Our focus is on sharing films that make a cultural contribution to uk cinemas and expand the possibilities for audiences wherever they are and would not otherwise be available. The indie filmmakers guide to amazon film distribution. The book independent film distribution does a great job getting to the core of what this journey entails. Available as an application on ios, android, pc or mac. My spotlight independent my production ltd home facebook. To evaluate this, they look at your film, the size of the target audience, how your film compares to previously successful similar films, and in the end, it comes down to whether they think they can sucessfully get your film screened in a theater or digitally. Recommended books on film distribution for filmmakers movie.
Approaching independent film distribution like booking a band. Indie rights, a subsidiary of nelson madison films, is a full service, global distributor with direct relationships to major distribution outlets. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. While its true that studios can back independent films by giving them a wider distribution, many studios have created independent production companies, which create films that have a more independent feel. 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.
As a result, many filmmakers continually leave messages at my office that sound like this. Hope, a prolific producer who had worked with ang lee and hal hartley, was a frequent contributor to. The insiders guide to independent film distribution, 2nd. Looking to make a film but need a little help with the paperwork. With a mix of interviews and commentary, phil hall, explores this process from the ground up. The film collaborative is the first nonprofit, fullservice provider dedicated to the distribution of independent film, including narrative features, documentaries and shorts. Bch is an independent book distributor and fulfillment house. Indie film distributors list of distributors, distribution. Screen showcase is like having exclusive tickets to your very own film festival. He delves into the roots of independent film and then shows how those roots have grown into the apple tree of today. The insiders guide to independent film distribution is a must for anyone who hopes to make and sell a film with good results.
Our catalog features a wide variety of unusual, unique and hardtofind books, videos, cds, and audios. People are brought together to make the film screenwriter, producer, director, cast, crew. This comprehensive manual for filmmakers and producers dedicated to film distribution and the marketplace could mean the difference between getting your film out to the public and keeping it in the can. Erin has served as series moderator for the docyard and led film discussions for the museum of fine arts, boston, boston public library, and several film festivals. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. What are the most prominent film production and distribution companies in. Every year thousands of filmmakers like you unleash their newly completed movies upon the. Independent film distribution takes the reader deep into the process of positioning a film for distribution. Based on the experience of its founders, linda nelson and michael madison, the need for a new type of distribution for truly independent films is evident. Is there an identifiable audience and can we effectively position the film so theyll go see it. He was referring to an article he was submitting for that falls magazine, a manythousandword takedown of the business practices and internalized logic of the specialty film business.
The differences between independent films and studio pictures. The insiders guide to independent film distribution by. As a selfpublished author, finding the right book distributors can be overwhelming. Cineworld joins odeon in refusing to show universal films. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Independent feature film production is an essential guidebook for filmmakers. Most distributors not only provide the movie to theaters. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Cast matters and a cast that tweets, even more apartment troubles 2014, dir. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. Over 30 years of experience in motion picture distribution and film. As a result of internet film distribution and the inevitable demise of dvd retail distribution you can now reach a global marketplace. In addition to submitting your independent film and brokering deals with the various vod platforms, aggregators also take care of everything else, including encoding, packaging, and delivering your film to digital platforms. Stripping away the mythology surrounding independent film distribution, the selling your film series presents a more realistic picture regarding how filmmakers can earn revenueand when they cannotfrom a variety of release strategies.
About the book the independent s guide to film distribution, second edition, edited by minhae shim, erin trahan, and michele meek updates the definitive directory of independent film distributors with bonus advice and resource articles by experts in the field. Once a distributor is interested in a film, the two parties arrive at a distribution agreement based on one of two financial models. Apr 10, 2014 one problem lowerbudget independent filmmakers face when figuring out both financing and distribution is a paucity of data. For max profits to benefit the independent, buy print copies on create space or ebooks on kindle about the book. If you have a great independent film or tv series that youd like us to consider for distribution, submit your film or tv series here indie rights, a subsidiary of nelson madison films, is a full service, global distributor with direct relationships to major distribution outlets. If you find that any of these addresses are incorrect or you discover additional information email, website, tollfree number, etc. Distribution giant trevor green, one half of major local independent distributor entertainment film distributors efd. The insiders guide to independent film distribution. Cni distribution, a division of christian network international, is one of the largest independent christian product fulfillment and distribution companies in the world.
Orly ravid and jeffrey winter, the film collaborative coexecutive directors. The insiders guide to independent film distribution, second. We feature a diverse range of vetted film industry resources selected by our team of experienced insiders. Thirdparty aggregators are vendors who specialize in movie distribution. A guide to independent film distribution in the 21st century. The new book on filmmaking and distribution what film schools dont tell you is a stepbystep guide to help you win as a independent filmmaker. The studio makes a licensing agreement with a distribution company. The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest distributors at the top, followed by distributors in alphabetic order scroll down for book distributors in canada and uk. I quote these books quite frequently on my blog posts.
There are so many books available for the independent filmmaker and producer. Eligible films must depict themes, stories and characters grounded in real science, technology or economics. Founded in 2003 independent is a fully integrated content creation and distribution company specialising in film and. Introducing a new streaming service that provides pay per view and download service for independent film producers. Gatekeeping in the evolving business of independent film. Again, this breakdown is meant to expose how film distribution works within the studio structure.
A digital distribution platform specialising in independent and world cinema, screen showcase is essentially a designated ott service for cinema lovers. The insiders guide to independent film distribution contains terrific insights into the use of producers representatives, sales agents and film. Staceys book was the one i kept, carried, and continue to use as my primary resource to this day. Learn, benefit and grow from our membercontributed articles, books, classes, software products, equipment, and listings. Jun 22, 2016 hopefully this gives you some insight into how film distribution works and where the industry stands in terms of distribution to theaters and home entertainment. Perhaps you are preparing to make an independent film or maybe you already have a finished project ready to distribute. Itn distribution independent film distribution company. And if you need extra help on amazon film distribution, check out the indie producers guide on how to sell your movie. That button can then be linked to your film page on amazon. An independent film, independent movie, indie film or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies.
Bulldog film distribution is a fully independent uk film distributor releasing films across all platforms. This is a list of motion picture distributors, past and present, sorted alphabetically by country. With a highly experienced management team, we have a rapidly expanding library of high quality titles including margin call and night train to lisbon. Independent film distrib ution takes the reader deep into the process of positioning a film for distribution. Although this may be good news for aspiring filmmakers, it also means that the oversupply of selection from the insiders guide to independent film distribution book.
Hopefully this gives you some insight into how film distribution works and where the industry stands in terms of distribution to theaters and home entertainment. The insiders guide to independent film distribution book. Atlas distribution scores queen elizabeth movie, a royal night out atlas distribution company and ketchup entertainment announced today the acquisition of us distribution rights for the uk hit film, a royal night out opening wide in the uk today in a deal negotiated by hanway films. Developing, producing and distributing your animated films crc press book with the advent of advanced handheld technology and the widespread nature of the internet, the world of animated filmmaking is more exciting and accessible than ever. Founded in 2010 by filmmaker ava duvernay, array is a grassroots distribution, arts and advocacy collective focused on films by people of color and women. Independent filmmakers often use film festivals as an opportunity to get the attention of distributors. Aug 08, 2017 from our conversations with candelaria and mansfield, we came up with four keys for filmmakers to keep in mind as they navigate the evolving world of independent film distribution in the 21 st century. British film institute ceo ben roberts embraces a radical. Founded in 2010 by filmmaker ava duvernay, array is a grassroots distribution, arts and advocacy collective focused on films by. Itn releases 24 films per year with itns connection to all major retailers and rentals in north america, such as redbox. We release dvdbluray worldwide at zero cost to you. Unique case studies and exclusive commentary from the top names in independent cinema including mark cuban, hal hartley, bill plympton, liz garbus, and arthur dong help provide a handson approach to the subject. Featuring awardwinning service and stateoftheart computer networking systems, cni represents various book, music and film publishers, and ministries from around the. Note that some independent authors may find that smaller distributors, and those with a specialty book focus, are more indie authorfriendly.
Releasing a film properly takes a lot of time and energy so we want to be passionate about the film. She oversaw distribution of the documentary love and other anxieties and recently started. Apr 22, 2019 learn the 5 main steps you can take to plan out your independent films distribution. As many, including us here at filmmaker, have said, we need to share our data, whether thats in public forums or among. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Book description this new updated edition provides a wide range of interviews with filmmakers, distributors, festival programmers, marketing experts, and critics. Vod numbers arent publicly reported and once you get into nontheatrical distribution, those numbers usually dont appear in any boxoffice reporting.
Bch independent books and book distribution and fulfillment. Sheri, in 2011 you published a book called selling your film without selling your soul with case studies on digital distribution for indie filmmakers. The independents guide to film distribution, second edition, edited by minhae shim, erin trahan, and michele meek updates the definitive directory of independent film distributors with bonus advice and resource articles by experts in the field. Independent film distribution book movie business success. Sundial pictures is an independent film production and distribution company. This book is about the business of distribution, around which the international film business revolves. Another distribution company that focuses on art house, independent, and international films, kino lorber, has developed a new virtual theatrical exhibition initiative, called kino marquee, that. Paidup members of alli may download a free ebook of this and all our guidebooks when logged in to the alli membership website. We offer a full range of affordable distribution, educational, and marketing education to independent filmmakers looking to reach out to traditionally underserved audiences. The insiders guide to independent film distribution, second edition 9780240817552. We book your films or motion pictures with all the major and independent film companies. She oversaw distribution of the documentary love and other anxieties and recently started her fifth frommers guide to montreal and quebec city. Independent and world film distribution finds a new model. Independent distributors devise novel ways to bring films.
Distribution for independent film is a completely different process. Amc is considering content from independent filmmakers for featurelength films. Sep 03, 2019 one way to do this involves creating a home page that lists. While most independent filmmakers dont set out to make a film specifically for netflix or amazon, the companies have shown a notable interest in making and acquiring films and tv shows with. Whats the best way to distribute selfpublished books. Alchemy company allied artists pictures corporation. Pages in category film distributors of the united states the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 309 total.
At less than 150pages or so, the book is a quick and easy read. Thirtynine films had their world premieres at the 2015 festival and 59% of the films that screened were from firsttime directors. Jul 24, 2019 the world of indie filmmaking is abuzz with folks wanting to sell a movie to netflix. Your films title, a tagline, some quotes, the trailer and a big buy now button. The insiders guide to independent film distribution by stacey parks.
Atlas distribution company independent film distribution. We work in all stages of the filmmaking process, from development through distribution, for both documentary and feature films. Our special interest is in uncompromising new work, reissues of the key works of world cinema and artists films. Considering sales agents and distributors as primary gatekeepers, the book examines the networks in which they operate, how they operate, how their practices have evolved, and the power and control they exert over the business of independent film distribution. With over 30 million subscribers, getting your movie into the platform would represent exposure and validation. Use this book to learn the realities of the market in advance and map out a winning distribution plan. Netflix and amazon offer indie filmmakers hope and. Weve painstakingly searched the internets and collected 588 free forms and contracts to help get you started. Gregory goodell addresses the making of independent films, taking the reader through the process of the independent films development phase. New book for indie filmmakers on digital film distribution in europe. A guide to independent film distribution in the 21st. Filmmakers need to get a good, rocksolid understanding of how film distribution works.
For more information about the various distribution choices for ebooks, print books and audiobooks, read our askalli guidebook, choosing the best selfpublishing companies and services. 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. Indie film distributors look for one thing only when they evaluate paying for your indie films. The insiders guide to independent film distribution independent film. How to release and selfdistribute an independent film rev. Expert distribution services for innovative publishers. Miramax, sundance, and the rise of independent film. This article is not a replacement for proper legal advice you probably wont need all of these. These are the most uptodate addresses we have for independent bookstore distributors. Does the success of streaming signal the death of indie. Indie film distribution home of indie rights indie rights. A studio or independent investor decides to purchase rights to the film.
Its going be called indie film is dead, i remember ted hope saying to me back in 1995. The success of netflixs roma this oscar season with ten nominations has some traditional film distributors worried sick. Cni distribution award winning contract distribution services. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. Cni distribution award winning contract distribution. Securing distribution, let alone a theatrical release, remains an intensely. The insiders guide to independent film distribution contains terrific insights into the use of producers representatives, sales agents and film markets. We spoke to dozens of independent film distributors. Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. Film production books you need to read top ten list indie. Independent films have financially done quite well in the past but. The differences between independent films and studio. Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the. Theres a key phrase in stacey parks book the insiders guide to independent film distribution.
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