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FREE AUDIO CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Johnny WuFREE AUDIO CASE STUDY: Filmmaker Johnny Wu
Filmmaker Johnny Wu has had great success not only leveraging the success of a short film to make features but also with marketing his films online. Johnny gives us a look at how he's done it and offers up some invaluable tips for filmmakers on the right way to promote and build a buzz for your films. . . . More

FREE AUDIO CASE STUDY: D.I.Y. FILM MARKETSFREE AUDIO CASE STUDY: D.I.Y. FILM MARKETS
Filmmaker Christian Viel is taking his films to the markets and making deals on his own, without the middlemen, and taking full control of his filmmaking career. Hear how he's doing it. . . . More

Audio Seminar: Stephen Simon, Spiritual Cinema CircleAudio Seminar: Stephen Simon, Spiritual Cinema Circle
Join us for our Audio Seminar with Stephen Simon, co-founder of Spiritual Cinema Circle, as we discuss the spiritual/inspirational niche, why niche distribution is so important for this market, the types of spiritual/inspirational movies that work best with audiences, how filmmakers can leverage niche distribution for bigger traditional distribution and much more. . . . More

PREMUM SEMINAR: Why Big Budget Indies Don't WorkPREMUM SEMINAR: Why Big Budget Indies Don't Work
In the current marketplace, big budget indies are becoming a thing of the past. Now, maybe more than ever, it's imperative for independents to know what's going on in the international marketplace, why it's happening and how it affects them, especially when devising a budget for their independent film, and get very clear on budget thresholds for independents. . . . More

DISTRIBUTION IN REVERSE: Free Teleclass
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The Screenwriters Guide To Getting Your Projects Off The Ground: Part One
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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: My Movie's Done...How Much Will I Make?
VIDEO: 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
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

DOWNLOAD: Worldwide DVD Sales Projections
DOWNLOAD: Worldwide DVD Sales Projections So what prices are buyers from around the world paying to acquire DVD's? We look at the current prices being paid for films on a territory-by-territory basis. . . . More
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