How to Creatively Distribute Your Film (Online)
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Do you have a film in the works or recently completed but find yourself unsure of what steps to take next? Are you eager to ensure your film gets out into the world, makes a lasting impact, and also generates an income for the years you’ve invested in its production? Join us for a hands-on and action-oriented 5-week workshop designed for documentary filmmakers and film professionals at all stages of the filmmaking and distribution journey.
Led by documentary distribution strategist and impact producer, Lisa Y Allen, this 5-week workshop dives into the most important strategies for selling and creating impact with your film.
We’ll cover the following essential tools in your distribution and impact toolkit:
- Week 1: l Clarifying your film impact goals
- Week 2: Crafting compelling pitch decks and websites
- Week 3: Identifying your target audience
- Week 4: Utilizing distribution tools and apps to reach your audience
- Week 5: Pricing your offerings effectively
Please send a website, trailer, clip, or any film materials to [email protected] with the subject Line “FilmNorth Distribution Workshop — [Your Name]” in advance of the workshop.
You’ll leave with fresh ideas for your film’s impact, actionable steps for bringing this vision to life, and a renewed sense of excitement and purpose around your film.
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Lisa Yamashita Allen
Lisa has over a decade of experience in building partnerships for documentary films and social impact campaigns, focusing on issues of freedom of press, women’s rights, criminal justice reform, addiction and recovery, LGBTQ+, and safe and dignified housing. Recent films include Bad Press (2023 Sundance), Home is a Hotel (2023 SFFILM, Big Sky), No Matter What (2023 REEL Recovery), and Mama Has a Mustache (2021 Mountainfilm, Outfest). She has created partnerships between these films and organizations, including The New York Times, JPMorgan Chase, Impossible Foods, Google, Columbia Journalism School, United Way Bay Area and PFLAG to book screening events and speaking engagements. Previously, Lisa was festival manager at Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival, served as a Japanese-English interpreter for The Phillips Collection Japan Tour, head of outreach at Kyoto Journal, and outreach director at Meridian Hill Pictures and their 2015 film City of Trees.
Class Registration Guidelines & Cancellation Policy
- Space is assigned on a first-come basis. Registrations must include payment in full. Registrations are accepted after registration deadlines if space is available.
- If minimum enrollment has not been reached by 7 days prior to the start date of a class, FilmNorth may cancel it, in which case registrants will immediately be notified and receive a full refund within 2 business days. A check will be issued for registrations that were paid in cash. In lieu of a refund, students have the option of applying their tuition to another class scheduled in the same calendar year.
- For those needing to cancel a registration at least 7 days prior to the first class session, 100% of the tuition will be refunded minus a $25 administrative fee. For registration cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the first class session, 50% of the tuition will be refunded minus a $25 administrative fee. As of 5:00 pm the day prior to the first class session, no refunds or credits/exchanges will be given (Friday at 5:00 pm for Sunday classes).
- Tuition is not prorated for missed class sessions.
- By registering for this class you are agreeing to our Community Values Statement.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding this class, please send us an email or call (651) 644-1912 ext. 2.