Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Indie Theaters And Their Role In Movie Distribution

By Karyn Shields


Being in the moviemaking business entails not just big money and a good talent. Patience is a virtue and ought to be practiced in any pursuits. Hence, before one begins an enterprise, it is very important that he ascertains whether or not he has it; otherwise, suffer financially after giving up at one attempt owing to his impatience and chickenheartedness. Truth is, it requires courage to gamble and a long wait for one's fruits of labor to manifest.

Shooting a film involves proper production and the right choice of talent. And albeit good hands on training, it is imperative to have a large connection in the film industry especially if one is producing independent films. There might be a lot of indie theaters Los Angeles, but this does not guarantee indie filmmakers to get a good shot in any one in a snap, especially to potential audience.

Moviegoers who want to get a unique movie experience will never be easily pleased with mere productions upon which the reputation of actors in character do not even seem to suffice. For that reason, filmmakers ought to carry through fastidious research pertinent to the flick making sure it can impress a wider scope of audience. The collaborative effort of the theaters and producers is a huge plus in the success of film distribution.

Filmmakers in search for the right cinemas ought to consider not just the ones that have obtained the highest rates from moviegoers. It is not a good idea to underestimate the newly established ones. They might be the ones that can actually bring fame to the flick. In Los Angeles, most independent theaters are just few steps away. But of course, there are certain aspects filmmakers should take note while still struggling in the industry.

It is necessary to know that distributors are generally interested in selling movies simply because of the good profit they might be able to get at the end of the day, not in developing talent. Money is a primary motivator of many people but knowing how distributors can help market films is enough for them to be grateful about. And besides, nurturing talents is rather personal.

If the film is not marketable, it might be stuck in the stockroom forever, and will never ever be known even that filmmakers' attempt of marketing it by themselves. And that goes to show how much it means to impress distributors right there and then.

Nonetheless, it might help to market movies without using traditional distribution platforms. In an era where the Internet has been very helpful and powerful, moviemakers may simply browse up for good sites where they can publicize their films without costing them a lot of dollars. Here, they can generate money as well as audiences from different parts of the world far more easily.

On the contrary, theatrical distribution only allows filmmakers to get a decent share of the revenue generated over time. This is not considered disadvantageous unless the film itself is not making any money.

A good indie theater, however, makes sure that all of its clients are served at the best way possible. I will never let any moviemakers down unless they, themselves, do not exert effort in their own enterprise.




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