Are you looking for information on how to get film distribution? If so, look no further. On this page you will find step by step instructions, tips and information on how to go about the distribution of your film.

If you are a filmmaker, you will have numerous things to consider when making a movie. Not only will you have to deal with casting the movie, funding the movie, paying the actors, and promoting the screening, you will also have to deal with the distribution of your movie. Distribution of a movie basically means bringing the movie into movie theaters and/or to home audiences through DVD or Blu-Ray distribution. If the movie in question is a done by a major motion picture company and one or more A-list actors star in it, distribution is pretty much a guarantee. Often this is already established before movie production has even started. However, if you are an independent movie producer and there are unknown actors in your production, it can get a lot more difficult to get a distribution deal.http://www.answers.com/topic/filmmaking

Below you will find various steps you can take if you are looking for distribution for your movie.

Getting distribution for a film requires some selling. Therefore, in order to find distribution for a movie, some filmmakers will take on a sales representative. Some filmmakers even have agents and distribution consultants. The sales representative will approach film distributors using a press kit. If you don't use a sales person, you will have to do all the work yourself. First makes sure you have a press kit. Step 3 on this page will explain what this kit should exist of. You can find local distribution companies by searching the Internet. There are even lists of distribution companies specializing in certain kinds of film (short films, feature films, documentaries etc.) If they are interested in your production, you can set up a meeting. Keep in mind however, that distributors are looking for:

• good stories that have good endings.
• movies that appeal to a large audience.
• name actors (they help attract an audience).
• characters that people can relate to.
• movies that will do well on DVD also.

When going in for your meeting, don't think that the distributor is just evaluating your work, they also evaluate the filmmaker. They want to see if you have potential and motivation to make another movie, maybe one with a higher budget. You, as the filmmaker, should always do a background check on the distributor you are meeting with. What other movies have they distributed? Does your film fit in their roster?http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/film_distributing.html

Film Festivals: Another way to get the attention of film distributors is by submitting your film to film festivals. When you decide to do this, make sure to follow the submission guidelines for the festival of your choice. Film festivals are often visited by film distributors looking for new talent that need distribution. They view the movies and talk to the filmmakers. A film distributor is basically an individual or company that beliefs in your product and is willing to invest in it by offering to provide a distribution deal. If you are lucky, your film gets chosen to play during the festival. If this is not the case, you can always visit the festival yourself and try to approach movie distributors. Make sure to have your press kit ready and business cards printed. The Mahalo page How to submit to film festivals might help you out somewhat.http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/film_distributing.html

Screening: Filmmakers can invite potential distributors and investors to screenings of their movie. You never know who might show up and who is interested in your movie. Inviting other film industry people is also a good idea because you never know who knows who.http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/film_distributing.html

An essential part of getting a distribution deal or even an appointment with a distribution company is your press kit. The press kit is basically your foot in the door. It has to look professional and be informative. Some items that should be in your press kit are:

• a synopsis - include three different synopsis telling the reader what the movie is about. Include a one liner synopsis, a short synopsis which is under 250 words and a long synopsis which is under 1000 words.
• a 1000 word essay - write about how the movie came to be. About the casting process and how long it took to write the script.
• the bios - include bios of the cast and crew.
• the credits - list all the credits that are mentioned at the end of the film.
• press clippings - any press releases you may have can be included.
• photos - add photos of the film.

Some filmmakers also have an electronic press kit. This way they can refer to the website on their business card and tell people to go to the website to see some of their work. Also other promotional avenues such as Facebook and MySpace should not be left out.http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/film_distributing.html