http://www.filmspecific.com FilmSpecific.com en-us webmaster@filmspecific.com Copywrite filmspecific.comFilm,distribution,film,distribution,independent,film,cannes,studio,moview,productions,movie,salesTV & Filmwebmaster@filmspecific.comStacey ParksStacey ParksnoFilm,distribution,film,distribution,independent,film,cannes,studio,moview,productions,movie,salesFilmSpecific PodcastFilm distribution tips advice and insight for independent filmakers, brought to you by Stacey Parks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/5lsAiq3dN1Y/917.cfm This lesson where e-mail and affiliate marketing fit into your overall marketing strategy, the significance and importance of affiliate marketing, how to find and approach affiliates webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/917.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/uMymklNu1O4/916.cfm Low-Budget Indie Financing Expert and Producer Suzanne Lyons walks us through how to finance your low-budget indie film project, the options available to you, what you'll need, how to attract investors and more. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/916.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/oVmnwjPHQMg/906.cfm In this 3 part class, we'll take a look at the low and no cost ways filmmakers can aggressively market their DVDs online and offline to drive traffic and increase sales for their DVDs. At a time when traditional marketing and advertising costs have spiraled out of control, effective grassroots promotion can produce great results for little cost. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/906.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/VMOMRLLCVoo/914.cfm This lesson explores the rise of social networking, how it's become a necessity for filmmakers to engage their audiences via social networking platforms, the platforms you need to be active on, how to make effective use of these platforms and strategies for engaging your audience webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/914.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/XcXYWwoDWjw/915.cfm Low-Budget Indie Financing Expert and Producer Suzanne Lyons walks us through how to finance your low-budget indie film project, the options available to you, what you'll need, how to attract investors and more. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/915.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/tou2cZ5SFb8/913.cfm Mark Borde, President of indie Service Deal company extraordinaire Freestyle Releasing gives us an inside look at the world of service deals for indie films: who can benefit, how much mileage you can get from it, and what it's going to cost to make it effective (from service deal fee structures to marketing and promotion. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/913.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/Bv6Kxnux_KQ/912.cfm Mark Borde, President of indie Service Deal company extraordinaire Freestyle Releasing gives us an inside look at the world of service deals for indie films: who can benefit, how much mileage you can get from it, and what it's going to cost to make it effective (from service deal fee structures to marketing and promotion. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/912.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/jLn1JYM56TY/911.cfm Our Virtual Town Hall meeting, focused on one of the most critical methods of distribution in todays marketplace, SELF DISTRIBUTION. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/911.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/RtAMm4wGQz4/899.cfm A look at some of Film Specific's upcoming live, interactive, virtual seminars, online courses and our new series of virtual townhall filmmaker gatherings and discussion groups focused on the most effective ways for filmmakers to thrive in today's indie marketplace. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/899.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/sznSgeQGIEw/910.cfm In this ongoing series, we're taking a look at some of the most pressing issues facing filmmakers. Our monthly virtual town hall meetings provide an open forum for filmmakers to ask questions and share their thoughts and experiences with the rest of the community. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/910.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/lFgB6Mblcqk/907.cfm In this video tutorial, we dissect the importance of building a community of fans for your film, how to build a community around your film, how to grow your community (and what not to do). webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/907.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/G_blvq_uNEk/902.cfm Entertainment Attorney Gordon Firemark, expert at the legal issues surrounding indie film distribution, takes us through just what to look out for when making a deal. Gordon also discusses LLC formation, fair use, the clauses in distribution contracts that have benefitted filmmakers (and the ones which have hurt filmmakers), and much more! webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/902.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/b33p04y3Ps4/900.cfm In this preview of the upcoming Social Media for Filmmakers Bootcamp, social media expert Linda Nelson takes us through the importance of social media for filmmakers, particularly Facebook, for building audiences, gaining massive outreach, and leveraging them for selling and distributing their films webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/900.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/nitaDmka8hM/897.cfm A short guide for producers who want to explore international co-production and co-financing opportunities for their projects with European co-producers. Including 10 producers who are actively engaging in co-productions and co-financing from various European territories, this quick start guide gives filmmakers the essential information needed to get started. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/897.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/owy5ULj22VY/896.cfm In the current tepid climate, there are only a handful of actors who will guarantee pre-sales. Unfortunately, many are not realistic for independents. So what's an indie to do? We take a look at some of the current marketable names that are helping indies to sell their completed films. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/896.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/H503wpNCy7c/895.cfm Our picks for the top 12 sales agents for independent feature films at the 2009 Cannes Film Market webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/895.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/0Wga2HKdtqo/893.cfm In the prequel to the official Cannes Report, which will be live from the Cannes Film Market, we take a look at the companies attending Cannes, a run down of some of the types of projects they represent, and the cast attached to those projects. This tutorial illuminates the types of companies filmmakers might attract to their own projects and instructs filmmakers on the elements necessary in their films should they want to work with small, medium, or large companies. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/members/893.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/T7ktr42Afz0/892.cfm Do You Want To Harness The Power Of Social Media For Your Independent Film? The era of social commerce has arrived and Social Networks are hands down the most powerful tool in a filmmaker's arsenal for marketing and distributing their films. As a filmmaker in today's marketplace, it's becoming ESSENTIAL you understand how to use Social Media to your advantage. In this workshop, we'll take you step-by-step through using Social Media to grow an audience for your independent film. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/892.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/0M-7RAEQgjM/889.cfm Do You Want To Harness The Power Of Facebook For Your Independent Film? The era of social commerce has arrived and Social Networks are hands down the most powerful tool in a filmmaker's arsenal for marketing and distributing their films. As a filmmaker in today's marketplace, it's becoming ESSENTIAL you understand how to use Social Media to your advantage. In this workshop, we'll take you step-by-step through using Social Media to grow an audience for your independent film. webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/889.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Filmspecific/~3/-yJRTI5EVW8/878.cfm YES, two years ago this week I launched the Film Specific website even though many people said it would never work. Ha! We're laughing in their faces now, aren't we? webmaster@filmspecific.com (Stacey Parks)http://www.filmspecific.com/public/878.cfm Copywrite filmspecific.comStacey ParksnonadultFilmSpecific Podcast