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UPCOMING VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING: "Leveraging New Revenue Opportunities" (February 9)
Join us for this virtual town hall meeting, moderated by Film Specific founder Stacey Parks, where we discuss new revenue opportunities for filmmakers, how the marketplace has forced filmmakers to take a more business-minded "entrepreneurial" approach to financing, distributing and recouping budgets for their films, and how and if these opportunities can be quantified when they are still new and unproven as "revenue models". . . . More

VIRTUAL SEMINAR: "Legal & Business Questions/Concerns - Screenplay Through Distribution and Funding & Section 181 Updates" with Hal "Corky" Kessler
In this virtual seminar entertainment attorney Corky Kessler discusses some of the biggest issues and concerns for filmmakers regarding funding and legal issues which may arise from the inception of a film all the way through to distribution. Plus, Corky will also be following up on Section 181 and how new developments affect filmmakers and investors. . . . More

VIRTUAL SEMINAR: "Sales Presentations For Investors" with Independent Producer Suzanne Lyons
In this virtual seminar independent producer Suzanne Lyons explores the ins and outs of utilizing sales presentations to appeal to investors and the art of the presentation. We discuss how to craft a proper sales presentation, how to present to investors, how and why sales presentations have worked well for her and how independents can make the most of them. . . . More

Distribution In Reverse: A Virtual Group Coaching Program
A 7-Part Virtual Group Coaching Program Teaching You How To Get Your Projects Off The Ground & Plan For Distribution At Every Stage Of The Production Process - kicking off in January 2010!
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A Look At What's Coming Up For Film Specific Members
A look at some of Film Specific's upcoming live, interactive, virtual seminars, online courses and our new series of virtual townhall filmmaker gatherings and discussion groups focused on the most effective ways for filmmakers to thrive in today's indie marketplace. . . . More

FILM MARKET LABS: Upcoming Markets - Berlin (February 2010), MipTV (April 2010), Cannes (May 2010)
DO YOU WANT YOUR HAND HELD THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF GETTING YOUR FILM TO THE UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL FILM MARKETS? . . . More

GRASSROOTS MARKETING FOR YOUR DVD: A 3 Part Course For Film Specific Members

In this 3 part class, we explore the low and no cost ways filmmakers can aggressively market their DVDs online and offline to drive traffic and increase sales for their DVDs. At a time when traditional marketing and advertising costs have spiraled out of control, effective grassroots promotion can produce great results for little cost. . . . More

Documentarians Guide to the Top 10 European Broadcast Commissioning Editors for Factual Co-Productions

MIP TV wrapped up last week in Cannes and these are our Top 10 picks for Commissioning Editors of documentary and factual programming at European broadcasters, who are engaging in co-productions. . . . More

Worldwide Independent Film Distributors Database

Our proprietary database of worldwide independent film distributors covering worldwide theatrical, home entertainment and broadcast distributors distributors. . . . More

The Screenwriters Guide To Getting Your Projects Off The Ground: Part One

At a time when it seems harder to break in than ever before, it's crucial for screenwriters to depart from their traditional role and start thinking outside the box and taking a pro-active role. So many find themselves shut out. Our guide highlights the how's, why's and the vast opportunities screenwriters can open themselves up to and move their projects forward. . . . More

DOWNLOAD: Distributor & Sales Agent Inquiry Samples

So when inquiring with a sales agent or distributor about acquiring your film, just how do you do it? How do you approach them and what do you say? Good questions. So we made up this handy guide of examples to give you a good idea. . . . More

Berlin 2008 TOP 10 BUYERS LIST

Our hand-picked list of foreign DVD and broadcast buyers, with direct contact details, from the 2008 European Film Market, held in conjunction with the Berlin Film Festival. These buyers are ones who acquire independent films and whom filmmakers can approach directly to submit their films. . . . More

Exclusive Audio Seminar with Maggie Renzie: "Hollywood Ate The Independent Film"

Fed up with traditional distributors, maverick indie filmmakers John Sayles and Maggie Renzie have decided to do it themselves with the release of their new film HONEYDRIPPER. In our no holds barred seminar Maggie holds nothing back in telling us all just how they're doing it, the challenges they face, and the ins and outs of their grassroots campaign to "get the audience out." . . . More

SALES PROJECTIONS: "All-Rights Deal" Sales Projections For Films Budgeted Under $1 Million

What can filmmakers expect to see in terms of licensing fees for thearical motion pictures? Our sales chart examines the typical prices being paid by distributors for "all-rights deals" in territories around the world. . . . More

DOWNLOAD: SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PRODUCER & SALES AGENT

So what does a contract look like between a Producer and a Sales Agent? What terms might a Sales Agent ask for? How long? What percentage of sales might a Sales Agent ask for when representing your film? . . . More

2007 Top 10 MIPCOM Buyers List

Our hand-picked list of worldwide TV and DVD buyers from the October 2007 MIPCOM in Cannes, France. MIPCOM is the world's largest international Boradcast and DVD market with TV, DVD, and VOD buyers from all over the world descensding on the South of France. . . . More

Video Training: My Movie's Done...How Much Will I Make?

This is one of the most popular questions amongst filmmakers. There are a lot of factors which determine how much your film will fetch in the marketplace and this video shows filmmakers what they need to know to assess their own films. . . . More

WORLDWIDE BROADCAST SALES PROJECTIONS FOR MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES

So what are the going rates for made-for-television movies in the worldwide marketplace? What are buyers from worldwide territories paying for television movies RIGHT NOW at the MIPCOM international broadcast maket in Cannes? . . . More

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