Distribution of film

"How Movie Distribution Works" - http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/movie-distribution1.htm


Tyson, J. (2000, September 18). How Movie Distribution Works. Retrieved November 28, 2014, from http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/movie-distribution1.htm

1) Summary of source- Distributing a film is important because producers have to make a return on an investment. Having the backing of a major studio and famous stars is a good way to make sure you can get a monetary return. Also, independent filmmakers use film festivals to get the distributor's attention. Most of the major film companies have a distributing company. For example, Disney uses Buena Vista to distribute their films. If a film doesn't have "legs", it means it will not do well in the film industry and will not be popular for long.

2) 2-3 important quotes from source -

- In the leasing model, the distributor agrees to pay a fixed amount for the rights to distribute the film.

- If the distributor and the studio have a profit-sharing relationship, on the other hand, the distributor gets a percentage (typically anywhere from 10 to 50 percent) of the net profits made from the movie.

- Most distributors not only provide the movie to theaters, but obtain ancillary rights to distribute the movie on VHS, DVD, cable and network TV. Other rights can include soundtrack CDs, posters, games, toys and other merchandising.

3) Reflection: the argument provided within the source is that the distribution of film is just as important as the production.