Hi i have few questions related to distribution of movies which i am posting here because this is the most active forum.kindly all the filmmaker (specially the experienced one) discuss this matter in detail.
i know the normal distribution process but first of all i want to know after i have completed a movie as a filmmaker will i contact the distributors with submitting the Trailor and script to them only or do i need to submit something else too? IS A synopisis enough with trailor or should i submitt the complete script
(specially when i am living in a other country and not coming to that country where i want to release
the movie)
i have one more question that how many cinemas in US are having digital facilities to show movie (approximately ?).suppose if ishoot in HD or DV and do not transfer it on Film (as it will increase my costs at post production) and just keep it digital
then atleast how much market do i have to launch my film.because i think not all the cinemas will have the facilities to show the movie on digital format.more over do these cinemas ask for dv at the final result or dvd? or something else? to show the movie to cinema-comers
now i come to the main topic which i wanted to discuss of the movie
i personally think there are 3 ways of showing your movies to cinema-goers from one which is very comman that is the first one
1) make a deal with the distributor to release it worldwide
The second 2 are
2)Should i contact distributor of each country to make a deal to release it in its own country only. suppose a US distributor to release it in US ,then the UK distributor to release it in uk , then the canadian distributor to release it in canada(dont you think this will be more profitable?) what will be the risks and benefits in this case
3) The third and the most hectic procedure according to me.Suppose i just target US right now while living in Pakistan.Isnt it better that i contact all the major cinemas of US via internet sending them the synopsis and uploading the trailor at my own site and sell the the movie directly to the cinema holders so that they can show the movie in their studios?If i keep the charges (the amount which i will have as a filmmaker) low will they like to do advertising and promotion atleast in their local areas because they will have no big amount to spend to advertise in the whole city so will this strategy work for me as a filmmaker and i will get more in revenue (as a whole?instead of going with distributor and giving him a major share.)
what do you think about this strategy????
PLease comment on these questions which i have and also mention about the approximate amount of cinemas showing movies at digital format plus tell me what is their desire about the final movie that should it be at DV or DVD?????????
Best regards
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
well rjschwarz as you quoted
"I think a better distribution model is the one followed by the cheap American Pie sequels. That is go straight to DVD and
use that money that you would spend on putting it in theaters into advertising so people know your movie is out there."
tell me one thing if we go with the most used distribution process that is handing the movie to distributor and wait untill
he takes out his expenses + 30 or 35% is it a better option or going on the method which you told about americal pie?because
what ever we will earn will go in the advertising and promotion to buy that dvd of ours.dont you think that will be much
riskier + more low profits?
tell me your idea as i dont have knowledge about dvd sales
secondly
"Having the online distribution idea is not bad.
tell me how much normally these sites charge if a person gets a movie from these sites like amazon and Apple iTunes
and moreover being a filmmakerhow much share will i have to give them?and what will be the facilities i will get?i personally
think dealing with them will be lot more better as the world knows these sites instead of making my own site and even
promoting it on internet.
what do you think?
at the please also tell me for my general knowledge a new movie released on dvd how much share a filmmaker get on dvd sales
plus how much 1 dvd costs for the consumer?
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
The DVD costs the consumer roughly $10 American. It can go as high as $30. I don't know the producers cut, I think that varies all over the place. It's possible to print the DVDs yourself and get 100% if you sell strictly from your own website. Of course you could end up with a house full of disks of they don't sell.
Getting the word out and getting people to your website is the hardest part. The internet is a huge place and people are fickle. If you create a horror movie your best bet to get hte word out is send a copy to Fangoria for them to review. Include stills and such and hope they like it. Horror fans often read Fangoria and that could drive some interest.
Your other questions, i don't know. I'll wait and let others chime in.
RJSchwarz
San Diego, CA
RJSchwarz
well thanks but what you think about contacting cinema owners directly???the 3rd ditribution strategy i mentioned ... is it worthwhile or just the madness of my mind?
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
helloo any body home........................................................
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
I dont know much about this, but I think the third idea you mentioned sounds like wishful thinking. I'm assuming it's a last resort?
-Jorge Pinkel
-Jorge Pinkel
adeel,
You should explore every option you can imagine. It is
essential that you get out there and contact as many cinema
owners as you can.
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
well jorge you might think its the last resort.but i am thinking to minimize the role of distributor and earn money directly......safe way.....now whats your advise
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
adeel,
What did the cinema owners you spoke to say?
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
Certified instigator
can you explain what do you mean by
What did the cinema owners you spoke to say?...
i havnt understand the meaning of this sentence.sorry friend..ask again what you exactly mean certified instigator
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
You were thinking of contacting cinema owners directly. I want to know what they said when you contacted them?
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
well friend i have not yet contacted them.i just wanted to know details from filmmaking.net
because i want to research on distribution as it is the most important matter for indie filmmakers.
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
I agree. Distribution is very, very important for indie filmmakers.
And it's something that to many don't research until after they
have made a movie.
Perhaps part of your research should be going to the cinema owners
directly and asking them. That way you would have some answers
and you can share your knowledge with filmmaking.net.
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
You are right certified instigator first of all thanks for listening ...i mean reading all my nonsence.......all the time...actually the thing is that i dont want to experience the thing that after making the movie i hear that i cant even get the amount which i have invested.atleast i should get recovery.that why want to do lot of research.till that time i am writing the script of 2 movies. one is comedy and one is zombie related.i might go for comedy first bcz zombie movie need more invesment due to lighting and makeup........so i might attepmt comedy first.
well certified instigator please tell me while contacting the cinema owners should i tell them the complete story????or should i only ask them question. if i have to only ask question then please guide me what questions should i ask them???please guide me
Lots of Regards to all of you.
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
hello no reply for guidense?
adeel akhter
adeel akhter
