Distribution Research
Coming-of-age films are often crafted by indie studios as the stories are interpersonal and can have all types of plot lines. Despite low budgets, plenty of coming-of-age films have risen to fame from how diverse the themes in the movie are. Nowadays, theatrical releases for the coming-of-age genre have declined and have instead been released to film fest's or streaming platforms.
Film Festivals
Film Festivals have been very popular as a setting ground for coming of age films. They allow for independent films to showcase their artwork and could land them important networking oppurtunites to further expand their reach. Moreover, these film festivals often have diverse films that aren't typically shown in theaters.
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is one of the more well known festivals as it has premiered plenty of A24 films like The Moment & The Invite which has sparked them million dollar deals. Sundance specializes in raw talent and values those films that feel authentic rather than generic.
What I think could be appreciated about this film festival is how it gives a platform to over 80+ films and film fans a place enjoy all types of movies. While it could be considered out of the way, as it's in Utah and not a major city, it still gains traction each year. The Sundance Film Festival is supported by the Sundance Institute which has COA scripts being developed a year before they actually air.
The Sundance Film Festival has premiered classic films like Whiplash, Napoleon Dynamite, and Little Miss Sunshine. Partaking in a major film festival like Sundance is the pathway from 'Indie' to 'Mainstream'.
In order for your film to be eligible, features have to be at least 50 minutes and have 50% of its financing from the United States. Plus, partaking in this festival would make it the first time the film sees the public's eye, as only films that have not had a public release can be broadcast.
Sources: Sundance Film Festival
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Local SEO
Local SEO is a way to increase audience visibility on a more local scale. Filmmakers include their film on a website and google business profile to increase its "near me" searches. By using SEO, residents in the area nearby will be informed as to how they could see the film.
It connects local audiences to see a film that was probably filmed in areas they know personally. Plus its cost effective as all it takes is a quick google search.
Source: Example of local SEO
Streaming Giants
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Max, and Prime Video have been the major entertainment hubs for the coming-of-age genre. Members of the platforms have a wide range of films to pick from, and in terms of the coming-of-age genre, plenty of plot lines.
Netflix serves as one of the main leaders with popular films like Incoming, Forever, and You Are SO NOT Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. All their films have a 45-day window for viewers to watch--all types of ages, too. Netflix aims to have films that engage teenagers and adults who want to watch 'relatable' films.
Netflix also serves as a global distribution platform as it partners with ZOO Digital and Deluxe Entertainment. By reaching global audiences, these films are able to get a global reach and allow films to be enjoyed by many. ZOO digital gives these films captions and dubbing so all audiences can enjoy, rather than being selective.
Conclusion
There are plenty of platforms out there to distribute film media texts. Distributing film work allows filmmakers to earn revenue from their work and share it with audiences. For my film, I'm thinking about releasing it to a film festival, as they have all types of films and diverse plotlines, which won't make mine stand out too much. Plus, with a big audience its a definite yes that someone besides me and my cast will enjoy the film.
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