You are correct, my feature is on Prime and I've see pennies come in. At the moment I have pitched the first 25 of my feature screenplay whom I have worked closely with. They are SAG actors, one of them a close friend who produces shorts, features and lives my hometown. I've also produced a feature and a couple shorts, and have good editing skills that I developed working for KOBR TV about 9 years ago. These SAG friends moved to Albuquerque and did a short recently that really looks very good. My story, "Sniper in Cartel Land" has their interest since it in their wheelhouse. If they become interested in making the film, I'm not sure if I should try to sell it to them, and let them make it and try to market it. I thinking this marketing thing is not for me, but at the same, they are friends who have connections in ABQ and could possibly get the marketing for it. How much money do you think it would cost to have a company do the marketing correctly? Thanks, Jeff
It sounds like you have a great opportunity on your hands with SAG actors who are interested in your screenplay. Given your skills and their filmmaking background, collaboration could be beneficial. Consider having an open conversation about your preferences and concerns. If you're not keen on the marketing aspect, you might negotiate a deal where they handle marketing and distribution while you maintain creative involvement. It's important to strike a balance that works for all parties involved. Collaborating with friends who have connections can enhance the project's overall potential. Communication and clear expectations will be key in navigating this potential partnership.
@@filmmakingstuff with everything I hear on TH-cam it seems that trying to find a trustworthy distributor seems difficult.. So many stories it seems. How can I be assured that my film will get marketed properly? I'm finding myself emailing producers, directors, and many that I personally know from being on set. I have been emailing my login to them, and wondering how long I should wait to follow up.
@@filmmakingstuff I mean it's probably not your fault that the captions came out that way. And I just realized it was Portuguese auto generated so maybe there was some glitch
It can be a smart strategy to start marketing your film before seeking out reputable distributors. Building anticipation and generating buzz can increase the value of your film in the eyes of distributors and potential audiences. However, it's essential to strike a balance. While marketing early can be beneficial, you also want to ensure that you have a solid distribution plan in place before investing too much time and resources into marketing efforts. Ultimately, every film's journey is unique, so it's essential to assess your specific circumstances and goals when deciding on your marketing and distribution strategy. www.filmmakingstuff.com/fb-distribution
It really depends on your goals. You determine your goals based on how much money you need to make back to recoup your budget, pay your desired rate, and make a profit. Those are always good places to start when determining if a marketing spend makes sense.
You are correct, my feature is on Prime and I've see pennies come in.
At the moment I have pitched the first 25 of my feature screenplay whom I have worked closely with. They are SAG actors, one of them a close friend who produces shorts, features and lives my hometown. I've also produced a feature and a couple shorts, and have good editing skills that I developed working for KOBR TV about 9 years ago. These SAG friends moved to Albuquerque and did a short recently that really looks very good. My story, "Sniper in Cartel Land" has their interest since it in their wheelhouse.
If they become interested in making the film, I'm not sure if I should try to sell it to them, and let them make it and try to market it. I thinking this marketing thing is not for me, but at the same, they are friends who have connections in ABQ and could possibly get the marketing for it.
How much money do you think it would cost to have a company do the marketing correctly?
Thanks,
Jeff
It sounds like you have a great opportunity on your hands with SAG actors who are interested in your screenplay. Given your skills and their filmmaking background, collaboration could be beneficial. Consider having an open conversation about your preferences and concerns. If you're not keen on the marketing aspect, you might negotiate a deal where they handle marketing and distribution while you maintain creative involvement. It's important to strike a balance that works for all parties involved. Collaborating with friends who have connections can enhance the project's overall potential. Communication and clear expectations will be key in navigating this potential partnership.
@@filmmakingstuff with everything I hear on TH-cam it seems that trying to find a trustworthy distributor seems difficult.. So many stories it seems. How can I be assured that my film will get marketed properly? I'm finding myself emailing producers, directors, and many that I personally know from being on set.
I have been emailing my login to them, and wondering how long I should wait to follow up.
Great Job!
Thank you for the video. Do you do consulting work?
We offer group coaching here: www.filmmakingstuffhq.com
Thank you for this helpful video! It gave me some good ideas as to advertise my film but ngl, those auto generated captions were wack!
You're welcome. glad it helped...We'll cut back on the wack!
@@filmmakingstuff I mean it's probably not your fault that the captions came out that way. And I just realized it was Portuguese auto generated so maybe there was some glitch
Would you recommend marketing before going after reputable distributors?
It can be a smart strategy to start marketing your film before seeking out reputable distributors. Building anticipation and generating buzz can increase the value of your film in the eyes of distributors and potential audiences. However, it's essential to strike a balance. While marketing early can be beneficial, you also want to ensure that you have a solid distribution plan in place before investing too much time and resources into marketing efforts. Ultimately, every film's journey is unique, so it's essential to assess your specific circumstances and goals when deciding on your marketing and distribution strategy. www.filmmakingstuff.com/fb-distribution
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will this work for low budget film?
It really depends on your goals. You determine your goals based on how much money you need to make back to recoup your budget, pay your desired rate, and make a profit. Those are always good places to start when determining if a marketing spend makes sense.
Hello sir I am from India and want to start my marketing agency for Films.
How i start can you guide me through your TH-cam channel.
Hello we would suggest checking out our website for additional info. thanks www.filmmakingstuff.com