{"product_id":"how-to-find-distribution-and-grow-your-audience-creatively","title":"How to Find Distribution and Grow Your Audience Creatively","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe barrier of entry into filmmaking has never been lower, and the opportunities for distribution have never been higher. While the channels of distribution have never been more diverse and accessible, the education for filmmakers of how to best utilize those channels is often hard to navigate\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Is theatrical or VOD your best bet? Will the film festival circuit help you? What can a distributor do for you? And how much money are indie films even making these days? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eWith so many different opportunities and new platforms arising constantly, how do you choose the best path for YOUR film?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent still over-saturates the marketplace and standing out has become particularly difficult. Independent films that find success in this landscape do so by being creative, by approaching distribution in unconventional ways, and by uncovering platforms and strategies that others might not have considered. Creative distribution takes a good amount of work and forethought, but it’s also fully possible for any filmmaker who’s up for thinking outside the box. First, it will be important to have a better understanding of the free and paid opportunities to market your film, connect with distributors, build audiences, and team up with collaborators who will help amplify your efforts. Let us give you the tools you need.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiz Manashil was the manager of Sundance Institute's groundbreaking Creative Distribution Initiative \u003c\/strong\u003eand worked in impact distribution for many content creators during her time at \u003cstrong\u003ePicture Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Prior to Sundance and Picture Motion, Liz spent several years as a film critic for the \u003cstrong\u003eHulu \u003c\/strong\u003eseries\u003cstrong\u003e JUST SEEN IT\u003c\/strong\u003e, which she also helped produce and direct. As a filmmaker, her debut feature,\u003cstrong\u003e BREAD AND BUTTER,\u003c\/strong\u003e was released by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Orchard\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be seen on VOD nearly everywhere. Her second feature, \u003cstrong\u003eSPEED OF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e, was released by \u003cstrong\u003eGiant Pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e, can be seen on \u003cstrong\u003eShowtime. \u003c\/strong\u003eLiz spends her time advocating for filmmakers to have healthy and productive relationships with their distribution partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiz will walk you the options you have to creatively distribute your film and strategies you can implement to build your audience and optimize your film’s release.\u003c\/strong\u003e She’ll begin by outlining the state of distribution today, how it’s changed in recent years,\u003cstrong\u003e what success looks like now\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e what’s realistic or normal for independent films\u003c\/strong\u003e. She’ll then go into what ‘creative distribution’ means and how it can benefit you as an artist. She’ll teach you about \u003cstrong\u003efilm aggregators\u003c\/strong\u003e as an option for distribution, including how to find good ones, and\u003cstrong\u003e red flags to watch out for\u003c\/strong\u003e. She’ll then discuss tips for \u003cstrong\u003efinding traditional distributors\u003c\/strong\u003e. She’ll go over \u003cstrong\u003edifferent types of distribution rights you might not have considered before\u003c\/strong\u003e and explain how to determine \u003cstrong\u003ewhich distributors could be the right fit for your film.\u003c\/strong\u003e Liz will also talk about \u003cstrong\u003ehow to navigate distribution contracts\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003emain clauses and sections to look for\u003c\/strong\u003e. She’ll then teach you \u003cstrong\u003eways to market your distributed film to build your audience\u003c\/strong\u003e, with both free and paid strategies. Next, she’ll delve into\u003cstrong\u003e impact distribution as an option for releasing your film\u003c\/strong\u003e. She’ll go over what it is and how to use this method to \u003cstrong\u003erun a successful screening tour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finally Liz will talk about \u003cstrong\u003ehow you should be adjusting your distribution goals post-COVID\u003c\/strong\u003e and use this time to your advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the lessons and strategies Liz lays out, you’ll be armed with an large array of ideas and practices you can apply to your own independent film to give it a release and audience you might not have thought possible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistribution is constantly changing. Whether you are a first time filmmaker or a seasoned veteran, the landscape and the market are both constantly in flux. I'm so excited for you to join me in our session about alternative forms of distribution. 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