When searching for the right deal to go with to distribute your film there are many things that you should keep in mind and complete before making a final decision! When researching distribution companies it is important to look into the company and learn about them. Checking their references will help to prevent you from being taken advantage of.
When working on your film you may be worried about the distribution phase from the start of the project and think you should start looking for deals then. This is not a good idea, you should have a completed film when you begin searching for deals! Why would you want to send someone your unfinished film anyway? Doing this makes you and your production company seem very unprofessional.
When shopping your film around the thing to keep in mind is that you want to find the appropriate distribution company that fits your film. So it really would not be a great idea just to contact every company in town and hopping you get a call back from one. Do a little research into the companies and narrow it down to the ones that fit what you have and go from there.
Although filmmaking is fun it is crucial to remember that it is a business! This is what we are doing to make money. So just like any business you NEED a plan. Create a business plan for your film that will take it through the funding process all the way to finding that distribution deal. Failing to plan out what actions you will take for your film will result in a flop!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Internet Film Distribution
Making a film is can be one of the most exciting processes to be apart of. As a producer one of your major concerns is getting the film done on time and on budget. Most importantly you need to figure out what the best methods of distribution would be so your film can make its money back and then some.
As an independent filmmaker it is highly unlikely that my first movie would be hitting the big screen. With this being the case, I must utilize other means of distribution to make money. Web streaming and the internet to an independent filmmaker, I think is the best method to distribute the film. Your potential audience the internet can bring is so large, with proper marketing techniques you can reach the goal of making a profit.
If I were to distribute only over the internet, I would work to do it all by myself with no outside parties involved. Doing this will increase my potential revenue. Take a look at my breakdown for how I plan on charging viewers to view my first film, when I make that dream come true one day.
One time Streaming View = $0.42
Web Archiving (3 viewings) = $0.67
DVD/ Download = $7.95
Now looking at these prices you might think thats cheap. But with it being my first film, I think going this route will to guarantee that I make money.
200,000 hits x $0.42 = $84,000
100,000 hits x $0.67 = $67,000
50,000 units x $7.95 = $400,000
GROSS PROFIT = $551,000
Film Budget = $250,000
NET PROFIT = $301,000
The numbers shown are just for example, but if my production team were to properly market and get good exposure these numbers could be realistic. Looking at the profit that could be made by distributing the film on my own at such a bargain price, I really think that this plan could work and help launch my career as a filmmaker.
As an independent filmmaker it is highly unlikely that my first movie would be hitting the big screen. With this being the case, I must utilize other means of distribution to make money. Web streaming and the internet to an independent filmmaker, I think is the best method to distribute the film. Your potential audience the internet can bring is so large, with proper marketing techniques you can reach the goal of making a profit.
If I were to distribute only over the internet, I would work to do it all by myself with no outside parties involved. Doing this will increase my potential revenue. Take a look at my breakdown for how I plan on charging viewers to view my first film, when I make that dream come true one day.
One time Streaming View = $0.42
Web Archiving (3 viewings) = $0.67
DVD/ Download = $7.95
Now looking at these prices you might think thats cheap. But with it being my first film, I think going this route will to guarantee that I make money.
200,000 hits x $0.42 = $84,000
100,000 hits x $0.67 = $67,000
50,000 units x $7.95 = $400,000
GROSS PROFIT = $551,000
Film Budget = $250,000
NET PROFIT = $301,000
The numbers shown are just for example, but if my production team were to properly market and get good exposure these numbers could be realistic. Looking at the profit that could be made by distributing the film on my own at such a bargain price, I really think that this plan could work and help launch my career as a filmmaker.
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