Distribution

From film festival strategies to theatrical to VOD to online options to finding and securing a sales agent the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on all things related to the distribution process

Maurice Vaughan
How To Make The 2024 American Film Market Work For You!

Today officially kicks off the 2024 American Film Market! Amanda Toney gives some steps to make the AFM work for you in today’s blog. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-make-the-2024-american-film-market-work-for-......

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Simon Sole
Uscreen

Hi I am looking at Uscreen as the platform for www.analysishistory.com which is where I intend to put my rather dispirit collection of material including films, blogs etc. So far on my Uscreen trial it has been a very positive experience.

I did note that uscreen offer guidance on the export/render s...

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Ramon Richardson

I just started checking into Uscreen, is the app included in your package or its separate?

Debbie Elicksen

Interesting Simon Sole. Looking forward to learning more about this program.

Tony DeBee
The New Frontier- Self-Distribution for Indie Filmmakers

Indie filmmaking self-distribution empowers filmmakers to take control of their work’s distribution and financial destiny. By bypassing traditional distribution channels, creators directly engage with their audience, tailoring release strategies to their specific market needs. This approach often in...

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Rebecca James

Do you have any figures on self-distribution. I am interested!

Tony DeBee

Yes we do but, since this is our first year in operation, it's kinda all over the place. Financials cycle out for a year in March and by then we'll have a more stable track record.

Ramon Richardson
Stephen Folker

One would have to have enough of a following / fanbase to benefit from self-distribution. Most do not. Key is to not get screwed by the big fish.

Slavica Bogdanov
Looking for finished feature full length films

If you have a finished projects (not micro budget, not shorts) and looking for a distributor, I have a lot of contacts and can help (not TV series, not scripts, not documentaries).

Action, based on true story, rom com, thrillers.

English, Spanish or French.

We don't take Indian projects at this tim...

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Sam Sokolow

Flagging for my network in case anyone has a finished film looking for distribution.

Sam Sokolow
Disney grabs the Grammys

As Shakespeare said in Twelfth Night - "if music be the food of love, play on". The Grammys are so beloved and now Disney has made a monster 10 year deal to air them. What are your thoughts on this deal? https://deadline.com/2024/10/the-grammys-move-cbs-to-disney-10-year-deal......

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The Grammys Move From CBS To Disney In Major 10-Year Deal
The Grammys Move From CBS To Disney In Major 10-Year Deal
The Grammy Awards ceremony, which has aired on CBS for over 50 years, has a new home. Disney has snatched the rights to the annual music awards show in a ten-year deal, a major loss for Paramount. The…
Maurice Vaughan

This is huge for Disney, Sam Sokolow!

Debbie Elicksen

Disney is desperate for content, I think. I cancelled my subscription because there just wasn't enough there for the value. Sam Sokolow It may piss off a few people looking forward to watching it on c...

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Dan MaxXx

Sucks because free tv is going away. Wont be long until the Oscars show will be paid tv

Sam Sokolow
Lionsgate's commendable startegy is fighting to succeed

Lionsgate has had a string of theatrical flops but approaches things intelligently and champions films the big studios/streamers don't - this makes me want to see their films and root for them even more. Have you seen any of Lionsgate's films this year? https://variety.com/2024/film/news/lionsgate-b...

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Maurice Vaughan

I haven't seen any of Lionsgate's films this year, Sam Sokolow, but I'm looking forward to watching some of them, especially Borderlands and Never Let Go. I might do a double feature (Borderlands and...

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Shay Fard

Lionsgate used to be all magic—now I’m falling asleep halfway through their movies. Predictable plots, cringey casting choices… they are so busy ‘forcing diversity’ they forgot to cast actors who actu...

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Geoff Hall

Sam Sokolow hmm, Lionsgate were showing an interest in Seeing Rachel. I’m not sure what to think, now?

Sam Sokolow

Nobody bats 1.000, Geoff Hall - and they aren't losing money. And their turnaround in terms of hits is inevitable. They are a major and respected distributor. If they're real on Seeing Rachel, I'd sta...

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Geoff Hall

Sam Sokolow thanks for your wisdom, Sam. Will keep you appraised of the ongoing development of Seeing Rachel.

Philip David Lee
The Distribution of Distribution

We were trying to secure International distribution territories for our business plan to attract financing and in talking to this one International distribution rep, his very first question was, "Does your film contain nudity?" Are you kidding me? Do you know what a pain in the butt it is to shoot n...

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Debbie Elicksen

Philip David Lee This post reflects the full dance program of navigating marketing via different platforms and countries. The nudity aspect is interesting for sure. In North America, it is nowhere as...

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Philip David Lee

Debbie Elicksen I never try and worry about people that get "offended" over watching something mainly because they don't have to watch it. If you build your house at the base of an active volcano, you...

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Debbie Elicksen

Philip David Lee Excellent points. Love the volcano scenario.

Debbie Elicksen
It's November! You Know What That Means. It's Write Club!

Check out the information in this blog link for more. Come on in. The water's warm!

https://www.stage32.com/blog/join-us-for-the-10th-annual-november-write-......

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Debbie Elicksen

Ashley Renee Smith I am adding all these WC prompts you list on Instagram in my calendar.

Sam Sokolow
Tribeca films announces new streaming deals

Great to see new distribution models and deals for independent films and I’m excited to see more. What do you think? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tribeca-films-streaming-deals-kanopy-kinema-1236041995/...

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Tribeca Films Sets Streaming Deals With Kanopy and Kinema
Tribeca Films Sets Streaming Deals With Kanopy and Kinema
Tribeca Films has set deals with Kanopy and Kinema to stream the label's catalog of independent festival films.
Maurice Vaughan

I think it's great for indie creatives, Sam Sokolow! The article says, "The first-of-their-kind output agreements will make it easier for festival favorites to reach wider audiences. And the deals cre...

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Geoff Hall

Sam Sokolow I think Tribeca announced their intent to expand their distribution reach a while ago, Sam and now we have some of the details.

Debbie Elicksen

Sam Sokolow I think this is where the film and TV industry will continue to rule. Studios seem so outdated. It's like dial-up Internet versus gaming speed on your smartwatch....

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Geoff Hall

Debbie Elicksen I like that analogy, Debbie.

Sam Sokolow
Distribution deals closing ahead of AFM

It's great to see activity in Europe and beyond ahead of the upcoming American Film Market.

My favorite line in this article is "I wanted to make my first feature completely independently, without the strictures so often affecting the filmmaking world, and in doing so, believe audiences will thoroug...

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Debbie Elicksen

Thanks for this share Sam Sokolow. I absolutely love foreign films (foreign to North America). It's fantastic to see more support for these markets and independent producers....

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Deborah Gilels
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Wednesday 10/30 to Thursday 10/31- Leveling Up Your Marketing Skills To Promote You & Your Projects

I'm an award winning publicist and media consultant who has run a successful business over the past 20 years, launching films in the realm of theatrical and digital distribution, award campaigns and the festival circuit, worked in many genres, and content forms, as well as promoted talent. Recent pr...

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Deborah Gilels

Hire someone who can help you - to get your novels reviewed and promote - to expand the outreach of your podcast - you don't have to hire a full on PR person, you can utilize an assistant or intern to do this outreach.

Kerry Kennard

Hi Deborah Gilels , nice meeting you and sharing your expertise in this AMA. Have you worked with composers and their need for marketing ? If you're over 6o, is it better to outsource for an Agent ? h...

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Deborah Gilels

A few years ago I hooked someone up with a friend who is a music supervisor and he game the advice to go after the job that you want - if there's an agent sending out your work, I would welcome it- yo...

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Kerry Kennard

Thank you Deborah Gilels . Appreciate the advice ! KK

Debbie Elicksen

Deborah Gilels I was late to the table, but I thank you so much for sharing your insight. PR and marketing is so important for content, especially when there are so many options. A what not to do list...

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Debbie Elicksen
UK Budget is Out but Only News On VFX, Not Film Tax Credits

Feels kind of disappointing. The long-awaited funding boost in today’s UK budget, which contained no updates on film and TV tax credits but news on VFX.

https://deadline.com/2024/10/uk-budget-bbc-world-service-film-tv-industr......

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