film distribution

1. FILM DISTRIBUTION
Mahaliah Meriales

2. WHAT IS FILM
DISTRIBUTION?
 Film distribution is the process in which allows the film to be
viewed by the targeted audience. It is also the case of a company
handling the releases of the film such as:
 Marketing
 Home Release (movies-on-demand, download, television etc)
 DVD release

3. WHEN DISTRIBUTING THE
FILM
 There are many factors in which are to be considered before
showcasing the target audience the film, these include:
 Will the film make any profit
 Success in the marketing aspect
 Rank compared to other films that are in competition
 Star power – casting that will draw attention

4. FILM 4
 We have decided to use FILM4 as our film distributor to our film ‘BLACKOUT’. This is due
to the many successful films in which FILM4 has distributed as well as the film we are making is
a low budget film where FILM4 have a reputation in making low budget films into award
winning successes.
 Popular films that are distributed by FILM4 include:
 Last king of Scotland
 The inbetweeners 2
 Bend it like Beckham
 Tyrannosaur,
 Kill List

5. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
 One of the most notable films distributed
by FILM4 is ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. It has won
awards as well as nominations such as:

6. MARKETING
 It is said that in the first 3-4 days of when the film is released. The film
generates about 35% or more of its box office record. Types od advertisement
includes:
 Billboards
 Social Media
 Universities
 Radio
 Television
 Online adverts