Understanding Film Distribution and Exhibition

The video tutorial explores the final stage of filmmaking: distribution and exhibition. It covers the roles of distributors and exhibitors, the importance of acquiring distribution rights, and the various strategies filmmakers can use to secure distribution, including festivals, film markets, and self-distribution. The tutorial also delves into licensing agreements, legal considerations, and the different types of theatrical releases. It emphasizes the need for strategic planning in distribution to maximize a film's reach and profitability.

What is the primary role of a film distributor?

• To direct the film

• To manage the film's budget

• To get the film into various exhibition settings

• To create the film's script

What is pre-sale distribution?

• A guarantee from a distributor to acquire a film upon completion

• A method of self-distribution

• Selling a film directly to consumers

• A type of film festival

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used by indie filmmakers to secure distribution?

• Film markets

• Directing the film

• Sales agents

• Film festivals

What is a key risk associated with self-distribution?

• Limited creative control

• High financial risk for the filmmaker

• Increased production costs

• Lack of access to film festivals

What is the role of an entertainment lawyer in the distribution process?

• To edit the film

• To direct the film

• To handle production contracts and clear intellectual property rights

• To market the film

In a leasing agreement, what does the distributor typically pay for?

• A fixed price for the rights to a film

• A percentage of the film's profits

• The film's production costs

• The film's marketing expenses

What is a profit-sharing agreement?

• An agreement to co-produce the film

• An agreement to sell the film directly to consumers

• An agreement where the distributor gets a percentage of the film's profits

• An agreement where the distributor pays a fixed price for the film

What is a film's 'window'?

• The duration of a film's script

• The time a film is available on a specific media technology

• The period a film is in production

• The time a film is being edited

What is a 'day and date' release?

• A film released in international markets first

• A film released only on streaming platforms

• A film released only in theaters

• A film released on streaming and theatrically on the same day

How has the proliferation of streaming services affected theatrical windows?

• Theatrical windows have remained the same

• Theatrical windows have become irrelevant

• Theatrical windows have shrunk

• Theatrical windows have expanded