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Beginner's Guide to Selling a Movie - Masterclass - Jeff Deverett

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This course provides insights into the business side of filmmaking, focusing on topics such as budgeting, profitability, distribution, and dealing with distributors. Students will learn about the challenges and opportunities in selling a movie, including getting it on platforms like Netflix. The course aims to equip filmmakers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the industry successfully. The intended audience includes aspiring filmmakers, producers, directors, and anyone interested in understanding the business aspects of the film industry.

Syllabus

1 - Why Would Anyone Quit A High Paying Job To Become A Filmmaker?
2 - Every Filmmaker Should Know These Two Things About The Filmmaking Business
3 - Does A Movie Start With An Idea Or The Audience?
4 - 3 Ways To Budget A Movie
5 - How To Make A Profitable Movie
6 - 9 Out Of 10 Times A Distributor Doesn’t Watch The Movie They Buy
7 - A Mistake Every Filmmaker Is Most Likely To Make
8 - What Filmmakers Should Know Before They Sell Their Movie
9 - How To Get A Movie On Netflix
10 - Is A Movie A Product?
11 - Most Filmmakers Hate The Business Side Of Filmmaking
12 - There Are Two Types Of Netflix Deals
13 - No One Wants To Pay For Movies Anymore
14 - Should A Filmmaker Sell Or License Their Movie?
15 - Why Filmmakers Get Ripped Off By Film Distributors
16 - 7 Things You Should Know About A Film Distribution Deal
17 - Top 5 Things A Filmmaker Should Look For In A Distributor
18 - The Key Question Filmmakers Are Afraid To Ask Distributors
19 - How Often Does A Distributor Pay Filmmakers?
20 - Why No One Wants To Invest In Your Movie
21 - 3 Ways Distributors Rip Off Filmmakers
22 - 3 Big Problems With Film Festivals

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