Saturday, January 24, 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 flick involves good production and good talent. And albeit proper hands on training, filmmakers still need to have a wide connection in the movie industry especially if they are producing independent films. Indie theaters Los Angeles might be around anywhere, but that does not guarantee moviemakers to have a good chance of making money, especially if the flicks do not go well with the taste of potential audience.

Individuals who look for a great movie experience may never be satisfied easily with mere productions by which the fame and reputation of an actor in character remains insignificant. For some reason, filmmakers need to do a very fastidious research in conjunction with the kind of movie that can really get the public's interest. Plus, the collaborative effort of producers and theaters should contribute much to the success of the 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.

Nevertheless, it might be a good idea to market films without utilizing traditional distribution platforms. With the wide ranging scope of the Internet nowadays, moviemakers may only need to browse over good websites where they can advertise their films without paying a great deal. There, they can generate good money and a good number of audiences from several parts of the globe 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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