IFP HAS JON REISS THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
On June 5 and 6 IFP will present a weekend-long workshop with Bomb It director Jon Reiss on DIY hybrid distribution and marketing in New York City. Reiss has highlighted his journey releasing and marketing Bomb It in the pages of Filmmaker, and went into greater detail in his book Think Outside the Box Office.
In the workshop Reiss will go over everything from creating a distribution strategy to advertising campaigns to transmedia platforms. And you also get into a networking happy hour. Lean more about the event and how to get tickets below.
IFP PRESENTS THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX OFFICE DISTRIBUTION WORKSHOP
For the first time ever in this country, the critically-acclaimed director of BOMB IT! and distribution expert and author will present a weekend-long, step-by-step guide into the Dynamic New World of Hybrid Distribution and Marketing. http://conference.ifp.org/distribution/ .
Day One goes over how to create a distribution strategy and marketing plan unique to your film, the various available markets for your film’s release, how and why to engage your audience as early as possible, digital rights, and more. Day Two discusses advertising campaigns, and transmedia platforms, as well as live workshopping of a few films.
Special guest speakers include Lance Weiler (THE WORKBOOK PROJECT) and Caitlin Boyle (FILM SPROUT). Finally, all attendees get to attend a networking happy hour with industry reps and receive a take-home DVD-ROM kit.
June 5th and 6th, 2010 at
New York Film Academy, Union Square, NYC
Tickets are only $150 for the weekend for IFP and affiliate group members.