Designed for aspiring filmmakers or for a course in short film distribution, this book teaches the fundamentals of promoting and distributing short films and videos. Chapters cover the elements of utilizing social networking to self- promote, digital rights, entering film festivals, negotiating with broadcast distributors, understanding the film distribution outlets, and showing alternative work such as Webisodes, demo reels, music videos, and commercials. Readers will follow a five-step distribution plan to maximize the potential of their projects and advance their careers as directors, cinematographers, or editors. The book includes a companion DVD with contracts, forms, memos, top festivals, and short film buyers' lists. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors.
