Film Leicester | Distribution | Activity https://filmleicester.com/groups/distribution/ Activity feed for the group, Distribution. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:22:57 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-GB 30 hourly 2 deb9b6737f3c798cf2eb22aa0de98ab3 Emily Gett joined the group Distribution https://filmleicester.com/news-feed/p/826/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:01:23 +0100 0 6ec7459b59c5e42e39219ddf95fee21a Megan Dollman posted an update in the group Distribution: Brubaker, J. (2019). Sell A Movie To NetFlix. Retrieved […] https://filmleicester.com/news-feed/p/698/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:40:03 +0000 Brubaker, J. (2019). Sell A Movie To NetFlix. Retrieved 3 March 2021, from https://www.filmmakingstuff.com/sell-a-movie-to-netflix/

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Attention, Filmmakers: Here’s How to Self-Distribute Your Film

Attention, Filmmakers: Here's How to Self-Distribute Your Film

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10 Film Distribution Basics: Tips and Advice | Raindance Film Festival

The film industry is changing at a remarkably fast rate. It is hard to keep up. Here is a brief summary of film distribution basics.

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How to Release and Self-Distribute an Independent Film - Rev

We've outlined the top 6 steps to consider for film distribution. Whether you're an indie filmmaker or producer, this guide will help you release your film!

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How Movie Distribution Works

You have probably seen advertisements in your local paper for movies playing at a theater near you. Sometimes the ad will say "Held over" or "Special engagement." What exactly does that mean? And why is popcorn so expensive?

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How do I get my film distributed? - Independent Cinema Office

The ICO is frequently approached by filmmakers hoping to get their film distributed and into UK cinemas. In 2018, approximately 915 films were distributed theatrically in the UK, which means intense competition for screen space. In addition, there is no … Continue reading

]]> 0 bcc51e7b933baeeb1e55364bf3d92cea Adam Harcourt replied to the discussion Distributing as a Student/Graduate/Freelancer in the forum Distribution https://filmleicester.com/groups/distribution/forum/discussion/distributing-as-a-student-graduate-freelancer/#post-5492 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:13:13 +0000 Reply to Distributing as a Student/Graduate/Freelancer

I agree! Getting your work out via film festivals is a really awesome way you can go beyond posting your short film online.

]]> 55cb0f6493780b51ab90e8e522aacbff Maddy Flaherty started the discussion Distributing as a Student/Graduate/Freelancer in the forum Distribution https://filmleicester.com/groups/distribution/forum/discussion/distributing-as-a-student-graduate-freelancer/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:01:30 +0000 Distributing as a Student/Graduate/Freelancer

Being a Student/Graduate/Freelancer you don’t always have the funds to distribute perhaps in ways you’d like to so here’s a discussion section to share tips and tricks we’ve learnt along the way of how you could distribute a short film, projects, script etc.

]]> e33ce3e506355b6579ecc7b4002a5334 Maddy Flaherty replied to the discussion What tips or tricks have you learnt when trying to distribute your films? in the forum Distribution https://filmleicester.com/groups/distribution/forum/discussion/what-tips-or-tricks-have-you-learnt-when-trying-to-distribute-your-films/#post-5484 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:01:07 +0000 Reply to What tips or tricks have you learnt when trying to distribute your films?

Personally I don’t know a lot about going to Netflix etc. but for Film Festivals I use https://filmfreeway.com/festivals it’s got so many filters to give you the exact kind of festivals you’re looking for whether that’s free ones, scriptwriting, best director etc. and you can always check on your submissions progress! Plus its free and you…

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]]> 7bce807be2c1cb2a025e923312269115 Maddy Flaherty replied to the discussion Distributing as a Student/Graduate/Freelancer in the forum Distribution https://filmleicester.com/groups/distribution/forum/discussion/distributing-as-a-student-graduate-freelancer/#post-5488 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:00:49 +0000 Reply to Distributing as a Student/Graduate/Freelancer

Back in May 2020 I had finished my final University Short Film, ‘Would You?’ and posted it onto Youtube. Having put so much effort and work into it I wanted to push it out further then I had with my previous ones and one way I did that was with https://filmfreeway.com/festivals I entered my short film into a tone of free/really cheap festivals…

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]]> d35e4487ff620a3fec13ad063c38390f Maddy Flaherty replied to the discussion Distributing as a Student/Graduate/Freelancer in the forum Distribution https://filmleicester.com/groups/distribution/forum/discussion/distributing-as-a-student-graduate-freelancer/#post-5489 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:50:42 +0000 Reply to Distributing as a Student/Graduate/Freelancer

There are some easy and FREE platforms that you can post your content onto and then share a link to your friends/family/social medias etc. for them to watch.

The one I’ve found most useful for video content is Youtube. You can receive a lot of engagement from it, likes, comments and you can even view the watch time on your videos which can…

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]]> 1fdf899d090df64ab51148f991dae46b Megan Dollman started the discussion What tips or tricks have you learnt when trying to distribute your films? in the forum Distribution https://filmleicester.com/groups/distribution/forum/discussion/what-tips-or-tricks-have-you-learnt-when-trying-to-distribute-your-films/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:58:50 +0000 What tips or tricks have you learnt when trying to distribute your films?

Is it best to go directly to companies such as Netflix, Amazon or Sky? Or have you found submitting your film to Film Festivals has a quicker, more consistent approach?

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