do distribution companies typically pay for the P&A for theatrical releases and make their money back in backend royalties plus interest or is this something that whoever (ie: production company, investors of the movie, etc) is footing the bill for the production budget would pay as well?
Who pays for P&A on movies released theatrically?
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Who pays for P&A on movies released theatrically?
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Originally posted by Juno Styles View Postdo distribution companies typically pay for the P&A for theatrical releases and make their money back in backend royalties plus interest or is this something that whoever (ie: production company, investors of the movie, etc) is footing the bill for the production budget would pay as well?
P&A is not part of the production budget. The production budget will often have money allotted for dailies, the answer print, etc., and a unit publicist to work on the EPK and other associated content that will be used in advertising and promotional materials... but P&A - for all intents and purposes - is a distribution expense, not a production expense (and therefore not a part of the production budget).
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thanks SoCalScribe, so typically in independent films, when putting a film together, a producer will seek financing from an independent source or investors for just the production budget, then focus on selling the film to a distributor and negotiating points on the backend for himself and investors?One must be fearless and tenacious when pursuing their dreams. If you don't, regret will be your reward.
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Re: Who pays for P&A on movies released theatrically?
Originally posted by Juno Styles View Postthanks SoCalScribe, so typically in independent films, when putting a film together, a producer will seek financing from an independent source or investors for just the production budget, then focus on selling the film to a distributor and negotiating points on the backend for himself and investors?
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Originally posted by Gillyflower Cooms View PostDon't forget about service deals which used to be considered a vanity strategy but has become an option for some producers that want more control of the distribtuion process.
Like most things in this industry, the process is often situation-specific.
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what is a service deal? just an agreement that gets the producer paid more money for doing additional tasks as mentioned? (overseeing soundtrack, etc)One must be fearless and tenacious when pursuing their dreams. If you don't, regret will be your reward.
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Originally posted by Juno Styles View Postwhat is a service deal? just an agreement that gets the producer paid more money for doing additional tasks as mentioned? (overseeing soundtrack, etc)
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THE COLLECTOR was a service deal. Originally, Dimension had it, but didn't want to pay to distribute it, so the producers got permission to look else-where, and ended up paying Ridell to distribute the film. The kind of deal would be a last option to get a theatrical release if you don't want to four-wall it yourself.
Some (rare) indie producers have relationships in some small territories and can get a few screens. Henry Jaglom does this, he even makes his own billboards.
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Originally posted by nuvuefilms View PostTHE COLLECTOR was a service deal. Originally, Dimension had it, but didn't want to pay to distribute it, so the producers got permission to look else-where, and ended up paying Ridell to distribute the film. The kind of deal would be a last option to get a theatrical release if you don't want to four-wall it yourself.
Some (rare) indie producers have relationships in some small territories and can get a few screens. Henry Jaglom does this, he even makes his own billboards.
There's a thread in 2A about this...Dimension sold the film to Mickey Lidell...he bought it outright and Freestyle released it...Don't know if it was a service deal though.
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