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A final version of a feature is submitted to Indie Rights through a doc form. I didn't get a conformation email. Has anyone had that problem? If so how long did it take for any response if you got one? If you are streaming through Indie Rights or any other avenue please contact me. I don't want a good film go to waste or miss a window.
The early deadline is February 23, 2024. April 26 is the regular deadline. The event date is in September.
All the details are laid out here:
https://filmfreeway.com/CalgaryInternationalFilmFestival?ct=t(NL_JAN9_2024FilmSubmissionsOpen)
Debbie Elicksen Do you know if they have any premiere status.
Stephen Folker I'm not sure, sorry Stephen.
Hey All,
Great news! Stage 32 and our wonderful Director of Education, Sam Sokolow, were recently featured in an IBC 365 article! This article spotlighted Stage 32’s hit expert panel at last month’s FOCUS London Conference, FROM REVOLUTION TO EVOLUTION: What The Streamers Are Looking For Today. Read...
Expand postThanks, Debbie Elicksen - easy to look good when surrounded by amazing people and Elizabeth, Tom and Stacey are just that. It was a great discussion and real honor to represent Stage 32 there....
Expand commentI'm sure it was a fun event, Sam Sokolow!
What a great feature Sam Sokolow !
In this letter from Filmmaker Newsletter, Scott Macaulay questions the wisdom of showing your film into the festival, even if it’s not ready, in the hope of scoring well for your investors in the search for the minimum guarantee (MG).
What are your thoughts on this?
Editor's LetterThe Sundance Film F...
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you either got a film that can get in or you don't...
I didn't get accept this year, its unfortunate either way because I have a film now t...
Expand commentVincent Turner I’m glad that this process has led to you having a better film. What are your plans for submitting it to other festivals?
Stage 32 is excited to welcome Kristin for her upcoming class. In this exclusive 2-part Stage 32 class, you will learn everything you need to know about distribution deals, from working with sale agents to closing deals with global streamers. This is your definitive guide to distribution deals for t...
Expand postLooking forward to speaking with everyone soon! Hopefully I'll see some of you in Sundance this week as well!
Thanks so much sharing your knowledge with the community, Kristin Harris!
Stock prices are always telling Jack Binder! Thanks for the share @sam and @debbie!
Part of the inevitable collapse of the industry. Late 2022 Disney floats selling to Apple... isn't expected to be able to recover it's losses until well into 2025... ~$5B or NetFlix's near $15B debt c...
Expand commentThey continue to have strong properties and I am not just talking about their IP or Studios but rather their streaming apps and global equity interests as well. And eventhough the success of Taylor Sh...
Expand commentOkay. 24hrs after I post the above, this happens (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/12/20/warner-bros-paramount-me...). Fun!!!!...
Expand commentI'm developing a Black TV magazine and talk show and would like to talk with a sales agent about distribution to a broadcast, cable or streaming network.
I recommend this Stage 32 webinar on working with sales agents. It's focused on feature films but the fundamentals are similar and I think it's useful. Here's a link so you can check it out: https://w...
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With $4.6 billion and a 20,000-title film and TV library, it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/lionsgate-spins......
Expand postI've never heard of a studio doing a spin off, Debbie Elicksen. I'm looking forward to seeing what genres the studio makes.
Maurice Vaughan Happens a lot actually. Sometimes it's to lop off anticipated losing departments, sometimes to grow a new profit center without increasing taxation in the main......
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In today’s blog, Gregory Green (award-winning producer, director, and screenwriter at Greg Green Films) talks about how to financially protect your film with indie distributors and the predatory behavior of some distributors. A must-read for indie filmmakers and producers.
www.stage32.com/blog/4-rule...
Expand postDoing proper due diligence is so important. I made an indie film years ago and got caught up in the excitement and came so close to signing with a few distributors I learned later were predators like...
Expand commentI agree, Sam Sokolow. Doing proper due diligence is crucial. Glad you didn't sign with those distributors. Thanks for sharing the tips.
I have nothing negative to say about Gravitas, although is disheartening to hear about anyone’s bad experiences.
It’s been hard to make profit on our film, but I attribute that more to its budget and its saleability, not any bad practices.
thanks Maurice Vaughan , this is GOLD!
You're welcome, Alessio Bergamo.
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There's been a lot discussed about the stresses in the UK production world but this is AWESOME news!
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What fantastic news for the Irish box office! So much great talent has been coming out from Ireland!