Film Distribution 101

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Looking for a film distribution 101? In this video, I share insights I’ve gained running a film distribution company to take you through how the film distribution process works.
First up, my definition of film distribution: Film distribution is the exploitation of your film in a specific territory through various channels that maximises returns.
So, what do film distributors do and where do they come in?
If you’ve ever felt like the film distribution deals are a mystery, you’re not alone. Lots of students leave film school having no idea how film distribution and marketing works. Many even working in the industry aren’t clear on how film distribution rights fit together.
If you’re an independent filmmaker, producer, director, then you’ll want to learn the film distribution basics from what film distributors do and what a deal with them looks like.
Remember a FIlm Distributor is different to a Sales Agent! To learn what a Sales Agent does watch this video: • Film Sales: What is a ...
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• Film Distribution 101

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@AlexiOuzas 2 жыл бұрын

What would you like to know about the distribution process?

@jonathan924 6 ай бұрын

Thx for the video! Great insights! When you say Netflix would pay 120% of budget, do you mean 120% of the budget of making the film? Or something else?

@emilyabt9375 2 жыл бұрын

super helpful alexi! been in this biz 25+ years and distributed 4 features but still get a lot from these videos. u quickly and succinctly demystified stuff that always had me a bit scrambled when it came to negotiation time. so thank u alexi!

@AlexiOuzas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily! So glad to hear the info is useful to you! 25+ years, that's amazing.

@armel8987 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Alex, very helpful.

@kajahorvat3745 9 ай бұрын

great and useful video. thanks!

@puppytv-qw1qr Жыл бұрын

I love this about your background "Since 2015, we've helped produce 20 feature films, 18 were debuts. Those filmmakers have raised production budgets totalling over $15m. Their films have premiered at major festivals, received theatrical releases and landed on streaming platforms. "

@AlexiOuzas Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@puppytv-qw1qr Жыл бұрын

@@AlexiOuzas you bet Alexi !

@lisabaxter7786 6 ай бұрын

Fantabulous

@transversalfilms Жыл бұрын

HI Alex, for this very value video and information. I´m Roberto Barba, director, producer from Transversal Films; and newlly in distribution area and really I very happy for your info.. I´m from Lima Perú and I will work to brimg international movies to show it here in my country . Thanks again for this video an we can be in touch =)

@AlexiOuzas Жыл бұрын

Great to meet you Roberto! Feel free to hit me up via my website.

@ginotarabotto 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Might you have actual distribution contracts you can share as samples?

@filmplatter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexi, some great insight there. If you're willing to share then I'd love to hear about Exiles plans going forward in regards to distribution. What types of films are you looking for, for example - genre etc? Which Territory's are you in/hoping to be in etc?

@AlexiOuzas 2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Our plan over the next 2 years is to release 1-2 Australian films per year, either produced by us or by other Australian filmmakers, in the Aus/NZ territory. The reason for the low output is that in the short-term we are focused on building up our production arm and the Producing Accelerator program. The reason for the focus on Australian films is that we want to support local filmmakers and continue to cement our company's position as a distributor of Australian content with the local funding agencies. And the focus on the Aus/NZ territory is because we have always operated here. Once we have built up and are happy with the production arm and Accelerator, we will likely invest capital and human resources into the distribution company - but that is something we will reassess in a couple of years.

@filmplatter 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexiOuzas Nice one. Thanks for the response. It sounds like a good plan

@PaoloVirone 25 күн бұрын

Unfortunately I don't speak English, I'm Italian. Your video seems interesting to me, I have to watch it with subtitles and study it. I'm an indie director, I made a horror film with English subtitles. My problem now is to distribute it..

@AlexiOuzas 7 күн бұрын

Try to attach a sales agent to sell it on your behalf

@SilviaPunkinMathis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Will you talk about funding and distribution for Live Action Short Films?

@AlexiOuzas 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't planning to but can keep it in mind. Funding is very limited for short films.

@moye2212 Жыл бұрын

Great video Alexi! Very helpful. Any resources or initial steps you'd recommend for someone looking to start an indie film distribution company?

@AlexiOuzas Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'd recommend researching how other distribution companies succeeded (and failed). You can also look at music labels because there are similarities. It's really about setting up your distribution channels and then finding the right product to put through those channels. Keep in mind we are in a jackpot industry, so it's ultimately about finding the hits that will bankroll your company.

@todever 6 ай бұрын

Great info and clearly presented. How do you handle obtaining hit song rights, and the costs involved?

@AlexiOuzas 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! You reach out to the record labels who hold the publishing and master rights for a quote. If it's a hit song it can be quite expensive, tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands depending on the song

@ggggggrate 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the video! Does this apply similarly to documentaries?

@AlexiOuzas 2 ай бұрын

Yep

@PaoloVirone 27 күн бұрын

Purtroppo non parlo inglese, sono Italiano. Il tuo video mi sembra interessante, lo devo guardare con sottotitoli e studiarmelo. Sono un regista indie, ho realizzato un film horror con sottotitoli in inglese. Il mio problema ora distribuirlo..

@AlexiOuzas 26 күн бұрын

English please