We have the control to create unique distribution strategies that reflect the changing ways in which our audiences discover our films. But what i think is so important is to allow a filmmaker the ability to say im gonna do this myself. A film s trailer and key art shape how audiences perceive a film. Consider these strategies for selfdistribution to put power and profit in. They are usually created first, and become the cornerstones for a film s marketing campaign. How quiver helps indies find their way to itunes, amazon and hulu brand content self distribution becomes a more viable option for smaller films with tools that allow filmmakers to. Buddy warns dave that he should confront andrew before he and linda get back together. The entrepreneurial filmmakers guide to self distribution. Amazon selfdistribution begins with woody allens wonder. Retrouvez tout le casting du film self control realise par peter segal avec adam sandler, jack nicholson, marisa tomei, heather graham. How i learned to stop counting on miracles and love self. Such a policy could be selfdefeating, particularly if the. So, selfdistribution was our first best option for our nobudget film.
Post your thoughts, even if unrelated to the film, just to keep your name and the name of your project in the air. Laura branigan self control official music video youtube. Helping studios, distributors, and independent filmmakers reach audiences worldwide. Having a plan for you self distribution film campaign will allow you to first explore all traditional distribution options. Enter your name and email to get instant access to the training. Theres a certain quality control they expect which is completely understandable. A few days before you pulled up into a town, an advance person would leaflet the place, and when you arrived you would do some local radio, screen your film at the local rep cinema. How i selfdistributed my feature film the guardian. Diy film distribution for the new decade indie film hustle. Its hard to say with certainty whether ill selfdistribute my next film. Having already made inroads into television production and distribution with hits like house of cards and orange is the new black, netflix has now set its. Breakdown of the major online indie film distribution. To assess the viability of your distribution plan, i suggest you break out a calculator and work backwards. How to release and selfdistribute an independent film rev.
Amazon is moving into selfdistributing its own movies, putting it on the path to becoming a fullfledged film studio. Self control is an animated short film in the donald duck series, produced in technicolor by walt disney productions and released to theaters on february 11. Youre watching the official music video for laura branigan self control from the album self control 1984. This way, if your distribution offer is not a deal, you can move forward with your very own self distribution film campaign. How i selfdistributed my feature film the marketplace is crowded. Robert schwartzman discusses how his new distribution platform, altavod, could change the world of film. When you selfdistribute your distribution is limitedthat makes efficient targeting very important. If a film is to find its audience, indie filmmakers must put their energy into distribution too. For starters, your film will be available on the same platform as major motion pictures and that alone adds a sense of legitimacy to your project. Jonathan brickers work has uncovered a scientifically sound approach to behavior change that is twice as effective as most currently practiced methods. You dont need a film distributor to sell your film, and you dont need to bow down to last generations distribution models. Competition in film distribution, which has long been a concern, is now affected.
And most importantly, its become possible to retain complete control over. If youre selfdistributing your indie film and trying to get on major. For the ease of math, we are going to focus on sales and not rentals of your film. After hearing from nearly 40 distributors about my feature, i chose. Twotime oscar winner kevin spacey jumps bravely into selfdistribution with todays unique release of his latest film. It used to be that film selfdistribution meant getting a van, a bunch of fly posters, and hitting the road. Of course, securing a distribution deal with the handful of other top dog distributors, such as lionsgate, universal, paramount, or warner would be. Robert schwartzman is changing movie distribution with altavod. Kevin spacey jumps into selfdistribution with latest film. If the same person came across a film on an industry standard platform like itunes, they may be more likely to actually watch that film than if it was hosted on a platform that the person was not familiar with.