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4-Part Class: Smart Film Finance - Matching Your Film's Budget to Distribution Opportunities
4-Part Class: Smart Film Finance - Matching Your Film's Budget to Distribution Opportunities
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Learn from a top distribution executive who’s released over 2,000 titles and acquired over 1,000 films!
Receive exclusive handouts including a sales estimate template, finance plan, and budget sample you can immediately apply to your own film!
In today’s filmmaking marketplace, it’s easier than ever to make a film — and there are more distribution options available than ever before. Often, the same script can go a multitude of ways depending on how it’s packaged: as a micro-budget, low-budget, mid-range, or high-budget film. The good news is that all of these budget levels can lead to distribution success — if you know what distributors are looking for when you begin to package your project.
You want to make sure you don’t budget too high or too low, so you set yourself up for a successful and profitable outcome. You’ll walk away from this class with practical tools, professional insight, and direction to help you determine which budget level makes the most sense for your script.
Your host Kristin Harris is the former SVP of Development & Production at Vertical Entertainment and a seasoned expert in acquisitions and distribution. With extensive experience working with top companies like Starz Media, Cinedigm, and directly with major streamers like Netflix.
In the exclusive on-demand 4-part class, you'll learn how to align your film’s budget with what distributors are looking for, gaining practical tools to use right away, and insider insights to confidently position your project for maximum success in today’s marketplace!
PLUS! You will receive the following handouts to help you:
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Sales Estimate Template
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Finance Plan Template
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Budget Sample for SAG Modified Low Budget

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