How To Sell Your Feature Film: Intro To Film Distribution

This course will prepare your film for world-wide film distribution. Power to filmmaking & filmmakers.

What you'll learn
How to choose a film distributor
How not to get ripped off by a film distributor
What is a Film Aggregator
What are the different kinds of VOD
Requirements
Basic Filmmaking knowledge
Description
Join over 70,000 students learning from our courses!So you made a feature film, now what? Most filmmakers don't even think about film distribution but it is, by far, one of the most important parts of the filmmaking process. Film distribution lives in shark infested waters where the system is designed to screw the filmmaker. In this course we will arm you with the knowledge to help you make a smart choice when choosing a film distributor and how to prepare your film for world-wide film distribution.Whether you have a feature film or documentary we have you covered. Knowledge is power and this course will add more tools to your filmmaker toolbox. Here is what you will learn in the course: What is a Film Distributor and the Standard DealCarving Out Your Film's RightsGross vs Net ProfitsDistribution Expenses - Film MarketsDistribution Expenses - Marketing & MaterialsDistribution Expenses - Cost Saving TechniquesIncreasing Your Leverage with DistributorsWhat is a Film Market?Pros and Cons of Attending a Film MarketGetting the Most Out of a Film MarketingWhat are film deliverables? What is a Film Aggregator?Distribber DebacleWhen to Use an Aggregator?Things to Do Before You Choose a Film AggregatorLearn how and when to work with sales agents, as well as how to avoid sharksWe discuss the reality of the VOD streaming landscape and how you can profitDon't get taken advantage of by predatory film distributors. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to get your feature film out to the world. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––What people are saying about this course: This is a really informative course. It's obvious that the teachers have a lot of passion behind what they do and a ton experience. I look forward to making my next film with some of the tips and ideas shared here in the course. - Laura SwartzThis a great course. It has very practical advise for indie filmmakers, and a step by step process to make a micro-budget feature in a few months. I'm going to apply it to my first feature. - Jared Evans––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Your instructor: Alex Ferrari has been working in the film industry for over 25 years and is the founder of Indie Film Hustle. He became a whistleblower and exposed Distribber, a film aggregator who owed film producers millions of dollars. Since their closure they also left thousands of filmmaker's without access to their films.He kept hearing story after story of how filmmakers were being taken advantage of by predatory film distributors so he decided to put together a course explaining the pitfalls filmmakers face when trying to get their films distributed through the legacy distribution model. It is his mission to help filmmakers survive and thrive in the film business.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-So what are you waiting for? Join over 70,000 students that have already taken IFH filmmaking and screenwriting courses. If you've got the dream.If you've got the drive.If you've got the passion - but you're missing the knowledge and experience…this course will help you make your feature film into a reality. Enroll NOW and learn the in and outs of film distribution! Let's get started!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Traditional Film Distributor

Lecture 3 Carving Out Rights

Lecture 4 Gross vs Net Profits

Lecture 5 Distribution Expenses - Film Markets

Lecture 6 Distribution Expenses - Marketing & Creation

Lecture 7 Distribution Expenses - Cost Saving Techniques

Lecture 8 Windowing Strategies

Lecture 9 Increasing Leverage with Distributors

Section 2: What are Sale Agents and Producer Reps?

Lecture 10 What is an International Sales Agent?

Lecture 11 What is a Producers Rep?

Lecture 12 BONUS: Interview with Producers Rep Ben Yennie

Section 3: Understanding Film Markets

Lecture 13 What is a Film Market?

Lecture 14 Pros and Cons of Attending a Film Market

Lecture 15 Getting the Most Out of a Film Market

Lecture 16 BONUS: Interview with American Film Market President Jonathan Wolf

Section 4: Video On-Demand Services

Lecture 17 OTT (Over the Top) Services

Lecture 18 TVOD (Transactional Video On-Demand)

Lecture 19 SVOD (Subscription Video On-Demand)

Lecture 20 AVOD (Ad Based Video On-Demand)

Lecture 21 Cable & Satellite Supported VOD

Lecture 22 VOD Myth Busting

Lecture 23 PVOD (Premium Video On-Demand)

Section 5: The World of Film Deliverables

Lecture 24 Film Deliverables - Film

Lecture 25 Film Deliverables - Audio

Section 6: Film Aggregators

Lecture 26 What is a Film Aggregator?

Lecture 27 A Cautionary Tale - Distribber

Lecture 28 When to Use a Film Aggregator

Lecture 29 Things to Do Before You Choose a Film Aggregator

Section 7: Wrapping Things Up

Lecture 30 Wrapping Things Up

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