Digital Distribution of Film
Digital Distribution Before production, filmmakers make a deal with a producer and sell the rights of their film. After a film is made, traditionally the studio makes a licensing agreement with a distribution company. The distributor works to get the film into theaters all over the world. The producer representative and sales agent help with this distribution process. A producer representative works with a film booker to secure leasing agreements for domestic distribution. The sales agent works to secure international theatrical distribution, talking with groups in different countries. Companies can share the distribution, called distribution splits, where distributors can decide which regions and national rights they want. A film booker negotiates lease terms for films. Film bookers are responsible for getting movies to local theaters. They work for the theaters and lease films from distributors. Studios and distributors have started to release digital versions of films to stre...