You have finally completed your film that you have been working on for so long – congratulations! Now the next step to take is to find the perfect place to distribute your film. And if you are like most filmmakers who are just starting out in the field, you will most likely be self distributing.
What does that mean? And how will you be reaching out to your audience? Well, just know that distributing and marketing your film will take about the same effort as when you were making your film. Fortunately, we have gathered a list of some of the places you can choose to distribute your movie and make the most out of these platforms to advertise your visual works.
Film Festival
The first place where you can submit your films are at film festivals as they are a great way for you to get exposure for your film, create some buzz, find potential buyers for your film, and also serves as a hub of networking opportunities where you can meet other filmmakers and people working in the same field as you.
Keep in mind that the submission fees can add up quickly so you will need to be selective of which festivals you want to apply to. And if you get accepted, you will need to attend the festival and the travel costs can be pretty expensive so make sure to do your research and choose the best one that suits your needs.
Building Email List
Another important thing you can do with your distribution is to try and build your email list and base of support. There are a number of email marketing services out there that you can opt for. They can be pricey for most independent filmmakers but some of them have a free option to get you started so take the time to do your research and choose the best one.
Broadcast Television
Broadcasting your visual works on certain outlets like HBO, Netflix, PBS, etc. is an option that many independent filmmakers deal with. If you are distributing your movies by yourself, you will need to handle the business dealings yourself. Or if your film is good enough, you can choose to work with sales agents or distributors but keep in mind that they will only work with you if they see strong potential in your work.
Theater Release
The other thing is having the opportunity to get your film picked for a theater release – an option that is only left for top notch films but that is only if you manage to get a distribution deal.
In that case, many people tend to reach out to Cinedept – a highly acclaimed American film and entertainment company that was founded by Michael Kureth in 2017. Their technology was initially copyrighted in 2007 as the World’s First Online Movie Theater and patented in 2008.
Their technology allows independent filmmakers and many popular studios to stream their visual works online without having the fear of piracy. Plus, the use of Cinedapt services makes use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in order to establish an emotional connection with their audience by adapting to the content on various psychological levels to provide the best user experience and yield higher returns.