The Distribution Process   Source Attachments:http://filmandmedialevel3.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/a2-media-film-distribution.html

1: The Distribution process markets the film.

2: Acquiring rights 2.1: Investing in the film 2.1.1: Investors try to reduce the risk of losing money by becoming involved in important decisions. 2.2: Buy the rights after its made or before. Buying before helps films raise finance for production. 2.3: By being part of a multinational corporation in the first place. Some of the big distributors remain (such as 20th Century Fox) part of a larger corporation.

3: Test Screenings

4: Marketing 4.1: A great deal of the of the total budget is spent on marketing the film. 4.2: Premier 4.3: Advertising on billboards, posters and on television chat shows.

5: Current Film distribution model   Source Attachments:Source http://www.slideshare.net/aseemb/channels-of-distribution-in-the-movie-industry?next_slideshow=2 5.1: Theatrical release 5.1.1: DVD rental/purchase 5.1.1.1: Video streaming/ on demand 5.1.1.1.1: Premium television 5.1.1.1.1.1: Basic cable

6: Merchandise

7: Trailers

8: Famous actors/actresses

9: Distribution companies 9.1: Paramount 9.2: 20th century fox 9.3: Universal

10: Circulation Attachments:http://www.scribd.com/doc/14824555/film-distribution 10.1: How many copies of film should be circulated to cinemas 10.2: Each print costs around £1000 10.3: Distributors decide whether a film requires a 'saturation release' (700-1000) or an 'art-house release' (around 20 prints)