What Filmmakers Don't Know About Distribution

What Filmmakers Don't Know About Distribution - Glen Reynolds

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Glen Reynolds founded Circus Road Films in 2006 to provide strategic advisory services to filmmakers. Circus Road guides filmmakers through the festival and distribution process and negotiates licensing agreements on their behalf. Glen has participated in the sales of over 900 narrative and documentary feature films with many of them premiering at Sundance, Slamdance, SXSW, Cinequest, Tribeca, Hot Docs, Fantastic, Telluride and Toronto. Distributors of these films include Fox, Sony, Warner Bros, Universal, Lions Gate, Magnolia, IFC, Strand, Oscilloscope, Drafthouse, Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Showtime, Starz, Lifetime, ESPN and Syfy.
Some favorite films sold include the first films of some successful filmmakers such as Absentia, written and directed by Mike Flanagan (Midnight Mass); Pop Skull, written and directed by Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs Kong); and Newlyweeds, written and directed by Shaka King. (Judas and the Black Messiah).
Recent work includes Clean (Tribeca/IFC) with Adrien Brody, My Dead Dad and 18½ with Willa Fitzgerald (101 Films).
Glen has also co-produced twenty films to date including his favorite Conversations with Other Women which premiered at Telluride and stars Aaron Eckhart, Helena Bonham Carter, and Olivia Wilde. Other great production experiences include developing two projects with Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) and co-producing five films with Ram Bergman (Knives Out, Star Wars: The Last Jedi).
Glen holds a JD from the University of Texas at Austin, a BA in English from NYU and is a graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. He serves as a judge for the UCLA Screenwriting Competition and on the jury for the Woods Hole Film Festival.
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@KMantle 2 жыл бұрын

It is a really good experience coming across a film that came out years ago that you never heard of, and deciding to press play, and you enjoy it. I think 'Movie Roulette' is a game everyone should play sometimes.

@juliashort8639 2 жыл бұрын

Films are like parachutes, if it doesn’t open you’re dead! Having worked in film distribution (U.K.) for many years my advice to film makers is to have detailed conversations before you sign a distribution deal, ensure your distributor is on board with your vision, ensure you actually like and respect each other as it is likely that the distributor will have your film for 7 to 10 years which is longer than many relationships last! Also do due diligence and ask other filmmakers who have worked with them to learn about there experience with that distributor. Also ensure you understand how distribution companies operate and what is and isn’t in their control eg I couldn’t make an exhibitor book a film as much as I thought the film was a work of art, if they don’t think their customers will pay to see it, there is nothing a distributor can do. Obviously Studio.’s have slightly improved negotiation power than a small boutique indie distributor.

@patrickfreeman8257 2 жыл бұрын

If distributors have trouble communicating to their own clients the realities of distribution then, it seems to me, they probably also have trouble communicating to potential viewers why they should watch any film that distributor represents. Distributors, like talent agents, like real estate agents, all have on thing in common. In the beginning of their careers they bust ass. After that, they just put up a listing and wait for the phone to ring.

@josephvanwyk2088 2 жыл бұрын

100% true

@MariWakocha Жыл бұрын

Very good interview. I've listened to a lot of these about distribution, but this one was just so easy to understand. This is the first time I feel like I actually know what I should look for, and what to expect.

@Makingfeaturefilms 25 күн бұрын

Man we need to take these distributors to a customer service 101 class. Distributors need to understand and have more empathy. And communication is key. And filmmakers need to stop being desperate and also hold themselves accountable on making those business decisions.

@oldjimfilms 2 жыл бұрын

From past experience, if your distributor won't give you a MG, don't sign the deal. You're better off selling on your own via Amazon Prime.

@cobymarcum1442 2 жыл бұрын

MG = “minimum guarantee” A minimum guarantee means that no matter what happens with the film’s performance, the distributor will pay you X dollars for the rights to distribute your film. A minimum guarantee also means that the distributor is confident enough in your film’s ability to make money that they will guarantee you X dollars. Some people are new to film distribution so I’m posting this in case someone isn’t familiar with the term MG. 👍

@squirrelattackspidy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. I was wondering why they would offer an exotic sports car like an mg to a director. I would think they'd be offered a hundai or something less expensive.

@James_Bowie 2 жыл бұрын

"Move onto the next thing." Best advice!

@josephvanwyk2088 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR this, this very important topic never gets taught if you study film. It's like pissing in the wind after making your film.

@sergioalcantar3290 2 жыл бұрын

What isn't covered is pre-awareness of the material, potentially, hardcover, online read, comic book, audiobook, or any other way (artwork in any format) to build an audience, this would also include interactions with the audience. A pre-awareness builds an audience so that when a movie comes out based on this intellectual property there's already a demand built for it. Why the superhero franchises, have done so well...the Harry Potters and other properties existent...

@morningcoffee1111 2 жыл бұрын

So what does a distributor do that we can’t do? What is the benefit?

@abdulshabazz8597 2 жыл бұрын

A lowball question from an obvious outsider to the film industry; to answer this question honestly is to end your film career -- the return profits on any film is hit or miss; the bottom line: of course they're trying to screw you. If the film actually still makes a profit, they know you can always sue!

@phoenixr6811 2 жыл бұрын

Great topic😊

@astrahcat1212 11 ай бұрын

Making a game is a great option to tell a story these days, and you can have voice acting. It's not an easy path either of course but something to think about.

@theonicommittee8402 2 жыл бұрын

We enjoyed this

@DovieRuthAuthor 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a little confused. I have often heard that producers are constantly on the lookout for fresh material, but this commentary emphasizes that there is already too many films being made. Is it a question of quality verses quantity?

@LambentEntertainment 2 жыл бұрын

They’re looking for good films, not any films.

@AndreaClinton 2 жыл бұрын

Yeeeah, i dismissed that part because every industry corner I've read or heard from say there is a huge need for content. Some even call it an endless search for content for various streaming platforms. And my agent is constantly being told that TV networks are looking to license, not so much take on Originals.

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

What is one thing this video taught you?

@TonyLS9A 2 жыл бұрын

Once you’ve released your art into the business world move on to make your next art piece. Any effort chasing the business side of things for a completed work detracts from your growth on the next project.

@stephanc6138 2 жыл бұрын

film making is not just film making. its a team work and probably a game of multiple hats in that teamwork?

@jcgorritti 2 жыл бұрын

What I'm getting from this is that having no distribution deal is better than a signing on a bad deal. Why would I tie my own hands for 7 to 10 years unless I get a good deal?

@mikeheiny4172 2 жыл бұрын

Self distribution might be where it's at. No one is going to love on your film more than you! - Making a good film doesn't hurt either.

@Irys1997 2 жыл бұрын

First, that KZfaq/Google recommendations seem to be confusing Glen Reynolds with Glenn Reynolds. Second, that I enjoyed the video it recommended via that confusion anyway. Since I react to both topics positively, I predict even more confusion forthcoming!

@northernwindcomicspaul2531 2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@Zambiamovies Жыл бұрын

Very helpful information 🔥

@filmcourage Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Remorsecode123 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

D&M Design! Thank you so much! Great to see you finding value in this video segment with Glen. We appreciate you supporting this channel.

@Remorsecode123 2 жыл бұрын

@@filmcourage all the pleasure is mine. Keep it up please.

@cyberacers Жыл бұрын

did he answered?

@Makingfeaturefilms 25 күн бұрын

There needs to be regulations and it’s not regulated

@stevemena2299 Жыл бұрын

How does he know who is running an honest biz? Is he auditing their books?

@p.s.krimson4493 Жыл бұрын

It sounds like ppl should use aggregators instead.

@melorbode 2 жыл бұрын

I make shorts...5-10 mins.. I want to be able to really sell those. POssible?

@rogerdsmith 2 жыл бұрын

Not really marketable……

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

We have some videos in this playlist where filmmakers talk about how they make money with short films - bit.ly/3rVOEAL

@HonestArttsEntertain Жыл бұрын

Great information, but it sounds like he's making excuses for her slimy they are.

@spazefalcon2794 2 жыл бұрын

Change this with Blockchain???

@AndreaClinton 2 жыл бұрын

I am definitely looking into the Blockchain. I just wonder about building an audience there. I thought Blockchain is best for assuring all get paid according to agreement, without worrying over all these line items distribution take out of your pay.