From film festival strategies to theatrical to VOD to online options to finding and securing a sales agent the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on all things related to the distribution process
Part of being a filmmaker is also being a film fan. Going back and watching films past the window of being commercially successful is part of the legacy just as much as watching it in theaters on opening weekend.
I caught this fantastic reflection from acclaimed actor, David Oyelowo, about the contro...
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Jaye Adams talks about four reasons to have audio description on your film in today's blog.
#1) Blind People Watch Films Too
#2) Enhance The Creative Experience And Quality
#3) Diversity And Inclusion
#4) Having Options Is Optimal
Read more about these reasons in the blog.
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Hi Stage 32ers!
I am really excited to teach my upcoming webinar, PRODUCING 101.
I love being the Director of Education at Stage 32 and I've had the privilege of working as a producer my entire adult life. I started out producing commercials. Moved into independent films. Then into television, where I...
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The company also described the new universe as something more akin to a social network, saying that “players, gamers and fans will be able to create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content with each other in ways that they love.”
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That's big news, Debbie Elicksen. I wouldn't be surprised if Disney made and released a "Fortnite" movie.
Anyone here have a connection to someone at A24, XYZ or Umbrella Entertainment? We have a quirky coming-of-age story that takes place in the 70s. We have our lead actor and one supporting actress (she's a big name). We're applying for the Oklahoma state and regional tax incentives right now, which w...
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Khurram Suhrwardy (subtitler, translator, and owner of Caption Easy) talks about crafting a post-production script for festivals and distribution in today’s blog.
www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-craft-a-post-production-script-for-festivals......
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It was an honor to represent Stage 32 at Focus in London earlier this month and have the opportunity to participate in the panel that Stage 32 presented on what the streamers are looking for. Sharing the stage with the brilliant Elizabeth Kormanova, Tom Sherry and Stacey Carr was a privilege (Elizab...
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Rutger Oosterhoff, Good movies, TV series and games are being made in Japan, China and South Korea. find torrents to get high-quality content.
Yes, content gets better there my problem is that I personally don't have the option to watch synchronised versions.
Rutger Oosterhoff, Yes, this is a problem. In Russia, they do a lot of voiceover for films, TV series and games. It's a whole business. The studios collect money from the audience for the transfer. Fo...
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The panel did shed light on how federal and international financial situations directly affect so many of the larger producers, studios, streamers. Yet there still seems to be room for the indies and...
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Sam Sokolow The advertising model is a turnoff for me after paying for pure streaming on these platforms. What the industry needs to do is gather some of the best (and I don't mean corporate suits or...
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Curious to know - what has been the best (non-theatrical) revenue vehicle for your content in 2023? SVOD? AVOD? FAST? Or something completely different? Not looking for specific names, but rather the type of platform.
I've distributed indies on almost all platforms in the US and esp. abroad and have...
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Wamiq Jawaid performance based is having a star... no star-no money... Indies on Disney aren't worth watching as much as a star on Pluto
Stephen Folker Hi Stephen, which is the most productive platform in terms of social media ads, that you’ve used?
Geoff Hall facebook ads
Stephen Folker really, Stephen. I thought they went through a bad phase and the release of your ads were somehow restricted because of GDPR?
Geoff Hall don't know about all that, but I find Facebook ads work the best. Trial and error for everyone.
just wondering if anyone’s been down this road before and if it truly gets you anywhere. finding a lot of dead ends despite winning so many awards.
I’ve been a couple of times to this festival, with my son and we loved every moment of our exploration of the city’s cinemas. My favourite was the Zeughaus Kino (the name alone is terrific!).
Here is a list of the films on show, for the competition. My standout would be Rooney Mara in La Cocina, set...
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Berlin is a great film festival. You get to meet a fantastic array of European filmmakers, distributors and executives with their own unique experiences and perspectives on the industry.
Ewan Dunbar I'm hoping that one day, I'll have one of my films showing at the Berlinale!
Been to many festivals but have always wanted to go to Berlinale. And, yes, La Cocina sounds totally interesting - anything with Rooney Mara is intriguing.
Sean Pope (entertainment lawyer) talks about production legal in today’s blog. Production legal plays a large role in shaping the overall picture of a production, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of content creation. This blog is a must-read.
www.stage32.com/blog/why-is-produ...
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Thanks for helping to spread the word, Maurice Vaughan! This is such an informative piece!
You're welcome, Ashley Renee Smith.
Great topic to discuss! The legal side isn't often fun but not getting it squared away early can cause a heap of problems and expense later!
Sean is such a terrific resource. And he teaches for the Stage 32 Certification program.
Anybody going through this process and know any tips on distribution that's highlight in this section?
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Not just because I love Brad Pitt but that is a great comment Karen "Kay" Ross. Let me refer to my Pinterest binge list to figure out what I may have seen after the fact. :)
The Turn of the Screw (200...
Expand commentNot just because I love Brad Pitt but that is a great comment Karen "Kay" Ross. Let me refer to my Pinterest binge list to figure out what I may have seen after the fact. :)
The Turn of the Screw (2009)
Soylent Green (1973)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Kill Bill (2003)
Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001, 2002, 2003)
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)
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I started my producing career on the Ultra-Low Budget level and while I wouldn't promote using prospective longevity as a major pitch point to potential investors, it's definitely something that can b...
Expand commentI started my producing career on the Ultra-Low Budget level and while I wouldn't promote using prospective longevity as a major pitch point to potential investors, it's definitely something that can be talked about as a "plus" under the right conditions.
If the concept and cast can be considered "timeless" based on past examples or comps, it's always possible. My first production was a horror parody in 2015, which made 10X its budget in the first year until our distributor folded, then was only available overseas until literally this year, when we got an offer from another distributor to re-release it on digital/streaming. Obviously I have no clue how it will do, but with AVOD now a pretty consistent form of late-window distro, our sales agents have given us some encouraging comp numbers! It's mostly due to the concept, but our biggest name has a good cult following in the horror space so that definitely helps.
So I'd say if you're pitching a possible financier and they ask something like "Could this keep making money?" then you can respond positively (but never promise) and it's a little icing on the cake. But always remember the value of concept and cast throughout the development/financing stage, as those are the biggest moneymakers. Every entertainment viewer loves certain genres and stars so they'll watch "recommended" titles based on their interests, and if your little indie pops up next to a studio movie based on a shared cast member, etc. then you can get more longevity if it performs well.
Hey, Tim Ogletree! Long time, no see! How have you been?
I love that idea - acknowledge it as a bonus, but not a leg to stand on. NOTED! Actually, I'm reminded of how Bradley Cooper made a proof of co...
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I love that idea - acknowledge it as a bonus, but not a leg to stand on. NOTED! Actually, I'm reminded of how Bradley Cooper made a proof of concept short before they made MAESTRO and I think they could show that "timeless" component there.
Congrats on your first horror being so successful! That's really encouraging to hear!