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Tips for Selecting a Distributor from the book
"Movie Marketing: Opening the Picture & Giving it Legs"
by TIIU LUKK 
 
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13 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN SELECTING A DISTRIBUTOR FOR YOUR MOVIE MASTERPIECE.

  • The amount of ADVANCE?

 

  •  Extent of rights conveyed. Are MARKETS domestic and/or foreign, are they CROSS-COLLATERIZED?

 

  • Is there a GUARANTEED marketing commitment?

 

  • Does the PRODUCER have any input or veto power over artwork and theater selection in the top markets

 

  • What is the track record and financial health of the DISTRIBUTOR?
 
  •  Are monthly and quarterly ACCOUNTING statements required?
 
  • To what extent does the distributor plan to INVOLVE the filmmakers in promotion?

 

  •  Marketing strategy-demographics of intended market, grassroots promotion efforts, FILM FESTIVALS, etc.?

 

  • Split of REVENUES and accounting of profits: Is there a distribution FEE? Overhead FEES?

 

  •  Distributor leverage with EXHIBITORS: Can the distributor collect monies owed?

 

  • Any COMPETING films handled by distributor? Conflicts of interest?

 

  •  Does the Producer have the RIGHT to regain distribution rights if the distributor pulls the plug early into distribution?

 

  •  Is there personal CHEMISTRY between producer and distribution executives?


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