CINEMAflix DISTRIBUTION is truly a one-call-does-it-all program for filmmakers looking to successfully and economically distribute their films. For one set price, the program offers these ten features: 1. A one-week run at the Cinema Village in New York or at a Laemmle theater in Los Angeles. You keep 100% of the box office income. 2. […]
Big Money From TV Sales. It’s Possible.
TV broadcast and cable stations in the U.S. and around the world are hungering for content. It’s a cliché, but it’s true: “Content is king.” That’s why TV broadcast and cable stations are paying big bucks for the right films. A $20,000.00 sale is not uncommon. Multiply that by several stations, and the result is […]
Streaming Your Film – It’s The Future
In the corridors and boardrooms in every Hollywood studio, the message is reverberating loud and clear—streaming films is the future. Research by the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) found that for the first time, Americans spent more money streaming films than watching DVDs. In 2014, the combined sales of DVDs and Blu Ray discs hit $6.93 million. Streaming […]
Are Film Schools Doing Their Job
Most film schools are doing a great job teaching their students how to make films. They have comprehensive courses covering screenwriting, directing, shooting scenes, and post-production editing. What most film schools do not teach their students is how to market their films once they are completed. Film school graduates rarely realize that the most difficult […]
Reducing the Cost of a Publicist
If you opted to self-distribute your film, you’ll need to hire a publicist. However, a New York or Los Angeles based publicist can be very expensive. You can reduce this cost by FIRMLY requesting that the publicist do just three jobs. Nothing more! 1. Contact the major film critics to ensure that the film will […]
Film Distribution – 10 Golden Rules
There are many, many books and articles written on how to successfully distribute a film. After 41 years in the exhibition and distribution business, I’ve compiled a list of 10 rules which I feel, if followed, will help you to successfully and economically launch your film: Rule #1. Open your film in a well-established theater […]
Will The Cable TV Networks See The Light?
The Cable-TV networks are stunned by the drop in viewers. This year, so far, viewing of films on Cable-TV is down by 12%. The trade association, Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau, indicated that the primary reason for the drop is that “consumers are spending more time watching subscription streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu […]
Self-distributing your Film. A Real Plus!
Many filmmakers today are opting to self-distribute their films for the following reasons: 1. They will hopefully be able to book their film in a New York and/or Los Angeles cinema on their own. 2. They will retain rights to their film. 3. They will maximize their income. 4. They will control their costs. Our CINEMAflix DISTRIBUTION […]
Film Distribution – Four Vital Questions
When filmmakers evaluate our CINEMAflix DISTRIBUTION Program, and before they sign our agreement, they usually ask themselves four questions: Do I need the features? Are they worth the money? Can CINEMAflix deliver the goods? Do I feel comfortable with the people handling my film? All our efforts, and our goals, are fully focused on ensuring […]
Film Distribution – Where’s the Hook?
Sheri Candler, a highly esteemed film writer and consultant, wrote the following in MovieMaker Magazine: “What’s your marketing hook? If you don’t know, you have some brainstorming to do. Hooks allow an audience to immediately recognize what is interesting about your story and decide whether they want to investigate further.” Thousands of independent films are […]