Sam Sokolow (Certification Production Manager at Stage 32) will be moderating a panel with film commissioners and workforce development executives to discuss the current stat...
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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
Turner loses the NBA - more bad news for Warner Bros.-Discovery
If there's a master plan here I'm not sure what it is but losing the NBA when it was a definitional brand is more terrible news for Warner Bros.-Discovery. Maybe they just couldn't hang in the high-limit room at this casino with Disney (ESPN & ABC), Comcast (NBA & Peacock) & Amazon. Then again, who...
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Sam Sokolow
- 4 months ago
Xochi Blymyer it would but not nearly the money it would take to make a deal. I think its a lost cause - the NBA has leverage so maybe WBD wants to end with a "kill fee" or some participation. But goi...
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Sam Sokolow
- 4 months ago
Xochi Blymyer - you were spot on and I was short-sighted - they are going after TNT: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tnt-sports-sues......
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Debbie Elicksen
- 4 months ago
Sam Sokolow you beat me to this. I was just going to post that Disney, Amazon, and NBCU understood the assignment when they inked a deal with the WNBA: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin...
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Xochi Blymyer
- 4 months ago
Sam Sokolow this is like playing a game. Who’s winning? ! Wonder will WBD get it back or a consolation prize?
Maria Baltazzi
- 4 months ago
That is big news!! A reflection of things to come not just for Warner Bros-Discovery — for elsewhere in the industry as well. Seems like this era of the entertainment industry’s version of the wild west more and more.
Documentaries for distribution
We have 2 new exciting documentary projects- and currently looking at the best options for distribution of this. if you are a filmmaker with experience in this field let me know- from direct to good agents to work with.
Desmond Denton
- 4 months ago
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Desmond Denton
- 4 months ago
feel free to share ideas
Can Netflix Steal Viewers Away from YouTube?
In my opinion, absolutely not.
What they can do is work in tandem with each other, cross promote, and find ways to expand viewership on both platforms, if it is at all possible to expand viewership on YouTube, which is King.
According to Global Media Insight: "YouTube has more than 2.70 billion monthl...
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Willem Elzenga
- 4 months ago
Are there examples of budget movie productions, maybe shorts, that got financed, made a profit and had YouTube as their sole distributor?
Lindbergh E Hollingsworth
- 4 months ago
Why would Netflix concern themselves with stealing viewers from YouTube? Netflix is, has monetized their BTS and "making of" because people view it on YouTube, advertisers join in, there's a revenue s...
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Pat Alexander
- 4 months ago
One never-mentioned contributing factor is that Netflix (and most of the streamers) have made their platforms un-streamable for Apple users with older iOs (operating systems), basically aiding Apple i...
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Sam Sokolow
- 4 months ago
I agree with Maurice Vaughan. I think YouTube is too big and accessible, echoing some of the great points on this chain. And now they offer YouTubeTV and the NFLK package, et al. I don't ever see them...
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Xochi Blymyer
- 4 months ago
I thought the Premium Price was a bit high so cancelled. Perhaps I am still too old school to watch you tube for my movies and tv. I usually watch some news snippets and to figure out how to do something! But why compete, just do what you do best.
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Maurice Vaughan
- 4 months ago
Netflix is doing phenomenal numbers, Amanda Toney! I knew they were doing major numbers, but not like this! The article says Apple TV+ recently outnumbered Paramount+. That's big for Apple TV+!...
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Xochi Blymyer
- 4 months ago
Well, personally, I always fall back to Netflix when I'm looking for something new to watch. Isn't it the oldest streaming? Or I guess blended through the years from videos to streaming. A month vs a...
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Premium Streaming in India is a big part of the country's future
This is fascinating and it will not only lead to growth for the streamers in India but more content from India reaching the world. https://deadline.com/2024/07/premium-streaming-india-amazon-mpa-report-1......
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Debbie Elicksen
- 4 months ago
Sam Sokolow It's a huge market.
Geoff Hall
- 4 months ago
Sam Sokolow it would be good for Indian films to have a wider distribution, to see what they can offer the world.
Ashley Renee Smith
- 4 months ago
This is huge! The Indian film market is only growing and I've loved seeing Bollywood films more prominently featured on streaming platforms here in the US. RRR was one of my favorite features of the last few years!
Universities: a new player in the distribution industry?
This caught my eye, as I received my M.Phil from the University of Exeter.
Are there any American Universities that have entered into this space?
What do you think about this development? Will more follow?
Here’s a quote:
“Today’s film industry is turbulent, and streamers like Netflix and Disney+ have...
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Lindbergh E Hollingsworth
- 4 months ago
A new distributor in a sea of new distributors as many are being formed. They have a specific genre film they're going after which is good because it will allow those films to be seen. Is there an aud...
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Geoff Hall
- 4 months ago
Lindbergh E Hollingsworth but then these things come in surges, new distributors, old ones pass away, new distributors become the old ones, new ones come along, and the circle of life and death contin...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 4 months ago
This is my first time hearing about a university starting a distribution label, Geoff Hall. I think eXeFilm is a great opportunity for the students and other creatives (the article says "In addition t...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 4 months ago
If there is, I'm not aware of it. It's an interesting idea though!
Stage 32 Presents: To Stream or Not to Stream... That is the Distribution Question
At this year’s Cannes 2024, Stage 32 hosted a fantastic expert panel exploring the pros and cons of distribution deals, ranging from theatrical to streaming to self-distribution, providing insights into the best options for producers today. A link to the discussion is in today’s blog.
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Independent Distributor Room 8 Launches In U.S. With Slate Of Movies From Venice, Busan & Toronto
I love these movements in the Indie Market, that diversifies the audience. I will be keeping an eye on the market development for Room 8 Films.
The brains behind this new company, Rachelle Shukman and Annie White had this to say:
“We believe each title will bring in new audiences to theatres and expan...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 4 months ago
I'm glad to hear it, Geoff Hall. More opportunities for indie filmmakers and creatives. “Paradise Is Burning” looks incredible!
Geoff Hall
- 4 months ago
Yeah, there’s a lot of great content there, Maurice. I’m looking forward to checking it out.
Thursday Night Pitch Practice Happy Hour July 25th Invitation!
Hi, Stage 32 Community!
As part of the Thursday Night Pitch Practice Happy Hour "Summer of Guests" Sessions, Noel Thompson and I would love to invite our community to join us for an introduction and Q&A session with a very special guest!
Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto is a producer, actor, and writ...
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4 months ago
July Filmmakers Club DaVinci Resolve Giveaway THIS Friday!
Hey, All!
This week's blog is now LIVE with the week 4 July Filmmakers Club challenges! Anyone participating this week will be eligible for one of the 3 DaVinci Resolve Editing Licenses I'll be giving away for FREE on Friday. Don't miss out!
The blog can be found here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/ju...
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Great lineup at the Venice Film Festival
Venice announced their lineup today led by Joker 2 (which looks amazing). Is anyone going over to Venice for the festival this year? https://deadline.com/tag/venice/
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