{"product_id":"how-to-plan-your-film-release-windows-strategy-vod-svod-avod-broadcast","title":"How to Plan Your Film Release Window \u0026 Strategy: VOD, SVOD, AVOD, Broadcast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_66ff159ac65bb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn from expert Mark Padilla, who has overseen the release of more than 100 films in international markets!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet a curated Film Distribution Strategy Cheat Sheet, practical tips on navigating VOD, SVOD, and AVOD platforms, and insider advice to help you craft a release strategy that maximizes both revenue and exposure for your film!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn today's world of independent filmmaking, the VOD, SVOD, and AVOD distribution strategy has become a more substantial option for many filmmakers. 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