Film Distribution: Connecting Films with Audiences

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Brief Introduction

Discover how your favourite films make it to your local cinema or television screen, through the film distribution process.

Course Summary

Learn how films are distributed and marketed in the modern era with this online course. Discover the different distribution models and how to create a successful marketing campaign for your film.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the different distribution models for films
  • Learn how to create a successful marketing campaign for your film
  • Explore the global film industry and its impact on distribution and marketing

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Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to understand and utilize different film distribution models
  • Ability to create an effective marketing campaign for a film
  • Understanding of the global film industry and its impact on distribution and marketing

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of film production
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes and exercises

Similar Courses

  • Film Production: Behind the Scenes of Feature Filmmaking
  • The Business of Film

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Requirements

  • This course is aimed at anyone interested in the world of film and film distribution, but may be of particular interest to students and teachers of media and film studies.

Outline

  • Audiences, films and distributors Welcome to Film Distribution – Connecting Films with Audiences. You and film Film distribution and the film chain Acquisitions, markets and festivals The crowded marketplace What is the attraction? Starting to plan It’s a wrap! What, who and when Welcome to Week 2 What is this film? Genres and franchises Who is the audience? Releasing a film Conclusion – and cut! Creating the Campaign Welcome to Week 3 Elements of a marketing campaign The costs of a campaign Marketing methods Film classification Conclusion – and running! On screen and beyond Welcome to Week 4 Reviews, festivals and awards Film in the cinema Beyond the cinema Copyright Conclusion

Summary of User Reviews

The film distribution course offered by FutureLearn has received positive reviews from users. The course covers various aspects of film distribution and has been rated highly by users. One key aspect that many users found good was the interactive nature of the course, which helped them to understand the concepts better.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course covers various aspects of film distribution in a comprehensive manner
  • The course is interactive and engaging, making it easy for users to understand the concepts
  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough
  • Some users felt that the course could have included more practical examples
  • A few users experienced technical issues with the platform
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Ian Wall
Film Distributors' Association
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