With such great success in the New York City area, our Film Distribution workshop taught by veteran industry Executives Allen Chou (President of Passion River Films) and Josh Levin (President of Gallant Films) is traveling on a National Tour and stopping in the Washington DC area for the 1st time on October 25, 2008. This Film Distribution seminar is the only class of its kind that teaches you unique insider methods on how to make money on your independent films, instructional DVDs, etc. even when you have not been picked up by a major distributor. Topics that will be covered include…

• 5 things you need to know BEFORE you shoot
• The secrets for a successful theatrical release
• What every producer needs to know in order to make a profit on their film
• How to find and make a deal with a distributor that actually pays
• Top 7 mistakes to avoid when making a film distribution deal
• How sexy distributors make you look good, but make you ZERO money
• Why the internet is the most important link in helping you make money
• 3 ways your audience will make you immediate money
• How Netflix changed everything with 7 million on-line subscribers
• The truth about retailers & why they can't stock your movie title
• Walmart– Why big retailers can actually bankrupt you, instead of making you rich
• Why pay for a Producer’s Rep & Sales Agent– do it yourself
• How to get TV broadcast in the US and other countries
• Get your film to all the major Film Markets with or without a sales agent
• Why getting into Sundance Film Festival just doesn't matter
• Get Film Festivals to pay YOU for screening your film
• Why traditional distribution models are dead and only work for about 2% of indie films
• Why non-traditional distribution models work and make you money
• Get real sales projections for your project

If you have any questions about the class check out the class website at www.marketmymovie.com

Basic Info is below

Dates: 10/25/08
Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Hosted by our friends at Lounge 201
Address: 201 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Intersection of 2nd Street, D Street and Massachusetts Ave., NE (One block from Union Station)
Fee: $149
Promotions: Special discounts for friends of the Washington Film Institute

STUDENT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
Note: Class size limited. We will sell out. Early registration recommended!
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