Distribution
Distribution is when , you arrange something or even give something out. For example a film distributor is a company or individual responsible for the marketing of a film- sets release dates of a film. So in order for films to get from the edit houses to the cinema it is done through distribution. The actual process which they have to go through is:
- Someone thinks of a movie
- They create an outline and use it to promote interest in the idea.
- A studio or independent investor decides to purchase rights to the film.
- People are brought together to make the film (screenwriter, producer, director, cast, crew), this is useful as more ideas will be collaborated.
- Once the film is completed its sent to the studio.
- The studio makes a licensing agreement with a distribution company.
- The distribution company determines how many copies (prints) of the film to make, to ensure that none go to waste, or are printed for no apparent reason.
- The distribution company shows the movie (screening) to prospective buyers representing the theatres.
- The buyers negotiate with the distribution company on which movies they wish to lease and the terms of the lease agreement.
- The prints are sent to the theatres a few days before the opening day.
- The theatre shows the movie for a specified number of weeks (engagement).
- People buy a ticket or tickets and watch the movie.
Distributing films?
Company's or Individuals distribute films for people - the distributor may set the release date of a film and the method by which a film is to be exhibited or made available for viewing: for example, directly to the public either theatrically or for home viewing. The people which produce the films don't distribute the films!
A traditional way of distributing films is
A film festival is a festival which present newest or most popular films. Most film festivals are set up as non-profit organisations. Some take place just over the course of one or two weeks, and some have a week or two of film screenings, then have other events scattered throughout the year. A typical film festival will show a number of films throughout the day. Often film makers , actors , directors and writers will attend. The whole point of film festivals is to broadcast and advertise new films in order to increase the popularity.
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Company's or Individuals distribute films for people - the distributor may set the release date of a film and the method by which a film is to be exhibited or made available for viewing: for example, directly to the public either theatrically or for home viewing. The people which produce the films don't distribute the films!
A traditional way of distributing films is
A film festival is a festival which present newest or most popular films. Most film festivals are set up as non-profit organisations. Some take place just over the course of one or two weeks, and some have a week or two of film screenings, then have other events scattered throughout the year. A typical film festival will show a number of films throughout the day. Often film makers , actors , directors and writers will attend. The whole point of film festivals is to broadcast and advertise new films in order to increase the popularity.
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