Distribution Deals & Upcoming EFM
On some films where it makes sense you can skip the sales agent and go direct to international distributors.
As a follow up to The Distribution Landscape: What’s On Your Mind I wanted to send a quick reminder that EFM Early Bird Registration closes on Tuesday (12/6) so if you had any intention of heading to that market (braving the cold!) and giving your project slate a ‘boost’ right at the beginning of the year, you might consider it.
EFM is great for those of you based in Europe obviously but in the past lots of us from North America have benefited from going too. I’m strongly considering going if schedule allows because I crave that momentum that you can only get from an in-person market… plus, it gives me and my team and clients something concrete to work towards.
Speaking of distribution - since Thanksgiving slowed things down a bit, this week I’m in the throes of about a half dozen distribution negotiations for clients - between docs and features, and domestic distributors, sales agents, and even going to International distributors directly. On a few films where it makes sense I’ve started to go direct to international distribution partners rather than work through a sales agent. For some films, that strategy doesn’t make sense but when it works, it works well.
I’m finding more measured expectations from everyone these days and in general a sense of people wanting to make things work. I truly enjoy getting behind clients’ work and placing films with trusted companies that I know are doing an honest business and truly work for the films they acquire.
Hit me up with any questions you have on this process below - and in the mean time we’re putting the finishing touches on the all-new Film Distribution Kit (thanks for all the interest!) and should have that ready for market in the next week or two.
And like I mentioned last week, I’m offering a December (end of the year) promo on EFM and MIPTV consulting for 2023. Feel free to shoot me an email at stacey@filmspecific.com with your project details and what your goals are and we can discuss bespoke services depending on what your current needs are.
Or if you want to join our FS Pro Group and secure your spot for 2023, you can read more and apply here.
On that note, I’ll wrap this up for today. I hope you have a fabulous weekend ahead and I’ll speak to you again soon!
To your success,
Stacey
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