Entertainment & Sports
Sep. 7, 2012
International film distribution 101
Most filmmakers have no clue how to go about licensing their film, for instance, to a Turkish buyer, and what terms would be acceptable. Moreover, they don't even know who the buyers are in most territories. By Mark Litwak
Filmmakers fortunate enough to receive distribution offers for their films are often confronted with complex deals to distribute their films. These can bewilder those unfamiliar with the customs and practices of the industry. Let's begin with a discussion of international film sales.
International sales agents are distributors, although they usually do not own a single theater, home video label or television outlet. They are essential...
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