The Sundance Institute understands that information is power. For filmmakers, producers, exhibitors and distributors, knowing how to crunch the numbers can make all the difference in getting films made at the right production level and sold to the right distributor. There's a lot of guesswork and mystery around the real returns from the multiplatform releases that are so prevalent today. So the Sundance Institute's Executive Director Keri Putnam and Chris Horton, Director of Creative Distribution and Artist Services, along with consultant Brian Newman of Sub-Genre are finally presenting The Transparency Project to the industry, first at the Art House Convergence last week, and on Monday at the Sundance Film Festival's annual Artist Services workshop. Cinereach's Executive Director Phillip Engelhorn and Producer in Residence Paul Mezey are also involved in the project which launched with a pilot study in December, 2013. Their goal...
- 1/26/2015
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Non-Theatrical and Educational rights are critical, yet often overlooked components of any film's release. Chris Horton from Sundance Artist Services recently told us, "I wish more filmmakers were aware of the audience engagement and revenue opportunities this type of distribution offers. These aren't the sexy late night condo deals you read about, but for many filmmakers, they're the most important." Thanks to colleagues like Peter Broderick, Jon Reiss and so many others, we can now draw from a reservoir of Non-Theatrical and Educational ("Nt/Edu" or "Semi-Theatrical") wisdom. Just last week, Melanie Miller urged filmmakers, "Don't Forget Non-Theatrical & Educational" in her brilliant walkthrough of release windows. This piece will do just that and walk you through how to maximize the potential of these rights streams. For a detailed Nt/Edu glossary, see this reference guide. Read More: Tugg and New Balloon Partner to Form Event Cinema...
- 1/23/2015
- by Meredith Miller
- Indiewire
Digital distribution is everywhere, but what's really happening and who are the voices you should be paying attention to?
The definitive panel on digital distribution that will deliver answers in crystal clear high definition:
1) Peter Broderick, President of Paradigm Consulting, knows the ins-and-outs of distribution strategies and techniques like nobody's business... and as our moderator, will ensure that all the bases are covered.
2) Chris Horton, Director of Sundance #ArtistServices, is leading the charge within Sundance on digital distribution. He consults with Sundance filmmakers everyday, so you know he has a lot ...
The definitive panel on digital distribution that will deliver answers in crystal clear high definition:
1) Peter Broderick, President of Paradigm Consulting, knows the ins-and-outs of distribution strategies and techniques like nobody's business... and as our moderator, will ensure that all the bases are covered.
2) Chris Horton, Director of Sundance #ArtistServices, is leading the charge within Sundance on digital distribution. He consults with Sundance filmmakers everyday, so you know he has a lot ...
- 5/17/2014
- by Ken Jacobson
- International Documentary Association
Last Saturday, the Austin Film Society successfully hosted the first ever Sundance #ArtistServices Workshop in Austin. #ArtistServices is an organization operated by the Sundance Institute that provides distribution support and assistance to Sundance alumni. They also work to educate up-and-coming filmmakers about all the latest trends in marketing and distribution, and have previously held workshops in Park City, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.
Three Sundance staff members (Joseph Beyer, Chris Horton and Missy Laney) were on hand for Saturday's event and had clearly worked closely with Afs to organize a well-run and enlightening collection of panels and conversation. In her opening salvo, Afs Associate Artistic Director Holly Herrick emphasized the workshop aspect of the day and encouraged attendees to ask questions at any point.
The first section of the workshop was specifically devoted to crowdfunding, and this topic continued to resurface throughout the day. In particular, inexperienced filmmakers...
Three Sundance staff members (Joseph Beyer, Chris Horton and Missy Laney) were on hand for Saturday's event and had clearly worked closely with Afs to organize a well-run and enlightening collection of panels and conversation. In her opening salvo, Afs Associate Artistic Director Holly Herrick emphasized the workshop aspect of the day and encouraged attendees to ask questions at any point.
The first section of the workshop was specifically devoted to crowdfunding, and this topic continued to resurface throughout the day. In particular, inexperienced filmmakers...
- 5/15/2014
- by Caitlin Moore
- Slackerwood
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