Comments on: Indie Film Distribution Offers and Deals

By: naorem

naorem — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:02:43 +0000

We are looking for distributors who can market our films in Asian continents

By: Blake Bickerstaff

Blake Bickerstaff — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:53:45 +0000

Mark, check out filmspecific.com. you have to subscribe to see their distributor’s list, but its very thorough and $20 could save you a lot of frustration looking elsewhere.

Blake

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# Mark Lipstein Says:
April 18th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

Thanks for the intro to film distribution. I wanted to know if you had a list of distributors that actively pursue films to purchase, or where I can find such a list. I am talking about those apart from the ones that show up to festivals. I am in serious talks with an investor but he knows that a film without distribution, it is tough to make any return, because no one will see it. So if I could provide him with a list of potential distribution avenues it would help immensely. Thanks

By: Blake Bickerstaff

Blake Bickerstaff — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:12:15 +0000

Russ, thank for this post. I’ve used it to help me write my business plan for our feature.

By: russ

russ — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:34:45 +0000

There are a few resources out there to help you find distributors. There is an online catalogue called Hollywood Creative Directory (http://www.hcdonline.com), and it has a list of all the active companies in the business. Film Specific (http://www.filmspecific.com) is also a good resource for forums and connecting with other filmmakers who may know which companies are buying right now.

As for which companies are actively seeking content, you’re going to have to find someone to help you navigate those waters, someone who is plugged into that industry. Producer Reps can help. The guys are Circus Road Films (http://circusroadfilms.com) are plugged in pretty well.

Hope that helps.
Russ

By: Mark Lipstein

Mark Lipstein — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:03:56 +0000

By: Richard Steward

Richard Steward — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:44:41 +0000

We are looking for world wide distribution for a movie called bosses in the booth and also west coast Legends which is starring Tupac and e40 as well as too short. They are allredy done and ready to go we are just looking for a great or decent offer.
17025641996 call me if you can help..
Thanks!

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HFilmFestival — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:24:22 +0000

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By: Mark Lipsky

Mark Lipsky — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:02:47 +0000

There actually *is* a distribution company with a new idea. indieWIRE wrote about Gigantic Digital here: http://www.indiewire.com/article/gigantic_releasing_moves_indie_film_distribution_into_new_era/ Our next release, Morgan Dews’ “Must Read After My Death,” will open in February on screen in NY & LA (as well as a few other markets) and day-and-date nationally via Gigantic Digital. In other words, this is a first-run film that will be accessible to a couple of hundred million more moviegoers than any 3000 screen studio release.

Yes, there’s the issue of how folks will know it’s playing on Gigantic Digital and we’re working our asses off addressing that with the media. Our basic argument is a comparison with an office worker who happens to be telecommuting rather than working from their cube. The work they do from home is no less valuable than the work they do from the office. Same concept. If a new, first-run film happens to open online in Dallas or Seattle or Boston rather than in a bricks and mortar theater, why wouldn’t the local media alert their readers, viewers and listeners to its ‘local’ premiere? Especially when the streaming quality is as good as it gets, when the presentation is commercial-free and when the ticket price is just $2.99 for 3-day unlimited viewing. Why not review it and write a feature about it if they like it?

It’s a harder sell right now than it should be but we’re fighting that fight. We’re actually doing something about the awful state of things rather than just talking about it. Will it work? Yes. In February 2009? Maybe. I hope so. I hope we’re only a tiny bit ahead of the curve rather than way ahead. But this *is* the future for independent films. You know, films by directors who aren’t household names. Films without movie stars. Films without millions in studio (or studio-lite) dollars behind them. Films in a language other than English. Films that would otherwise never be seen by anyone in today’s (and tomorrow’s) onerous theatrical environment. Our success will be your success. Pray for us.

OK, maybe just wish us well.

By: JB

JB — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:40:17 +0000

Russ, this is really very good info to know for any first time filmmaker. Thanks for sharing!