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FILM DISTRIBUTION
By Gemma Davies
WHAT IS A DISTRIBUTOR?
 An individual or organisation who will
represent your film
 Someone who can represent your film at
festivals and markets globally
 They can attempt to sell it to television and
airlines (who show short films)
DISTRIBUTION DEALS
 Up to you to negotiate Distribution rights
 Should be formalised in a written distribution
agreement
 Generally offer a percentage of royalties on
any sales made
 Usually want exclusive rights to sell the film in
selected countries
MAIN FILM DISTRIBUTORS
 Here are the main Film Distributors:
 Warner Bros
 Columbia Pictures
 20TH Century Fox
 Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures
 Paramount Pictures/Universal Studios
 Summit Entertainment

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Film distribution

  • 2. WHAT IS A DISTRIBUTOR?  An individual or organisation who will represent your film  Someone who can represent your film at festivals and markets globally  They can attempt to sell it to television and airlines (who show short films)
  • 3. DISTRIBUTION DEALS  Up to you to negotiate Distribution rights  Should be formalised in a written distribution agreement  Generally offer a percentage of royalties on any sales made  Usually want exclusive rights to sell the film in selected countries
  • 4. MAIN FILM DISTRIBUTORS  Here are the main Film Distributors:  Warner Bros  Columbia Pictures  20TH Century Fox  Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures  Paramount Pictures/Universal Studios  Summit Entertainment