Tag: Theatrical Release
Explore the evolving role of theatrical distribution in the indie film landscape.
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Artists Equity Signs Multi-Year Theatrical Deal with Sony Pictures
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon just doubled down on movie theaters. Their artist-led production company, Artists Equity, has inked a three-year global theatrical deal with Sony Pictures, bringing their next wave of prestige-minded projects to the big screen with major backing. Under the new partnership, Sony will distribute, finance, and handle global ancillaries for all
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How to Forecast Indie Film Profits
Table of Contents Understanding ROI for Micro-Budget Films 1. Festival-First Distribution Strategy 2. Straight-to-Streaming Strategy 3. AVOD/SVOD/TVOD Hybrid Strategy 4. Theatrical-First Distribution Strategy 5. Decision-Making Framework for Selecting a Distribution Strategy Final Thoughts on Forecasting Sources Micro-budget indie films (under $1?million) can follow very different distribution paths, each with its own revenue opportunities, cost structures,