Producer Peter Phok on the job of being a Producer
by Dan Schoenbrun on October 18, 2012Producer Peter Phok talks to the National Film Society about his love of producing and his lack of sleep.
Domestic Distribution Part 2
by Mark Litwak on October 17, 2012The goal for many filmmakers is nothing less than to see their film shown in a theater. Theatrical distributors typically advance all marketing and distribution costs and, for highly desirable films, may provide the producer with an advance payment or minimum guarantee (“MG”). These payments are recoupable but not refundable. …
An Independent Filmmaker at the Firehouse
by Francisco Bello on September 26, 2012I came to know DCTV as many New York based filmmakers do. I’d attended some panels hosted by groups like IFP. I’d rented gear on the 2nd floor for some local shoots. I walked by the firehouse and marveled at the architecture of that old building flanked by drab government …
Nekisa Cooper on Financing Pariah
by Jacob Appet on September 19, 2012Nekisa Cooper on being relentless about funding.
Conference Keynotes Live Broadcast on YouTube
by IFP Staff on September 13, 2012Click Here to Access the Video Stream (will be active Sunday, 9/16)
September 16-20
IFP has launched a new YouTube channel premiering with live broadcasts of the IFP Conference.
Keynotes streamed live include:
James Schamus (CEO of Focus Features)& Christine Vachon (Producer, Killer Films) Sunday, September 16th @ 4PMET
JC Chandor (Director, Margin Call) Monday, …
Apply Now for IFP’s Rio Market Fellowship
by IFP Staff on August 9, 2012The IFP / Rio Market Fellowship is a week-long program which runs concurrently with the Rio International Film Festival in October 2012. Conceived to boost international co-productions and encourage production in Latin America, the fellowship with LATC will be offering many formal and informal networking opportunities specific to our IFP …
Distribution 101 – Foreign Sales Agents
by Mark Litwak on May 23, 2012With the start of the Festival De Cannes and accompanying Marche Du Film, one is reminded that film is both an art form and a business. The festival will exhibit approximately 22 feature films in competition, another 20 in Un Certain Regard, 6 Out of Competition and 10 in Special …
Could Tugg Be For You?
by filmpresence on May 16, 2012By Sara Kiener
I’ve been in theatrical distribution for 5 years (a short time by some standards), and have already seen the playing field shift dramatically. 5 years ago, I interned at a reputable distribution company that no longer exists. 3 years ago, I placed trailers in art house theaters that …
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