Internet Killed the Media Star

18 Nov

Posted by Pamela Cohn as Big Picture

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Matt’s Stats

12 Nov

Posted by Pamela Cohn as Big Picture, Distribution, Education, Reframe, Technology

So you’ve accomplished that Herculean of all Herculean endeavors and finished your film. Now, you’re considering your festival strategy for the coming year and wondering which festival would be the most advantageous, be it a strong regional fest, an important international festival or a smaller festival that really loves your film and wants to […]

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Note by Note: A Case Study in Indie Distribution

06 Nov

Posted by Pamela Cohn as Big Picture, Creative Process, Distribution, Education, Reframe

Ben Niles’ documentary, Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 opens for a two-week run at Film Forum starting this Wednesday, November 7. A couple of days before the film’s theatrical debut, I sat and talked with first-time film director, Niles, and Jim Browne of Argot Pictures. Browne recently came on board […]

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Marketing a Regional Fest

06 Nov

Posted by Agnes Varnum as Distribution, Miscellaneous

The Sundance submission deadline has passed; SXSW is looming (early: Nov. 16; late: Dec. 7). But thousands of films are made each year, and many are not appropriate for these big, industry-driven (read: sales) showcases. Don’t get me wrong… submit your film to your dream festival, because, hey, you never know! If you don’t get […]