The Self Distribution Workbook

Description

You know if they would just watch it, they’d love it… so how do you get people to see your independent movie? Even amazing indie films from brilliant creators can get lost in the shuffle of this hyper-competitive industry. It’s time to take control of your film’s destiny with this step-by-step guide, designed by award-winning independent filmmakers to help you create your own roadmap for self distribution. You’ve already learned everything you need to know to be a DIY filmmaker, so why not become your own distributer as well? This guide will help you cut through the confusion so you can get right to finding audiences to connect with and making money. Download this 29 page interactive workbook instantly and take the first step on your self distribution journey today.

Tired of waiting for a distributor to notice you? Is your finished film sitting in your hard drive waiting to be seen? Has your festival run closed, but no one called with next steps? Then fire up the printer, bestie. We’re done waiting, and we’re taking control. Distribute your own indie film. Grab a pen, print out this instant download, and take control of your movie’s destiny.

While working on the marketing and distribution of our own films, we were absolutely shocked by how little practical information is available when it comes to indie distribution! Frankly, we were terrified to move forward without a plan. We dug deeper, we made phone calls, we compiled all the best information we could to put together an irresistible pitch for our films…but why stop there? When we see a need, we try to fill that need. So we decided to compile all our research and put together a plan for you too.

It’s going to take a little work, we can’t tell you that you’ll have this done in an afternoon. What we can say is that anyone can do this! With a little research, a little thought, you can put together a bullet proof sales pitch to land your film on the big screen.

Topics covered:
– Write your script for cold calling theaters, and effectively shopping your films
– How to create a ‘value stream’ based on the success of other comp films
– Analyzing your film’s objective strengths and conveying its value in market terms
– Understanding what programmers are actually looking for when scheduling, and how to align your project with their goals

Distributing can be one of the most opaque and predatory aspects of your indie film’s journey. We’ve all heard horror stories about filmmakers who get taken advantage of, get scam offers, and that’s to say nothing of the thousands of films that simply never get shown at all. You know audiences will love your film, by waiting for a distributor to see the value in your film can be filled with heartache. Sitting on the sidelines is hard, and feel endless…but who knows the value of your film, than you? Who can more passionately represent your art than you? There’s no doubt we are living in the day of the indie film, with more and more elements of film becoming more accessible for indie creators. Distribution is no different.