Summary: Developed and presented by producer/attorney Darlene Cypser, the purpose of this seminar is to help filmmakers understand how movie distribution works and what they can do to make the process easier and more profitable. See the outline below for a list of the topics to be covered.

Materials: All attendees will receive a CD-R of forms, spreadsheets and other documents covered in this seminar.

Fee: $50.00

Schedule:

If you would like to be notified the next time this program is given, please send e-mail ifilm@infernofilm.com

Location: Asgard/Warrior Quest Studio, 2129 South Sheridan Blvd. Unit B, Denver, Colorado (just south of Evans between Rosemary's and Target)

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How to Register: Register and pay online or print this form and mail it in with a check or money order. Advance registration is required. The class has a minimum size of 10. If at least 10 people have not signed up 24 hours before the seminar is to begin, it will be cancelled. People who have registered will be notified by e-mail if the seminar is cancelled. Registration for this seminar is limited to 20 attendees. Don't miss out!

Seminar Outline

• How does distribution really work?
  • Sales Agents v. Distributors
  • Film Markets v. Film Festivals
  • Foreign v. Domestic Distribution
  • Realistic Expectations
  • Pitfalls to avoid
  
  
• Deliverables: Preparing for Distribution in Pre through Post Production
  • Film - Labs and lab letters
  • Video masters: DigiBeta & HD
  • Music & Effects soundtrack
  • Marketing materials - Art Work
  • Productions stills
  • Releases, licenses and Music Cue sheets
  
  
• Negotiating Contracts
  
  
• Self-Distribution: Pluses & minuses
  
  
• Promotion