I don't know anybody in the business, so if you can help me find these people, I'd appreciate it.
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I don't know anybody in the business, so if you can help me find these people, I'd appreciate it.
The hit show will premiere Season 5 Part 2 on Paramount Net and then CBS - what do you think of this rollout? https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/yellowstone-season-5-part-2-premiere-cb......
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Distribution deals keep coming. It's a great time to be making indie films! https://deadline.com/2024/09/toronto-film-festival-winner-the-life-of-ch......
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This October, you’ll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning writers, producers, consultants, authors, podcast hosts, and representatives who worked on or represented THE GREEN KNIGHT, WILLEM & FRIEDA, BERLIN, I LOVE YOU, ZERO TOLERANCE, WORLD WAR Z, ANNA, and...
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I love seeing deeply personal films find their way - an ever-increasing sign of the independent film industry's resurgence. Yaz Canli's movie sounds authentic and universal and I'm looking forward to seeing its trajectory. Are any of you working on an independent feature that you'd like to see distr...
Expand postI think it's important for independent filmmakers to find the right distributor for their project and do their best to keep as much of the net profits as possible on their side of the contract. After all, the indie filmmakers usually take on all the risk up-front.
Sam Sokolow What a compelling story. We do need more films that touch on the human experience.
Sam Sokolow “Are any of you working on an independent feature that you'd like to see distributed?” Yes, down the line, Seeing Rachel will be looking for distribution - and I’m happy to hear from Dan t...
Expand commentDo distributors have a network/team of key art designers? or do the filmmakers need to have their film packaged with proper key art?
If you don’t have a poster, they can usually have one done for you and charge it against your income. Or recommend someone to hire.
Usually some form of artwork is a delivery item for the completed film but distributors will often either adapt this or create their own. This is why providing stills is also important when delivering your film.
Ronald Villegas Distribution isn't a one-size-fits-all. Distribution of a project is multi-layered but first, as the filmmaker, you need to have "pitch" materials to sell it to theatres, streamers, an...
Expand commentSome great advice here from the community. I agree that you need to be prepared with materials to share and set photots, all that that may get used, and that you can use to do some social marketing bu...
Expand commentIf you elect to design the poster yourself, or use a designer that you hire, the upside is that you can: control what you spend; have more control over the creative concept of the poster art; and crea...
Expand commentHere are Variety's top picks for the most anticipated TV series premiering or returning this fall. What show are you most excited about? https://variety.com/lists/fall-tv-shows-2024-preview/
I'm most excited about The Penguin, Sam Sokolow.
From on MGM+ came back this past Sunday and I was SO EXCITED! I love that show. I've really been enjoying the trailers for High Potential, so I'm definitely going to check that one out. I'll also watc...
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I need help: Where to find a film festival interested in having the world premiere for my second feature length documentary??
It's now being mixed to dolby Atmos as well as 5.1 surround sound and the DCP will of course have english subtitles.
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Expand postSEMITJOV sounds like such a powerful and fascinating film, Mïcke Engström. I have heard from a few friends in the doc world that the International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam is a great fes...
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I love hearing about different distribution strategies for films, and Art House films are particularly close to my heart.
Whether your films are Art House or not, the strategies for independent films highlighted here are worth taking note of. From the pre-screenings strategy, the appeal to local audi...
Expand postI am so with you, Geoff Hall - I believe we are entering an amazing era for independent film and innovative distribution strategies. I am all for them. Its great to work in the system, but the goal is...
Expand commentSam Sokolow thanks Sam. Arthaus and Aerofilms just fuel my imagination with the possibilities for Seeing Rachel. They have a great way of developing a broad view of possible markets for a film. The ar...
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"Kneecap", the story of the Irish hip hop group, is getting a rerelease in limited US theaters as part of a leadup to their US tour, which is in itself promotion for their new album. I can't remember a film getting a theatrical release to promote a live music tour/album. Feels fresh and innovative....
Expand postI think this is my first time hearing of this type of rollout, Sam Sokolow. An Irish hip hop group movie sounds interesting. I'll probably watch it.
Can you imagine the Emmy Awards but your networks aren't being seen by millions? I really hope they work this out but doing it by Sunday seems less likely by the minute. What are you thoughts on this and deals like it? https://deadline.com/2024/09/disney-directv-blackout-emmys-1236087524/...
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With "Speak No Evil" kicking off and "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" dominating, Halloween horror movie season has begun. Are there any horror movies you look forward to watching this spooky season? https://deadline.com/2024/09/box-office-speak-no-evil-beetlejuice-beetle......
Expand postSpeak No Evil, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Cuckoo, The Substance, Smile 2, and Salem's Lot to name a few, Sam Sokolow.
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Hey Vic Alexander - I recommend reaching out to the Stage 32 Success team at success@stage32.com. They can connect you with the best reps in the community that can help you navigate this properly....
Expand commentHey Vic Alexander - I recommend reaching out to the Stage 32 Success team at success@stage32.com. They can connect you with the best reps in the community that can help you navigate this properly.
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Thanks, Sam.
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For older movies that have already had a release, these can be sold as part of a library of titles. Some sales agents specialise in second-run films and find distributors for library titles.
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Two of my feature films have never been released. So I am looking for distributor for them.