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How To Package Your Documentary Feature
James Kicklighter (director at JamesWorks Entertainment, screenwriter, producer, and editor) shares how to package a documentary film in today’s blog.
It's the 4th week of Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club. Join in on this week's challenges to be eligible for Friday's prize giveaway of 3 DaVinci Resolv...
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Channels next to YouTube and Vimeo for movie distribution
I have an English spoken pro 33' documentary with fictional shorts on YouTube which won an award in Berlin and was sold on DVD for some time. There is also a French and German version of the movie.
In order to serve its niche market internationally online; are there any other interesting platforms b...
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- 4 months ago
I can highly recommend this documentary, it‘s beautifully made and very interesting!
Vietnam is the Next Movie Hotbed
Looking forward to seeing even more Asian content in cinema.
The Vietnam industry is in its infancy:
"But while there’s obviously no shortage of ambition in the Vietnamese film industry, producers and filmmakers all bring up the same issues — the industry is still in its early stages, investors are s...
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- 5 months ago
Debbie Elicksen yes, I read something about this a while back, for one of the Asian festivals. It’s good to hear.
- 5 months ago
Hey DEBBIE, I have written 22 screenplay and script doctored two. Right now, thanks to STAGE 32 I am producing my ROM-COM TV show. I am one happy camper!
- 4 months ago
Lee Shargel That's so great!
- 4 months ago
Lee Shargel well done, Lee. Way to go!
- 4 months ago
Thanks, Geoff.
New UK Government's Plan to Diversifying Audiences and the Workforce While Boosting Creative Education and Skills.
"A vital task for Labour is to represent the working people in a way the Tories did not. The industry’s biggest onscreen, onstage talent can only succeed when others — many on low or minimum wages — take on the smaller or behind-the-scenes roles and, Equity supporters argue, are properly supported b...
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New Netflix-Peacock bundle for the Olympics
Sports continue to drive distribution decisions and timing. What do you think of this new bundle (I'm super excited for the Olympics). https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/verizon-peacock......
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- 5 months ago
Remarkable that it took so long for these platforms to figure this out.
- 5 months ago
I'm with you, Richard "RB" Botto. It's a bit ridiculous. Lol.
- 5 months ago
interesting. I feel like I’m missing some catch.
- 4 months ago
Richard "RB" Botto That's true, right? You'd think there would be more creative minds in some entertainment marketing departments.
- 4 months ago
Or in the C-Suite, Debbie Elicksen
Don't miss today's excellent July Filmmakers Club blog on Networking
Jason Mirch shares valuable insight and action steps on how to best approach networking in today's July Filmmakers Club blog. And don't miss the offers at the end of the blog!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-3-successful-networking-for-a-film-career-3793?utm\source=mailchimp&u Expand post
- 5 months ago
It's true, Tom Lapke, and Jason provides so many great insights!
- 4 months ago
Thanks for this Sam Sokolow. You and Jason are so great at providing us with great ideas and tips.
LONGLEGS boosts the horror and arthouse circuit this weekend!
While Despicable Me 4 won the weekend, Longlegs delivered the best original horror opening year-to-date and a big boost for the arthouse theater business. Love seeing people heading to the movies to see these types of films!
https://deadline.com/2024/07/box-office-longlegs-fly-me-to-the-moon-channing-tatum-nicolas-cage-1236008154/
- 5 months ago
I've been hearing great things about Long Legs!!
- 5 months ago
The marketing campaign for Longlegs is brilliant, Sam Sokolow! The trailers and promos barely giving anything about the film away, and a lot of people like that (me included). Maybe it's something for...
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TWISTERS keeps turning at the box office
When I see the success of TWISTERS I can't help but think about the ever-lasting genius of Michael Crighton and what his ideas have brought to cinema. Amazing. What are you favorite Michael Crighton movies? https://deadline.com/2024/07/twisters-box-office-1236011849/...
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- 5 months ago
Growing up in Kansas, you know I will be checking this out! Thanks for sharing Sam :)
- 5 months ago
My favorite Michael Crighton movies are Twister and Jurassic Park, Sam Sokolow. I just found out he was one of the writers of Jurassic Park.
- 5 months ago
I can't wait to see this movie!
- 5 months ago
I'm so excited to see this movie on the big screen! I've been pumped for months!!
AFM registrations are up
In news that is as shocking as "water is wet," AFM's move to Vegas is apparently making it garner a lot more early interest. This might be one for the record books. https://variety.com/2024/film/global/afm-2024-las-vegas-145-exhibitors-1......
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- 5 months ago
Can't think of a better place for a film market
- 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing!
- 5 months ago
Great share, Tom Lapke!
CBS moves most Fall premieres to mid-October
It's fascinating to see how distribution patterns are evolving for the big broadcasters. Using professional sports to promote and launch series later than the traditional patterns is bold. Will be keeping an eye on how CBS unfurls this and what the ratings are when their shows premiere. https://vari...
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- 5 months ago
“Survivor” is premiering its 47th season, Sam Sokolow! That's incredible!
Another new streamer... Hallmark+
The rise of the niche streamers continues. I can only see success for Hallmark with this and once they begin doing acquisitions the opportunity for indie filmmakers to make Christmas and positive films will be huge. Keep an eye on this one... https://deadline.com/2024/07/hallmark-launching-new-strea...
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- 5 months ago
Definitely a niche market. See the onslaught of Hallmark Christmas movies. I would consider this hell, but I know many whose boat this floats.
- 5 months ago
Established brand that has a big audience and control over its own content already. Good move.
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