How Movie Distribution Works
If you are making or have made an independent feature film with the hopes of having it play in movie theaters, you will need to understand how distribution works.
You've probably seen advertisements in your local paper for movies playing at a theater near you. Sometimes, the ad will say "Held over" or "Special engagement." What exactly does that mean? And just how do those movies get from the motion picture studio or the independent producer to the screen of your local theater?
In this aricle, you'll see the path of a film from an idea in someone's head to a movie screen at your neighborhood multiplex.
You'll learn what the "nut" is, find out the difference between negotiating and bidding, and finally understand the big reason why movie popcorn is so expensive!
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