You may think its not possible to make money out of your short film, but it can be done. How to get short film distribution the guerrilla rep. Edinburgh short film festival submissions regular deadline ends may 15th 2017. Show me shorts exists to connect new zealanders with short films and share new zealand short films with the world. So you made a short film, and it got into some festivals now what. When it comes to the cost of engaging a sales agent, there are usually no upfront fees, however, you should expect to give 30% to 50% of the licensing fees to the agent as they will need to recoup the. Apr 19, 2018 with so many factors to consider and different paths to go down, the new guide to short film exhibition, distribution and marketing from the random acts network is a vital resource.
With so many factors to consider and different paths to go down, the new guide to short film exhibition, distribution and marketing from the random acts network is a vital resource. Youve spent months, if not years, producing your documentary, and now its time to market and promote the film. Listen to my free podcasts, indie film hustle podcast on. Im aware that there are a few sales agents who license shorts.
The objectives of no good deeds marketing plan will be to generate awareness and revenue from our target markets. But as a person who needs to sell tickets to do the next work, one needs to analyze how it does or does not hit its mark. In the past, this would more than likely be the end of your films public life, especially without a sales agent. Mar 27, 2017 to make sure you dont forget about distribution or just put your project up for free as an afterthought, ive put together the ultimate guide for short film though you can distribute featurelength films on these as well distribution. Apr 09, 2018 as a result of internet film distribution and the inevitable demise of dvd retail distribution you can now reach a global marketplace. The independents guide to film distribution, second edition is the definitive guide to north american independent film and media distributors and a crucial tool for filmmakers who want to find their audience. The conventional wisdom is that there just isnt much short film distribution out there. Mia now runs birds eye view film are a film agency and film agitator marketing films by women to audiences to effect industry change.
She is vicechair of the short film conference a worldwide organization working to promote the status of the short film and unite the global short film community. Short film exhibition, distribution, marketing guide. Feb 01, 2018 how should you distribute a short film. Though, if you meet other filmmakers through networking at these film festivals and online, initiate a distribution plan.
Short film distribution gives you a lot of different tools from distribution goals, plans, and models to the benefits of promoting your film on the internet vs the real world. While there are no guarantees that your movie will become the next viral, breakout hit, doing something is better than letting your movie collect dust. Sep 16, 2015 she is vicechair of the short film conference a worldwide organization working to promote the status of the short film and unite the global short film community. Though short films dont have the widespread appeal of the feature film format, there is still a variety of distribution options that can help you. Distribution options for a short film by daniel sol duration. Here are six tips, including advice about festival play, awards consideration, and sales and distribution. A massive list of international distributors for your short film. As creatives, we often think our job finishes once our film is edited but far from it, i have only just started to learn how important marketing your film actually is. This is a broad overview of a 12 week movie marketing plan that you can implement for your next title. Marketing your short film beginners filmmaking youtube. When we released our first feature on amazon and started making sales, it was hard to believe we could do so without a traditional film distribution deal. Here is some insight into finding the right home for your short film or video content in todays online distribution world.
While a feature film producer would expect to be there from development through distribution, a short film producer may see their role as limited to getting you through production or postproduction. How has movie marketing and distribution evolved over time. This 12 week movie marketing plan will help you sketch out a way to promote your film. To create the product so that it responds to the customer needs and expectations. Short films have a life in the festival circuit and are a great way to create a calling card. With a film marketing plan you can now market directly to film audiences at the fraction of traditional hollywood marketing budgets. Nov 18, 2018 4 types of distribution channels in marketing manufacturers originally bear the responsibility to create the perfect marketing mix for their production. In the past, many documentary makers relied on the major studios for distribution, financing and marketing. To do this, we focus on an effective distribution model that is totally filmmakerdriven, keeping filmmakers in control of their film in the marketplace.
Dec 01, 2015 as creatives, we often think our job finishes once our film is edited but far from it, i have only just started to learn how important marketing your film actually is. How to create a movie marketing plan without going crazy. Successful filmmakers and by that i mean filmmakers who successfully recoup their budget and repay investors, are the ones who develop a distribution strategy before they embark on the filmmaking process, and sometimes before they write the script. If youve made a great film, and plan the right sales and distribution strategy, you have a shot at. To begin, the film will be shown at specific film festivals where we will brand no good deed as a hip, independent film in order to generate the initial buzz. Marketing and distribution funding the objective of the grant is to provide financial support to filmmakers and distributors to promote their product at film markets and festivals effectively. We wont go into distribution because essentially theres not a very large market for distributing short films. Mar 19, 2019 short film distribution is a niche market and its better to work with someone who knows the lay of the land and has strong connections. The ultimate guide to short film distribution platforms in.
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It helps you prepare for film festivals,gives you instruction on how to prepare your press packets, and also how to properly prepare your deliverables. How to distribute your short film in todays online marketplace. Self distribution, diy marketing, and making a profit with your indie film duration. However, theyre few and far between, and i dont see many people. This plan provides grassroots strategies you can implement over a 12 week period. Filmmakers need to get a good, rocksolid understanding of how film distribution works. However, they re few and far between, and i dont see many people. Distribution deals are an important part of financing a film. Next the film will team up with a credible distributor in order to. The essence of stony brooks mfa in film producer track is in its small courses that identify and nurture the independent producer and shed a light on script development, casting, financing, scheduling, physical production, foreign sales, distribution, audience engagement, marketing, and new technologies. You now hold a card that hollywood doesnt have, your own fanbase. Her background includes cinema programming and management, marketing and publicity for films, festivals and major attractions. Although we are always talking about film distribution also, marketing is an essential part of this process, the marketing strategy is what will define the movie and people will look for, will want to know more about it and would like to see the film wherever it is present.
Use a short film to meet agents and managers to show what you can do. Apply to marketing assistant, development assistant, public relations assistant and more. List of international short film sales agencies and distribution. The distributor may set the release date of a film and the method by which a film is to be exhibited or made available for viewing. We can help filmmakers with feature films, smaller indie films and television find meaningful distribution in the global international market. How to distribute your short film in todays online.