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.
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