PRODUCE FILMS , INDEPENDENTLY DISTRIBUTE IF YOU KNOW THIS

 Previously on this article I WANT TO BE A FULL TIME FILMMAKER, We look at who is a film producer and qualities of a film producer, one of which is said a Producer most have a vision, Vision to produce also to market and distribute

Every Producer works with a vision and plans to convey stories via Films to target audience. Films produce are either for business , entertainment or educational purposes

Business filmmakers are in for the money before the entertainment, most often many end up entertaining without Profiting which at times causes the withdrawal of many from filmmaking to other Profitable ventures

Statics shows many filmmakers do not carry out market survey for what they have to offer or produce, target audience for such, and the required Channels to get to their target audience after post Production. 

Stepping out with a budget and a story hitting the camera, Light, Action is not equal to making Profiting 

Target audience determine the budget and Answer to the question "why Producing"?. Is it for business, entertainment or for educational purpose. Investment most be done discreetly 

INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTION

Producing for business should answer the following questions

• Is it for tv commercial
• Is it for Cinema
• Is it for Digital distribution
• Is it for local distributions
• Is it for Film festival Award

The Choice made should then determine investment budget. Let your findings build your budget so you can be confident in investing for returns expected .Proper market survey will save one from mediocrity

However, most independent filmmakers with little or no budget are determine to get at least a cent for their work therefore they have to understand this  DYS I call Distribute Yourself approach to reach target audience and expect return on investment in long run or short run terms

This is basically working on digital distribution channels like Streaming platforms, VODs, SVODs, OTT distribution platforms that accepts blind submission of films at revenue share percentage. Example of platform for blind submission globally

1. Vplayed
2. Short TV
3. Mubi
4. Quiver
5. Filmhub
6. Indieflix
7. Vimeo
8. Primevideo

The list continues....

Also they are companies that allow filmmakers to sell directly to target audience via their platforms at filmmakers fixed price. This is by paying for a monthly or yearly subscription plan to sell through any of the company. Example to work with independently

1. Gumroad
2. Vimeo
3. Uscreen
4. Selar 
5. Gudsho

This can be heavy to some since everyone just want to make money but truth still remain money most be invested at all levels not only in Producing but much more in marketing,distribution and advertisment. 

For film festivals targeting festival submit, best platforms for submission independently is Filmfreeway which enables filmmakers to build profiles for themselves and for film projects readily for festivals submit. A wide range of festivals and also stay up to date.

Filmmakers who are opportuned to secure funding for big business projects, never risk investors money or Personal money into commercial projects without accurate survey of the project market value and target audience plus expected income projection if finally produced, marketed and distributed. Why most Production executive will demand for a producer film business proposal

Commercial projects for tv, Cinema, DvD, most pass few or more of this survey questions before one should confidently hitting the set

1. Targeted Distribution channel(s)to sell to(Pitch to)
2. What are the terms and conditions for film acceptance and Distribution for outright sales by the said company
3. Expected Equipments for Production per the company standard
4. Is it really that they can accept

Answering the above is sure win for film business without fear. Stepping into a business film project without proper Vision for its distribution is unprofessional for a business filmmaker. 

Are you filming for business or entertainment? Comment below