Subtitles in Digital America
Recently I was invited to be on a panel at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) and participate in their mentoring sessions and the lab at Cinemart. Great experience. I am always amazed by...
View ArticleLead up to Cannes: Digital Distribution Beyond the Old World
This post was originally published on the Sundance Artists Services blog on April 23, 2012. This is an interview between Rights Stuff’s Wendy Bernfeld and The Film Collaborative’s Orly Ravid on the...
View ArticleDigital distribution AND marketing support is the aim of Devolver
Just prior to SXSW, I was contacted by a new digital distribution outfit called Devolver Digital Film who were launching during the festival. I rolled my eyes as I opened the email because frankly,...
View ArticleShould you make a horror film?
The month of October seems a good time to look at films in the horror genre and we will be releasing a series of posts all month long that addresses the business of releasing these films. Long the...
View ArticleDistribution roundup from SXSW 2013
HELLO SXSW! It’s hard to believe that it’s been a whole year since SXSW 2013. The film festival (and all the other things that happen) has consistently been on the cutting edge of distribution options....
View Article3 Nitty Gritty Tips About Independent Film Deliverables
Whether engaging in digital distribution via a distributor or on one’s own (DIY), the burden of producing deliverables is increasingly shifting onto filmmakers. At TFC, when we speak of empowerment...
View ArticleSelf financed Film Distribution in the Context of European Territories
Last May, TFC released the second book in our series called Selling Your Film Outside the US. As with everything in the digital space, we are trying to keep track of a moving target. Netflix has now...
View ArticleAn Update on International VOD Opportunities Outside the U.S. in The Indie...
Guest blog post by Wendy Bernfeld The Cannes Film Festival starts today, and any Cannes season would not be complete without an update from our dear friend and colleague Wendy Bernfeld, Founder and...
View ArticleHow viable is DIY Digital Distribution? The Case Study of Tab Hunter...
David Averbach is Creative Director and Director of Digital Distribution Initiatives at The Film Collaborative. When distributing your film, a lot of time is spent waiting for answers. Validation can...
View ArticleWhat Nobody Will Tell You About Getting Distribution For Your Film; Or: What...
By Smriti Mundhra Smriti Mundhra is a Los Angeles-based director, producer and journalist. Her film A Suitable Girl premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2017 and is currently playing at festivals...
View ArticleThe Evolution of the Education Market
Our guest blog author this month is Vanessa Domico, who has more than 30 years of business experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. In 2000, Vanessa joined the team of WMM (Women Make...
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