Film Distribution

Film Distribution

Distribution:

• The process of launching a film into the market place and then sustaining the publics interest.
• To be financially successful, a film has to be marketed, positioned and publicised.

The Distributor:

• The distributor has to acquire the rights to a particular film.
• There are three stages that they can do this:

         -Invest in a films production.
         -Buy the rights to film after its been made.
         -If they are already apart of the larger organisation, they will automatically distribute.

Distribution Companies:

• World-wide distribution is dominated by the US-based companies
• They will fight for the annual $60 billion generated within the global film entertainment business.

Examples of Distribution Companies:

• Paramount
• Warner
• Disney
• Twentieth Century Fox
• Universal
• Working Title
• Miramax
• Film 4