Newspepper was excited to cover this month’s Film Means Business monthly meet up. The event focused on topics such digital marketing and distribution strategy for film. A knowledgeable panel of speakers discussed the above topics, offering great advice and insight about the future of the industry.
Panelist, Tony Kelly, CEO of Ondemand, spoke about film economics- the growing availability for finance, where to find it, and how to acquire it. Other speakers include Julia Short, former Managing Director of Verve Pictures; Daniel Robey, Managing Director and Founder of Think Jam; Matthew Maxwell, Creative Director at Blue Barracuda; and Dado Valentic, Managing Director of Mytherapy.
This event serves a variety of purposes for attendees- an open platform to learn more about the industry, a chance to find potential sponsorships, and generally, a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in the industry.
Here’s a top tip about getting great film results: Start with a great story and a good script. Create buzz and get a great theatrical distribution. These are the ingredients to success! Check out the video above to see how those who attended benefit from this event, and what the future looks like for the ever evolving movie industry!
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