Task 10 - Distribution

• Intro what is film distribution?

Film distribution is the process of making a film available for audiences to view it.

• What is the distributor's role?

The role of a distributor is to make the film widely available to their target audience as well as to promote the film they are distributing.

• What's a distribution plan?

This is plan created by the manufacturing departement of the company which outlines how they are going to make their film available to the consumers.

• What's a P + A budget?

This 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?

For a big six film it would be around $100-$200 million

• What does the distribution budget include?

Music and effects, tracks, TV adverts, billboards, websites, artwork, a trailer and a movie theater release.

• What is a simultaneous release?

Simultaneous release is an experimental new method of making movies available to consumers. Traditionally, movies are released first in cinemas. A DVD release follows some months later.

• What are some main distribution companies?

• 20th Century Fox
• Lionsgate
• Paramount
• Sony Pictures
• Universal Pictures
• Walt Disney

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

A distribution company will want to appeal to their target audience as best as possible, so for a film which has a teenagers as a target audience they will most likely want to distribute and promote their film on social media.

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

A target market audience is the ideal audience which a film company will try to aim their film at.  Audience positioning is when all media text has a series of encoded signs and messages that the audience will figure out.

• Why is the release date crucial?

The release date for a film is cruicial this is becuase it will affect how much of your target audience will go to see the film or example a Disney film is going to be much more popular if it is releases in school holidays rather than in the middle of term.

• What is self distribution?

Self distribution is when the film maker distributes the film themselves without using a distribution company.