The Insiders Guide to Independent Film Distribution

by Stacey Parks

If you want to make it in the indie film world, this is a great book to help you get started. Its not about how to make movies - its about how to make money making movies.

The book combines real world practical knowledge, case studies and legal guidance as well as a through breakdown of how to prepare your film for distribution before you even start shooting, as well as how to get both domestic and international distribution, as well as how to deal with the various types of distributors and characters you will find in the business.

This is a great book for those new to the business as well as interesting refresher for those who already have a taste of the industry.

Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. Although this may be good news for aspiring filmmakers, it also means that the oversupply of independent films on the market has caused acquisition prices to dramatically decrease. As a result, producers and investors rarely recover their initial investment in the films they make. But don't be discouraged! Use this book to learn the realities of the market in advance and map out a winning distribution plan.

This comprehensive manual for filmmakers and producers dedicated to film distribution and the marketplace could mean the difference between getting your film out to the public and keeping it "in the can." Learn how to sell your movie to a studio, a cable network, a video distributor, or international buyers. Self-distribution and other alternatives to traditional distribution are also considered. As well, you'll hear some success stories from producers and hear directly from buyers what they are seeking.

Stacey Parks has worked with dozens of hungry filmmakers to get their films a distribution deal and knows how frustrating the whole process can be. Let her tell you how you can take control of your filmmaking career and start getting your work seen by audiences with a few little-known distribution secrets.

Features include:
* Interviews and case studies with producers and distributors
* Ten Ways to Market Your Film for Self-Distribution
* Sales Projections per Territory
* Distribution Resource Listings
* Negotiation tips for distribution agreements
* Sample distribution agreements

* What you must know to get your independent film distributed
* Written by a distributor who knows the process inside and out
* Interviews with buyers and acquisitions executives from every sector of the business on what kinds of films they look for, what they're sick of seeing, and how their acquisitions processes work

About the Author
Stacey Parks holds an International MBA from Pepperdine University and began her entertainment career at Poly Gram Records in Paris, France as an International Marketing assistant. She returned to the U.S. and worked for the William Morris Agency, and later was Associate Producer on Shadow Magic (Sony Pictures Classics). After that, Stacey went to work for British P.R. guru Lynne Franks and directed and produced a series of short documentaries for SEED TV in London. Returning to the U.S. again, she worked as a Foreign Sales Agent for independent films for boutique agencies Echelon Entertainment and ACT 1 Entertainment. Parks currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where she is a Sales Executive at BBC Worldwide and runs the Film Distribution community www.FilmSpecific.com.