How to Distribute an Indie Film : How to Sell a Film to Distributors

Learn how to sell your indie movie to distributors with expert movie industry advice in this free online independent film distribution video clip.

Expert: Kevin Lindenmuth
Contact: www.lindenmuth.com
Bio: Kevin Lindenmuth has worked in the film/video business for more than 20 years. He received his B.A. in film/video production from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1987.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• film
• distribution
• filmmaking
• making
• maker
• director
• document
• budget
• movie
• flick
• edit
• produce
• cast
• crew
• dolly
• grip
• key
• music
• transition
• indie
• independent

[aarondkeogh]

are you on about dvds here?

[bwanasan]

I am not a lawyer, but it seems that lots of the pitfalls in distribution deals he talks about can be prevented by having a proper, well-thought out contract.

For instance, you should include "RIGHT TO INSPECT BOOKS AND RECORDS" clause to make sure you receive the right residuals. Also you can specify that the distributor actually make commitments to advertise and distribute the film.

the lesson: Get a good lawyer when making a deal.

[bwanasan]

I am not a lawyer, but it seems that lots of the pitfalls in distribution deals he talks about can be prevented by having a proper, well-thought out contract.

For instance, you should include "RIGHT TO INSPECT BOOKS AND RECORDS" clause to make sure you receive the right residuals. Also you can specify that the distributor actually make commitments to advertise and distribute the film.

the lesson: Get a good lawyer when making a deal.

[bwanasan]

I am not a lawyer, but it seems that lots of the pitfalls in distribution deals he talks about can be prevented by having a proper, well-thought out contract.

For instance, you should include "RIGHT TO INSPECT BOOKS AND RECORDS" clause to make sure you receive the right residuals. Also you can specify that the distributor actually make commitments to advertise and distribute the film.

the lesson: Get a good lawyer when making a deal.

[afreeworld]

What about a film that is going to sell a lot of DVD? What about a cable deal?

By the way thanks for the info.

Peace