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Film Distribution Flowchart & Resources
This flowchart outlines all steps in distributing your film, including theatrical, TV, streaming, international markets, marketing, festivals, and funding. Each link provides actionable tools, platforms, or guides.
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1. Theatrical Distribution
Plan the release of your film in theaters, negotiate deals, and organize screenings to build buzz and revenue.
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Negotiating with Distributors:
Partner with distributors who can handle contracts, revenue splits, and territories.
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Releasing in Theaters:
Decide on wide or limited release using analytics and performance data.
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Organizing Screenings:
Host premieres, press screenings, or test screenings for audience feedback and promotion.
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Negotiating with Distributors:
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2. Television Distribution
License your film to TV networks and produce short promotional spots for broadcast audiences.
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Selling to Networks:
Negotiate broadcast rights, pay-per-view, cable, or syndication deals.
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Creating TV Spots:
Produce short trailers highlighting key scenes and talent for TV broadcast.
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Selling to Networks:
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3. Streaming Platforms
Secure deals with online platforms and plan digital releases for global accessibility.
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Securing Streaming Rights:
Negotiate exclusive or non-exclusive rights and promotional support with streaming services.
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Digital Releases:
Plan VOD, SVOD, and AVOD releases for multiple regions.
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Securing Streaming Rights:
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4. Promotional Materials
Build press kits and run social media campaigns to engage audiences and press.
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Press Kits:
Provide high-resolution images, trailers, bios, and production notes.
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Social Media Campaigns:
Share trailers, posters, behind-the-scenes content, polls, and contests.
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Press Kits:
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5. International Distribution
Sell rights globally and localize films for foreign audiences.
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- Subtitles and Dubbing:
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6. Ancillary Markets
Generate additional revenue from educational, institutional, and merchandise sales.