Friday, January 23, 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 film involves proper production and the right choice of talent. And albeit good hands on training, it is imperative to have a large connection in the film industry especially if one is producing independent films. There might be a lot of indie theaters Los Angeles, but this does not guarantee indie filmmakers to get a good shot in any one in a snap, especially to potential audience.

People who are looking for a different kind of movie experience may not be easily satisfied with mere productions for which the popularity of the actors in character cannot even suffice. For some reason, it is very important for a filmmaker to do a fastidious research relevant to the type of flick that can really impress the public. Also, the collaborative effort between producers and theaters is a big plus in a successful distribution.

Filmmakers searching for the best cinemas need to consider not simply the ones with the best reviews from different moviegoers. It is never wise to underestimate newly established theaters. They may be the bearer of fame to the films. In Los Angeles, independent theaters are almost inches away from each other. But of course, moviemakers should pay attention to certain aspects while struggling to get a big name in the industry.

First and foremost, it is important to recognize that distributors are rather interested in selling films to be able to make a good profit, not to help develop talent. Money has always been the primary motivator of people and knowing how likely a distributor can help market the film is enough for a filmmaker to be thankful about. Besides, nurturing talents is a personal thing.

If the flick is unmarketable, it may be stuck forever in the stockroom, and can never be known even when filmmakers try to market it on their own. That is why they need to impress distributors with their work right from the very 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.

Theatrical distribution, on the other hand, will get filmmakers to have a decent share of revenue generated over a certain period of time. This is not disadvantageous unless the movie itself is not earning any money.

A reputable indie theater, however, sees to it that all its clients are being served. It will not let any filmmakers down unless they, themselves, are not exerting effort for their own enterprise.




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