You Finished Your Film. Now What?: How to Distribute Your Film Successfully and Economically in a Very Tough Market.

YOU FINALLY FINISHED YOUR FILM—NOW WHAT? How to Distribute Your Film Successfully and Economically in a Very Tough Market Elliott Kanbar Film distribution has entered a new age. So much has changed. Film distributors are no longer paying advances, and more and more art house theaters are closing every day. Inexpensive cameras and postproduction software have resulted in a glut of indie films. And nontheatrical outlets like Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Hulu, and cable VOD have now become the main source of income. This book addresses these changes. Learn about: • The Ten Vital Rules of Film Distribution • The Major Mistakes Filmmakers Often Make • Getting a Distributor—The Pluses and Minuses • Self-Distribution • Streaming and Selling DVDs • The Digital Platforms • Qualifying for an Oscar • Financing Your Film • Foreign Sales AND MUCH MORE