Heading out to Park City next week for that big film fest? Stop by the Silver King Hotel and check out one (or more!) of these great panels. Each will offer some valuable insight into the wild world of independent film distribution and marketing.
Film Distribution Panels:
Panel 1: Documentary Distribution:
What Are The Best Opportunities Available for Your Film?
10:00am – 11:30am
Film distribution strategies have changed dramatically in today’s fast paced market. Join a panel of industry experts and learn about the best options available for marketing and distributing your film. Topics include:
- How can niche films find profitable audiences?
- The pro’s & con’s of new digital outlets
- Why are DVD sales still the largest source of revenue for most films?
- How do I find an educational distributor that’s right for my film?
- How & where can I set up community screenings or “theatrical event”?
Panel 2: Using Social Media to Super Charge Your Film’s Distribution Plan!
1:00pm – 2:30pm
It’s no surprise that many distributors and filmmakers depend on social media channels to promote their film. But is anyone listening? Are clicks resulting in sales? If you’re new to social media marketing or looking for new ideas to improve your existing campaigns, come attend this savvy interactive social media marketing workshop and learn the following from industry experts:
- Revenue opportunities for your film
- Building audiences & buzz
- Developing your NEW influential & authoritative status
- How to develop endless content ideas for your Twitter and Facebook campaigns
- Finding your target audience
- How to use lesser-known but still effective platforms to broaden the reach of your social media strategies
Panel 3: Didn’t Get Into Sundance? No Worries.
Learn How to Go Beyond Big Name Festivals to Secure Distribution
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Every year thousands of films are not accepted into Sundance or Slamdance, yet many still become BIG hits. Learn from industry experts on how the former “Plan B” of distribution could surprise you as being your NEW “Plan A”!
- Why films can still be highly successful without any major festival exposure
- What other factors do distributors consider beyond being an “official selection”
- Securing theatrical distribution – Is it worth the expense?
- How can a publicist or social meida campaign help?
- Building a fan base with every festival appearance.
- The pro’s & con’s of DIY self-distribution. Decision time?
Moderator Bio: Allen Chou is President of Passion River Films, an independent film distribution company specializing in award-winning documentaries and unique narrative films. He is also an instructor at New York University teaching courses in film distribution and marketing. Follow him on Twitter at: bit.ly/AllenChou
*Each event ticket costs $20.00 + applicable fees. All Day Pass is $50.00 + applicable fees (a savings of $10.00!)