Breaking Down the Non-Theatrical Release

The goal of this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar is to teach Stage 32 Filmmakers about greater outreach in their non-theatrical film releases that extend beyond VOD platforms to airlines, army bases, hotels, clubs, cruise ships, and educational venues.

This webinar will teach you the basics of non-theatrical releases, how to achieve these ancillary deals, what kind of equity can you expect, the decreased revenue from DVD and increased revenue from VOD and television. We’ll talk about the kinds of indie films and docs that are attractive to these ancillary markets and how to get these projects noticed!

Filmmakers can really box themselves in – thinking they have to either sell to a studio or risk losing their profit by aligning themselves with a sales agent who may or may not be fully transparent. On one hand you have one-stop shopping that will have its limits should the studios or larger indies pass and on the other hand you run the risk of never seeing any profit if you give your film to a sales company that will take the bulk, if not all, of the profit. Do not fall into either of these traps!

Your host, Deborah Gilels, has been a media consultant for the past 11 years, with prior experience in development, acquisitions and foreign sales. Now, working independently as a media consultant, she assists filmmakers and companies in areas such as strategic alliances, launching films and obtaining distribution. There are many ways to achieve the goal of getting your film out there- and in places you never thought likely!