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Film Sales and Distribution Masterclass | Filmmaking Series
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Film Sales and Distribution Masterclass | Filmmaking Series

Making a feature film is now easier than ever. Learn how to make a living as a full-time filmmaker.
Created byJason Buff
Last updated 4/2016
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the things they need to do before they start their film so that they will be able to make a distribution deal.
  • Get an idea of the key documents and video files they will need to give to distribution companies.
  • Understand the fastest and most effective way for building a fan base.
  • Learn the best launch sequence for a film from Film Festivals to Theatrical to VOD Release.

Course content

8 sections26 lectures3h 27m total length
  • The Basics of Distribution17:32

    In this video, Ron Newcomb of The Forge Films gives students an overview of film distribution and how they have been able to become profitable as film producers.

  • Film Markets4:32
  • Making A Deal and What You Will Need13:46

Requirements

  • Basic Understanding of Filmmaking
  • You will need a general understanding of how films are made, from screenwriting through to post production.
  • A basic understanding of platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and iTunes
  • General understanding of Independent Film

Description

Now more than ever the opportunity to become a full-time filmmaker is within reach for those who are willing to take a few risks. The key to building a career in show business is the ability to consistently get projects funded and then make money back for your investors. In this course, an abridged version of the Indie Film Academy's November Masterclass, we talk with 10 experts in film distribution about what you can do to make sure your film sells.

Experts In this course include:

  • Jason Brubaker of Filmmaking Stuff
  • Scott McMahon of Film Trooper
  • Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle
  • Mia Bruno of Seed & Spark
  • Chris Holland of Film Festival Secrets
  • Linda Nelson of Indie Rights
  • Ron Newcomb of The Forge Studios
  • Jerome Courshon of Secrets to Distribution
  • Ben Yennie of The Guerrila Rep

Key Topics:

  1. How to make sure your film will sell before you make it.
  2. They key documents distributors need.
  3. What you need to do in post production to have all deliverables.
  4. What is the best option for your film's launch.
  5. How to distribute your own film
  6. A simple hack to get thousands of fans quickly.
  7. How to get on Rotten Tomatoes.
  8. Why Netflix should be your last stop.

And much more.



Who this course is for:

  • Filmmakers who want to build a career.
  • Screenwriters who want to understand distribution
  • Producers who want to understand better things like the American Film Market and working with Sales Agents
  • People who are interested in becoming a distributor or sales agent.
  • Marketing Consultants who wish to gain insight into the world of film sales and marketing.