Saturday, January 24, 2015

Indie Theater And Its 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 looking for the right cinema should consider not only the one that has obtained an excellent review from avid moviegoers. Newly established ones should not be underestimated. These might cause the flick to become a huge to people. In Los Angeles, several independent theaters are only next to each other. Yet of course, filmmakers should take note on certain aspects in the business while still finding their space in the industry.

Moviemakers should know that a distributor is rather enthusiastic about selling their films, not in developing their talent. Money has been a prime motivator of individuals and that simply explains why distributors are generally like that. Besides, nurturing of talents is personal and knowing how distributors help market the movies is enough for anyone to be thankful for.

If unmarketable, it might be that the film will continue to be stuck in the stockroom, and will never be known by the world even when filmmakers attempt to market it by themselves. This is why it is necessary to impress distributors right from the start.

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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