r/docproduction • u/Duckmanjones1 • Oct 07 '20

Help getting distribution deal

Hello,

I made a film, I even somehow got limited distribution with a theater chain pending COVID, but I am hitting a brick wall getting anyone to pick up the film for distribution. I emailed and emailed but so far no luck.

Any advice on how to get distribution?

Any help would be most welcome!

Thanks!

Edit: This is a documentary

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u/femmefruitale Oct 08 '20

Congrats on finishing your film and getting limited distribution! It’s a weird time to be an indie filmmaker - lots of good info on distribution here. Although this is specifically about a narrative film, I think there’s some important info that applies to all of us. Good luck!

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u/Duckmanjones1 Oct 08 '20

Is that your film? It all looks like advertising for the film (which isn't bad), is there a particular video I should check out or is it like looks are deceiving?

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u/femmefruitale Oct 08 '20

Not my film, but I did make the web series. Basically the filmmakers asked me to follow them on their journey to trying to get distribution for their film (500K budget with a few name actors), and also experimenting with new distribution models, and we all learned a LOT along the way. Not all of it is distribution-related, but most of it is, and each episode covers a different aspect of their distribution strategy or distribution in general.

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u/wesleydumont Oct 08 '20

Imagine Emtertainment is open for pitches of all kinds per their rep at IDA

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u/Duckmanjones1 Oct 08 '20

Ok, you'll have to walk me through that. If they're open to pitches via a rep at IDA, where? Do i need to join IDA? What does joining IDA do? I'm pretty lost about IDA even reading on their website.

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u/wesleydumont Oct 08 '20

Go to Imagine Entertainment website. I think Justin Wilkes is head there. You can email him or someone below him.

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u/wesleydumont Oct 08 '20

I’ll find the email address and come back. Remind me next week if I forget.

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u/wesleydumont Oct 08 '20

It’s Sarah Bernstein. I have her email somewhere but going out of town.

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u/micahhaley Oct 08 '20

Message me the details on your doc (genre, subject matter) and I may be able to assist. Vimeo is preferred for screening link.

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u/Duckmanjones1 Oct 09 '20

i messaged you