The Indie Film Exhibition Masterclass

What you’ll learn
Give students a guide on where they can release their films.
How to find a legit film distributor.
Seperate legit film festivals from bad ones.
How to carve a path to a productive career as a filmmaker.

Requirements
You must have already completed a short film or a feature film ready for release.

Description
Congratulations! You have succeeded through the tedious task of making your first film. Now what do you do? How do you get your movie seen in front of an audience? The Film Exhibition Masterclass will take you through the variety of options you have to release your movie, how to expand your reach through marketing, and how you can potentially make a profit in the process.This class is for anyone who has completed a film and has struggled to find a way to get it out into the world. Whether you want to maximize your views on YouTube or you are seeking a legit distributor who will get your film worldwide, the 13 years of experience I have as an independent filmmaker will offer a great deal of insight and tips on how you can build a following which could lead to a lasting career.For the class project: Take your film and produce a trailer and/or a movie poster. Using any editing software and/or Adobe Photoshop, you will take the lessons from this class to execute marketing materials that will catch the eye of your target audience. Then plot your strategy for how best to release your film in a simple text document. Share your materials in the project gallery for feedback and further tips on how to get your work out to the world.

Who this course is for
Intermediate Film and Video Students.