1/24/2015

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 flick involves good production and good talent. And albeit proper hands on training, filmmakers still need to have a wide connection in the movie industry especially if they are producing independent films. Indie theaters Los Angeles might be around anywhere, but that does not guarantee moviemakers to have a good chance of making money, especially if the flicks do not go well with the taste of potential audience.

Individuals who look for a great movie experience may never be satisfied easily with mere productions by which the fame and reputation of an actor in character remains insignificant. For some reason, filmmakers need to do a very fastidious research in conjunction with the kind of movie that can really get the public's interest. Plus, the collaborative effort of producers and theaters should contribute much to the success of the 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.

On the contrary, theatrical distribution only allows filmmakers to get a decent share of the revenue generated over time. This is not considered disadvantageous unless the film itself is not making any money.

A good indie theater, however, makes sure that all of its clients are served at the best way possible. I will never let any moviemakers down unless they, themselves, do not exert effort in their own enterprise.




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