Let’s imagine you’re an aspiring director, a passionate producer starting out, or a filmmaker planning their first or second short. You’ve got a pretty neat script (if not – maybe start with our article on writing), a motivated crew, and even a bit of a budget to cover your equipment and catering. What do you think you might have forgotten to consider at this point? Let me guess! Distribution. As it turns out, 30% of independent filmmakers (myself included) somehow miss this very important part of the equation. In the MZed-course “Producing from the Front”, an award-winning producer, DP, and our CineD colleague Graham Ehlers Sheldon have the whole module on how to get your indie film seen. In this article, we gathered the key points, which will help your vision go out into the world. You make ask yourself why you should bother with distribution now if your film is still a work in progress? The answer is: because it also requires a lot of strategic thinking in advance. Creators who are aware of some tips and tricks in this area can influence what will happen with their project after it’s finished. They can plan on how to get invested money back, gather their target audience, and choose the types of distribution accordingly. It’s definitely better than ending up with a great short and not knowing what to do with it. It doesn’t matter if you execute flawlessly on your feature if nobody sees it. Graham Sheldon, from the...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 5 May, 2023