With distribution, marketing, and festival opportunities emerging and shifting with unprecedented speed, filmmakers need to develop a strategy for their films that is built upon the concepts of change and flexibility. This workshop will explore the current landscape and help filmmakers develop a plan for their films that not only reflects the marketplace, but the goals and objectives they have set for their work.
In the first class, we’ll explore the history of film distribution, self-distribution, and digital platforms with an overview of current opportunities and best practices for filmmakers.
The second class gives an overview of film festival structure, opportunities, and how to build a successful festival strategy for your film, your career, and beyond.
Finally, the third class will present case studies for independent films that cover their festival and distribution strategies using real-world data. Students will also develop and present a final “plan” for their own projects to the group during the last class.
What You Will Learn- Current opportunities and best practices for filmmakers with regards to self-distribution and digital platforms.
- Film festival structures and opportunities.
- How other independent films have found festival and distribution success.
- How to build a successful festival strategy for your film.