Marketing and Distributing Independent Films Across All Platforms

MGMT X 403.61

Learn how to find domestic and overseas distribution for theatrical, television, DVD, and alternative markets by gaining knowledge on how to craft a distribution strategy from the earliest stages of project development.

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Fall
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Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand the considerations involved in financing, packaging, and selling viable material
  • Study a variety of deal structures to learn how to profit in distribution
  • Delve into the process of selling the film at festivals and other markets
  • Learn the roles of producers, marketing and sales executives in the distribution process

About this course:

What are the considerations involved in financing, packaging, selling or acquiring a financially viable film? Producers, filmmakers and screenwriters learn what makes a project attractive to potential buyers; study a variety of deal structures; and learn how to find domestic and overseas distribution for theatrical, television, streaming, DVD and alternative markets. You also gain knowledge on how to craft a marketing and distribution strategy from the earliest stages of project development. Topics include choosing materials, budget and casting; selling the film through festivals and markets; key buyers; evolving distribution outlets, such as Internet and cell phones; the roles of producer, marketing and sales executives, and executive producers; and an overview of film financing models.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Kevin Mardesich
401149
Fee:
$785.00
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Notes

 Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 11, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Marketing Edge for Filmmakers: Developing a Marketing Mindset from Concept to Release by Russell Schwartz and Katherine MacDonald

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Mark Padilla
402667
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

 Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Lecture
Tue Apr 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue Apr 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue Apr 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue Apr 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue Apr 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue May 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue May 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
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Tue May 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue Jun 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue Jun 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA

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