Glossary of Terms Agents: Represent works for a fee to distributors or to broadcast/cable/satellite outlets. Broadcasters/Cable-Satellite Programming
Distribution
Filmmakers frequently ask me, “At what point in the production process should I offer my film to distributors?” Considering that thousands of
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the article in the November 2002 issue written by Mitchell W. Block regarding distribution. This article
“It comes from outrage that I pursue the projects I do,” says Arthur Dong, whose films L icensed to Kill (1997) and the recent Family Fundamentals
Documentary distributors and producers searching for international partners and foreign buyers may want to consider participating in the two-day
Those who haven’t made documentaries may wonder why anyone would want to. Fundraising for filming and editing can take years. Once you’re finished
It’s opening night at the Laemmle Theatre in Los Angeles, the world premiere of your new film. You’ve done everything you can to ensure a successful
As a celebrated filmmaker once said, “The difference between watching a film on television and seeing it on a 40-foot movie screen is the difference
Just as writers write for an audience, producers produce with the hope that as many people as possible will watch their shows. To this end
Editor’s Note: For Richard Roe, who made the award-winning Pop & Me with his son Chris,, selling a documentary to the media takes more than a little