Lesson 01
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What Distribution Actually Is
Distribution is not marketing. It is the legal and logistical process of getting a film to paying audiences.
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Film Distribution & Business
Learn how films reach audiences and generate revenue before you shoot a frame.
5 lessons · 54 minutes · Beginner
Lesson 02
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Theatrical Versus Streaming
These are not equivalent release strategies. They serve different audiences and generate revenue in fundamentally different ways.
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Festivals as Business Strategy
Film festivals are not celebrations. They are marketplaces where films are evaluated, bought, and sold.
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Sales Agents and International Markets
Most revenue for independent films comes from international territories, not domestic.
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Revenue, Recoupment, and Profit
Understanding why most films never pay out to filmmakers requires understanding how money flows—and where it stops.
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