How do you get your film playing at small local theaters?
Suppose I made an independent film. Would I need a license to rent it to local theaters? And how would I get it on the big reels they use? Would it need to win a film festival to be shown?
How long of a film do you think you can make without a big budget? Most of the independents still run six figures and take off from there.
Let’s say you have made a film. If you go to the independent movie houses you may be able to talk to the manager about a special showing. Offer it for free – they are not likely to buy an unknown’s work no matter how good. He/she will likely want to watch it first. This is a long shot but stranger things have happened. Your AMC, Regal, and other franchised theaters are not likely to touch it because for them it is all about the income they can get from the film.
Do you have community access television in your area? These local independent stations are often looking for filler material or something new, especially if it is locally produced. That could generate a following and put you on the road to bigger and better things.
Don’t despair; keep at it; your personal drive and ambition are what will keep the dream alive until it happens for you.
Good luck.
November 16th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
You take your film to a movie business, like Warner Bros. or such. Present your film, and if they like it, they would make it into a movie, which then would first be shown in theatres if it is a very good one. the business will decide.
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November 16th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Winning at film festival would give you the edge above others or at least allow others to notice you. Work with the local movie theatre to screen them. Work on a percentage basis, e.g. sales of tickets – the movie theatre gets a cut on total ticket sales.
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November 16th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
How long of a film do you think you can make without a big budget? Most of the independents still run six figures and take off from there.
Let’s say you have made a film. If you go to the independent movie houses you may be able to talk to the manager about a special showing. Offer it for free – they are not likely to buy an unknown’s work no matter how good. He/she will likely want to watch it first. This is a long shot but stranger things have happened. Your AMC, Regal, and other franchised theaters are not likely to touch it because for them it is all about the income they can get from the film.
Do you have community access television in your area? These local independent stations are often looking for filler material or something new, especially if it is locally produced. That could generate a following and put you on the road to bigger and better things.
Don’t despair; keep at it; your personal drive and ambition are what will keep the dream alive until it happens for you.
Good luck.
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