Comments on: Answer to: How Do I Start My Own Film Distribution Company?

By: Willi J

Willi J — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:42:29 +0000

Hey Jonathan.
I am serious about starting a distribution company for foreign films by bringing them into the US on DVD. I know a great salesman and wish to sell to rental companies large and small for rent and also large and small chain stores to buy. Would i try to contact the production company to work out a distribution deal in the US? Also who(what position) would I contact at companies like Blockbuster and Best Buy to convince them to carry our DVDs?

By: Rick Jones

Rick Jones — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:08:41 +0000

Perro 12,

We are a CA. based Independent Film Production Company
with a nice safe Indie Genre which is beginning to move forward, if you would be interested in discussing any involvement such as your Bolg suggests.

e-mail @ consltintl@aol.com

By: Vikki

Vikki — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:22:45 +0000

Hi, Jonathan!

I just found your site and have found it very informative!

If Perro12 is serious and has the funds to partner with a producer/director, I would like to talk to him some more.

Could we “talk” through you as I don’t know any of his background and how do I know he is a serious investor?
Thanks!

Vikki

By: bhunter11

bhunter11 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:41:16 +0000

Hi Perro12,

I’m a filmmaker based in Toronto with a slate of unique and innovative films in development. I’d love to speak with you further about your thoughts on film investments. Please email me at: bhunter@robanzo.com Thanks very much!

By: moviedistributionfacts

moviedistributionfacts — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:27:59 +0000

Hello Sir,

Sorry for my lateness in answering the posts, I have been busy.What is your name and your business name? Where are you located? I am sure if your on the east or west side of America, you can go to a film festival or two and I can hook you up with directors that are in need of funding, in fact I can think or two or three right now.

- Jonathan

By: perro12

perro12 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:14 +0000

I am thinking of starting a in vestment fund in movies. Invest in production and distribution. I want to understand the whole business of distribution and see how I can maxime the returns for my clients. I want to partner with movies, buy a big chunk and find the distribution. Maybe 1mm per movie. How can I make that work?

By: Moviedistributionfacts

Moviedistributionfacts — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:08:37 +0000

Hello Sittin Pretty2,

Prints are not that expensive, that is what they tell you. Your ideal answer lies in if you have an audience for the screenplay? You should send your scrip to a professional scrip doctor who can leave you feedback about your script. I know that no one likes the criticism and everyone likes the praise but you need this feedback to market your film and make it able to distribute. You will need to quote people who looked at your script in your submission to the distributor to try to sell the film. Thats all you will need to do is sell, sell, sell now. if you wish to self distribute, it is a long road ahead. I think you will need to tell me more info. You can email me at filmdistributionfacts@gmail.com

By: sitinpretty2

sitinpretty2 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:29:54 +0000

but what do you need to do? For instance, I start an LLC. I have a script. What do distributors usually do now? Do they look for investors first and if so where? Do they sell “Shares” In the film and if so, to whom? Once they get the film made then what? Do they call up theater houses one by one or is there a list. If there is a list, where can i obtain it? Where do they get all the money for prints and advertising which i believe is $1500 to $2000 per print? Any info on these questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks