Hi there,
I am approaching the end of the edit of my first documentary feature and am now finding myself thinking more about distribution. During pre-production I had researched the topic and ended up with some goals in mind but after continued research I am still unsure about a few things.
My initial plan for distribution was Festivals/Independent Exhibition/TV/Home Video. Realistically it is unlikely that we will acquire theatrical distribution (but I guess you never know).
I have been approached by one of my festival choices (not one of the A -list but certainly respectable) who want to screen it and will also be submitting to the major independent festivals.
I am wondering if having the film shown from fairly well known and up to the big festivals (which is obviously down to where it gets accepted) will be sufficient in regard to acquiring any distribution interest or if I should also be considering looking at sales agents or attending markets? Or are these generally the preserve of films realistically looking at major theatrical release?
As stated it is unlikely that the film will break out into theatrical release but I am keen to sell to as many TV territories as possible and possibly acquire home video/online distribution if it appears to be more beneficial than doing this independently. I know who to contact domestically regarding TV broadcast but at present have no contacts at all for any other territories.
Any thoughts are hugely appreciated...
I am approaching the end of the edit of my first documentary feature and am now finding myself thinking more about distribution. During pre-production I had researched the topic and ended up with some goals in mind but after continued research I am still unsure about a few things.
My initial plan for distribution was Festivals/Independent Exhibition/TV/Home Video. Realistically it is unlikely that we will acquire theatrical distribution (but I guess you never know).
I have been approached by one of my festival choices (not one of the A -list but certainly respectable) who want to screen it and will also be submitting to the major independent festivals.
I am wondering if having the film shown from fairly well known and up to the big festivals (which is obviously down to where it gets accepted) will be sufficient in regard to acquiring any distribution interest or if I should also be considering looking at sales agents or attending markets? Or are these generally the preserve of films realistically looking at major theatrical release?
As stated it is unlikely that the film will break out into theatrical release but I am keen to sell to as many TV territories as possible and possibly acquire home video/online distribution if it appears to be more beneficial than doing this independently. I know who to contact domestically regarding TV broadcast but at present have no contacts at all for any other territories.
Any thoughts are hugely appreciated...