Distribution
What does distribution mean?
Film distribution is the process of making a movie available for viewing by an audience, this is usually carried out by a film distributor; they would decide the type of marketing strategy for the film and the media by which a film is to be made available for viewing. They also decide the release dates.
How does the film get from the edit houses to the cinemas?
- The studio makes a licensing agreement with a distribution company.
- The distribution company determines how many copies of the film to make .
- The distribution company then screens the mvid to prospective buyers representing theatres
- The buyers will negotiate with the distribution company as to which movies they wish to lease and the terms of the lease agreement
- Then prints are sent tot he theatres a few days before the opening day
- After, the theatre airs the movie for a certain amount of weeks (engagement)
Who distributes the film?
A film distributor. If the distributor owns the cinema or theatre he/she would distribute it directly.
However, they may distribute it through theatrical exhibitors and other sub-distributors.
What is the traditional way of distributing a film?
The traditional way was through theatre and cinema distribution, it was well known but a lot more people are currently watching movies online either illegally or legally as its easy access. This means the traditional ways of watching new films is becoming less and less used.
Newer way of distributing a film:
Through the internet
What are film festivals and what are their role in film distribution?
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more cinemas or screening venues, usually in a single city or region. Increasingly, film festivals show some films outdoors usually in a single city or region. Depending on the festival's focus it can include international or domestic release.
What might make a distributor decide to release a film on one particular weekend rathe than another?
A film distributor will look to distribute the movie on a particular weekend when more people are likely to view it; such as the beginning of holidays. Also, they would distribute it closer to the date of the film's premier
Why is distribution essential to the film chain? What will happen to a film if it can't secure a distribution deal?
It is essential to the film chain as its on of the main parts to the chain itself. Distribution is the process of making the film available for the audience to view and without this stage, they wouldn't be able to make profits.
If the film can't secure a distribution deal then it will simply fail and the distributors will make a loss of money.
The traditional way was through theatre and cinema distribution, it was well known but a lot more people are currently watching movies online either illegally or legally as its easy access. This means the traditional ways of watching new films is becoming less and less used.
Newer way of distributing a film:
Through the internet
What are film festivals and what are their role in film distribution?
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more cinemas or screening venues, usually in a single city or region. Increasingly, film festivals show some films outdoors usually in a single city or region. Depending on the festival's focus it can include international or domestic release.
What might make a distributor decide to release a film on one particular weekend rathe than another?
A film distributor will look to distribute the movie on a particular weekend when more people are likely to view it; such as the beginning of holidays. Also, they would distribute it closer to the date of the film's premier
Why is distribution essential to the film chain? What will happen to a film if it can't secure a distribution deal?
It is essential to the film chain as its on of the main parts to the chain itself. Distribution is the process of making the film available for the audience to view and without this stage, they wouldn't be able to make profits.
If the film can't secure a distribution deal then it will simply fail and the distributors will make a loss of money.
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