Distribution Process.

Hi bloggers! Welcome back, we have been spinning our heads in the dilemma of how we are going to distribute and expand the audiences that will be able to reach our film production. This was something significant to consider since we are beginners and one in the industry, we managed to find some ways to slowly spread the word out of our film. We decided first to go local and from there. We also had to consider our budget as a new production so here are some events we found that could help us with our distribution process!

First, we found some film festivals in Florida

Outshine Film Festival 

We have the Outshine Film Festival which will be held in Fort Lauderdale (Oct. 6-15) and in Miami (April 20-29). This festival is very well known and it is held annually, it is to be considered a Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. We might have an interest in conflict with the audiences since some might be having similar issues with the (Protagonist) Ana since she herself is trying to find who she really is and where she belongs. 

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

We also considered the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival held usually November 3-9 and in Hollywood. This festival is usually for productions that are a little more known and popular in the industry which is why our thought gather around this festival since it could be a future and possible event we could attend as our film increasing its popularity.

We also came across the idea of uploading the film online where people can easily get a hold of it. In the modern world, we live today technology surrounds our daily lives so what better way than making it accessible thru digital media. Through research, we found some formats that are needed to distribute a film online. According to https://www.rev.com/blog/indie-film-distribution these are some formats that we would he to convert our film into if we want to release a digital copy online. 

• online streaming and download-for-purchase platforms accept Pro-Res 422 .mov format.
• In addition, files may be submitted as AVC/H.264 in .mp4, m2t, and .ts format. 
• MPEG-2 formats are also accepted.

Online Platform: 

Youtube.
We chose Youtube because it is one of the most platforms used by users around the world where videos are shared. According to CBS News,  85 percent of U.S. teens, ages 13 to 17, use YouTube which would fit perfectly to our main target audience with this film. 
Filmhub: allows filmmakers to upload your film for free, while streaming channels discover, order, and stream your work - worldwide.

Once revenue starts flowing, 80% of the profit would go to us. 

SOURCES: 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/youtube-dominates-social-media-use-among-teens-as-facebook-fades-survey-finds/
https://www.desktop-documentaries.com/distributing-your-film.html
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/sf-arts-guide-film-critics-picks-20171008-story.html

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