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Sep 2024
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How to Secure the Best Distribution Deal...

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Learn how to secure the best distribution deal for your film with these expert tips!

In this podcast, we discuss the importance of meeting sales agents and distributors face-to-face at major film markets like the EFM in Berlin, Cannes Marché in France, and the American Film Market.

Can't attend a market? Use Cinando.com to find the right acquisitions contacts at top companies.

We also cover how to research distributors by looking at their track record and targeting those that specialize in your film's genre.

Get your movie noticed and land the best distribution deal with these insider strategies!

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