indieEdge: Business of Movie Filmmaking

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Independent filmmakers tend to focus on the creative phases of the process, mainly pre-production and production. While post-production is much more technical, dedicated producers find a way to get their projects completed. However, the two business bookends of development and distribution tend to elude and mystify.

While development and distribution are on opposite ends of the equation, an intimate link exists between them. The first question an experienced investor will ask is what your plan is for distribution, since that is where their opportunity to recoup their investment comes from. You can bet your bottom dollar that “I’ll submit it to Sundance” is not an answer that will satisfy.

16th Annual Midwest
Filmmakers Summit
October 18-21
Chicago, IL

The Midwest Filmmakers Summit is an opportunity to come together and learn from the independent films the Midwest has produced this year as well as to meet and learn from programmers and buyers from the broader independent film scene. Events include the Friday Indie Expo, The Flyover Zone Short Film Festival, panels, parties, and preview screenings.

http://chi.ifp.org/htdocs/summit.htm

2007 Eerie Horror Fest
October 10-14
Erie Playhouse, Erie, PA

Since its debut in October 2004, the Eerie Horror Film Festival has screened over 150 films and has quickly become one of the most popular and respected events of its kind. Each year the Eerie Horror Film Festival attracts thousands of fans, filmmakers and screenwriters to the city of Erie, Pennsylvania, for a five day celebration of independent cinema, featuring special celebrity guests, screenings, and workshops.

http://www.eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com/index.html

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