Foreign Sales Are Booming

U.S. distributors and major TV groups are investing heavily in foreign markets. They found that the domestic market has become so saturated that future growth must come from overseas. For example, HBO has calculated that only 23% of its $6 billion in annual revenue was generated in the U.S.
The big Hollywood studios can invest billions to reach these markets. What, alas, can a small indie filmmaker do to reach foreign markets?
The answer is to market your film on the digital platforms. They offer foreign distribution for a pittance. iTunes, Amazon, and Hulu alone are now available in over 190 countries around the world. Overnight, your film can be accessed in all of these foreign markets. Moreover, unlike a theatrical release, once your film is listed on a platform, it can remain there for a very long time. Check out our website, www.cinemaflixdirect.com. For only $950.00 we’ll do all of the following: encode your film, do the necessary QC (Quality Control), compile the package, submit the package to  the digital platforms and Cable VOD stations, and, as a bonus, market DVDs of your film to the major DVD wholesalers.

 

How Many Streaming Platforms Should You Pursue?

There are now well over 200 streaming platforms out there with more opening up each day. For an independent filmmaker this can become a challenging predicament. One option can be to book the film on every platform as long as there is no cost. But managing too many platforms can be time-consuming and easily lead to a nervous breakdown.
The answer is to focus on a few of the major platforms in the two most meaningful categories: Subscription (SVOD) and Transactional (TVOD):
Subscription (SVOD): You pay a monthly fee and, in exchange, you can watch an unlimited number of films. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Sony Playstation.
Transactional (TVOD): You pay each time you click to see a film. iTunes, Google Play, Fandango Now.
For one low price, $950.00, our CINEMAflix DIRECT Program will help get your film on many of the major digital platforms. Check out our website, www.cinemaflixdirect.com, for more details and costs, or contact me directly as 1-212-628-4990 or eskanbar@aol.com.