Designed for aspiring filmmakers or for a course in short film distribution, this book teaches the fundamentals of promoting and distributing short films and videos. Chapters cover the elements of utilizing social networking to self-promote, entering film festivals, negotiating with broadcast distributors, understanding the various outlets, and distributing alternative work such as Webisodes, demo reels, music videos, and commercials. Readers will follow a five-step distribution plan to maximize the potential of their projects and advance their careers as directors, cinematographers, or editors. The book includes a companion DVD with important contracts, forms, memos, top festivals, and short film buyers. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors.
- ISBN10 1936420740
- ISBN13 9781936420742
- Publish Date 29 March 2011
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Mercury Learning & Information
- Format eBook
- Pages 350
- Language English
- URL https://degruyter.com/isbn/9781936420742