay off. Take a look on your computer or OPERA TV if you have a modern TV.... buzz us and let us know if you can find us. http://dld.bz/eCmre Please share and explore your TV if it is just a few months old.

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Hi.. I was recently asked what I would charge as a screening charge for my film to be shown at a film festival. Does anyone know what the going rates are? The film is a one hour documentary. Thanks!

This interview covers the things a filmmaker needs to know about the submission process from the perspective of a festival director. Comment if you have any more tips or advice. Thanks!

ÉCU The European Independent Film Festival happens annually in Paris, France and is definitely one of my favorite independent film festivals. They are open for submissions for the 2018 festival now. Just thought that you all might be interested in this because I've been to the last two festivals and found that they are really supportive and helpful for independent filmmakers. What's really great is that they would screen your film in many of their partner festivals in other countries so your film would get a lot of exposures. I would definitely recommend submitting your films to them. Check out their website: http://www.ecufilmfestival.com/en/