Task 10 distribution

·         Intro what is film distribution?

        Film distribution is the way of making a movie accessible to its audience.

·         What is the distributor's role?

      The role of a distributor is to make the film easier available to its target audience and       possible more as well as raise the profile of the film they are making available.

·         What's a distribution plan?

This is the plan on how a film is going to attract its target audience.  For example this could be where they trailer is released either on TV or social media first.

·         What's a P + A budget?

The budget is the sum of money allocated for a certain reason and the breakdown of known costs along with ways for how to keep them.

·         What is the average distribution cost for a big six film?

       It normally would cost a big 6 film between 100 to 200 million dollars to distribute.

·         What does the distribution budget include?

A budget is normally split into four sections: above the line, below the line , post-production (editing, visual effects, etc.), and other cost e.g. insurance. Financing a film can be gain from different sources. Examples of these are from a private investor, sponsor, product placement, film studio, entertainment company.

·         What is a simultaneous release?

This is where a film is release in more than one way at once. For example, it could be released in to cinema an DVD on the same day.

·         What are some main distribution companies?

20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, Paramount and Warner Bros. Studios.

·         What do you think is the link between audiences and distribution?

This link between the audience and distribution is how the film is distributed. E.g. for a teenage audience using social media would be the best way to promote the film. In comparison, a young children’s film could be on children’s TV channels as that is where they are more likely to find put about it.

·         Define target market audience? What's audience positioning? 

A target audience is who the film is aim at and who is most likely to want to watch it.  Audience positioning is the way a film is view by a group for example women.

·         Why is the release date crucial?

A release date is critical as it can affect how much of your target audience will see the film. For example, a big children’s blockbuster released in the middle of term time will properly do worse than one released in a holiday. This is because the target audience has more time to watch the film or are looking for something to do so more likely to see the film.

·         What is self distribution?

Self distribution is where a director distributes it themselves without the use of a distribution company.