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Post by TheBestOne on Jul 26, 2003 15:33:46 GMT -5
I know how to Distrobute the film, but how do you get it in theatre???
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Post by RegurgitatedFilms on Nov 14, 2003 11:49:35 GMT -5
Try going to small owned theatres and sceening it for them and see if they are interested then,you will want to make some kind of benificial contract,but don't expect much money if your film is a small production.But getting your movie seen should be your first priority not money,especially if your in the independent industry.
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Post by AJ on Nov 14, 2003 12:10:24 GMT -5
Without a 35mm print, I'd imagine the majority of theatres will not be interested in a film. There are some arthouse places that project on video, but I suspect they are very much in the minority.
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Post by armagecko on Nov 14, 2003 15:13:27 GMT -5
If you know how to distribute the film, then you know how movies make it to the theatre. Not to be a smart aleck, but they are the same thing. Distribution seems to be a murky subject for many people, but it really shouldn't be. Most theatres and theatre chains use "buyers," people who work for them (under their direct employ or independently contracted) and are attuned to their target audience or niche. These are the people who decide what you see in the cinemas. So, you've got Theatres, Distributors, and Buyers. The buyers negotiate with the distributors to show the movies owned by the distribution companies. Sometimes there are politics involved. (Surprise, surprise...) If a theatre wants to have a midnight opening of "Star Wars 25," then the buyer may be talked into also showing "Lucas Home Movies" sometime next year. Get my drift? Anyway, I don't want to waste too much space on this, unless there is a need. What I do want to straighten out is this: Unless you are marketing to theatre buyers - meaning, unless you are signed to a distribution deal - your movie will most likely not be shown in a theatre. (wait, wait, wait...  ) - UNLESS - you want to "Four-Wall" it. "Four-walling" is the term that refers to contracting with your local theatre to rent their screen. Just about any theatre will do this for a price. And that price is generally negotiable, depending on time of year, industry buzz, etc. If you know someone at the cinema, you're chances of getting a good deal are much better. Some people advise against "four-walling." That has NEVER stopped others from doing it, sometimes with success. Larry Fessenden (director of Wendigo) didn't have a distribution deal for his first flick, Habit (excellent film BTW), so he four-walled it in NYC and later landed a distribution deal. The key to making four-walling work for you is creating BUZZ. But...that is another subject altogether. Also, AJ is correct in that most theatres are still equipped only for 35mm, however, that is changing and many now have digital capabilities. If a theatre hosts a film festival of any kind, then they will be able to project digital. Also, if you are considering four-walling, you can always rent any kind of projector, if your cinema is not equipped. Hopefully, I have cleared up some confusion. If not, let me know and I'll try again.  |
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Post by MikeDotson on Jan 12, 2004 12:42:27 GMT -5
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Post by MikeWatt on Jun 16, 2004 18:04:29 GMT -5
what's the low-down on indie-underground? Anyone checked them out?
Mike
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) - UNLESS - you want to "Four-Wall" it. "Four-walling" is the term that refers to contracting with your local theatre to rent their screen. Just about any theatre will do this for a price. And that price is generally negotiable, depending on time of year, industry buzz, etc. If you know someone at the cinema, you're chances of getting a good deal are much better. 