Distribution

What is distribution

The dictionary definition for distribution is the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.

In terms of film it means the process through which a film is made available to watch for an audience by a film distributor.

Aspects involved in distribution

Firstly the Distributor acquires rights to a film, through an acquisition deal put together by lawyers.

The Distributor than develops a release strategy: Release Dates and delivery of a master print of the finished film.

Then they present the films to exhibitors and negotiate agreements to have it seen in cinemas.

They create a marketing campaign, which creates a buzz amongst the target audience, and launches the film.

Using Marketing materials,promotions, screening, public relations and social media engage the target audience and make them definitely want to go see the film.

Big Six Distribution companies

Independant Distribution Companies

What distribution companies would be interested

As our film is a fairly low budget, independent psychological/crime thriller, we would need a distribution company who generally distributes those kind of films. In the Uk a company such as momentum pictures may be interested in our film as they previously distributed Christopher Nolan's first feature film 'Following' which was an independent thriller. Another possibility would be Polygram Filmed Entertainment, who have not only distributed a lot of big budget hollywood films such as 'Batman Returns' But also smaller independent British films such as 'Lock stock and two smoking barrels'. Aswell as these, they also distributed 'Arlington Road' which is a film that is very similar to ours in many respects.

Wide Appeal

I think that our film will not only appeal to UK audiences, but also to American audiences if it was to reach the USA. This is because although it is a British film, it has a very American feel and most of the themes are that common of American Thriller's.