Introduction to Media Distribution: Film, Television, and New Media

Introduction to Media Distributionoffers a clear, direct and comprehensive overview of the entire film, television and new media distribution business, valuable to both students and professionals. In this book, author Scott Kirkpatrick uses his decade of experience in the distribution arena to explore what fuels the distribution process and explains in real-world terms how the business works from beginning to end--not merely what happens to a film or television series after a distributor acquires it, but how distributors develop and pre-sell the content. Kirkpatrick covers deal structures, release strategies, acquisition approaches, rights sales, tax credits, audience research, global regulatory boards, and even 'behind closed doors' monetization practices. The book offers: A straight-forward, clear and insightful approach to understanding the fundamental basics of how the global distribution marketplace works, and how distribution companies actually operate and create the content they need; An insider's analysis of all levels of the business with an emphasis on the independent scene, the root from which development in the industry grows; A comprehensive overview of how film and television markets and festivals work, and how buyers and sellers actually broker deals in the field; Detailed explanations of how each media right is defined and windowed to maximize potential revenue; A detailed overview of several major international territories, and how each operates; Guidance and advice from an industry expert on entering the entertainment industry, applicable to individuals in all roles; A robust appendix containing in-depth studies of legal documentation, material delivery paperwork, territory-by-territory financial projections, and more. An accompanying eResource offers template contracts, sample agreements, and further resources for download.

• | Author: Scott Kirkpatrick
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Sep 04, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 242 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1138297356
• | ISBN-13: 9781138297357