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Author Topic: Film Distributors Adam Holland Film Handler Posts: 66 From: Oak Grove, LA Registered: Nov 2007 posted 01-04-2008 01:35 PM                     We are looking for a film distributor in the Mid-South that would be able to get films in DVD/VHS format prior to home release. We are currently using Swank Motion Pictures as we are a non-profit, but if there was someone that could get more and better options sooner we would perfer to use them. If any of you have any contacts that may could help us it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Adam T. Holland Chairman Fiske Theatre Committee Oak Grove, La. coachhollandt@hotmail.com  |  IP: Logged Ron Funderburg Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 814 From: Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA Registered: Nov 2007 posted 01-04-2008 03:01 PM                        You can check with Criterion and see what they are currently doing in that sort of thing. I have used them for Children series in the summers in the past and they do authorize DVD presentation of films in their library. I know fox is one film company that they represent and several others I don't know if they do current fair or not. I don't have a phone number any more but their web site is http://www.criterion.com they also probable distribute DVD's but you should be able to find your way to booking though the website!  |  IP: Logged Martin McCaffery Film God Posts: 2481 From: Montgomery, AL Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-04-2008 03:43 PM                        Other than Criterion which Ron mentioned, that's about it (unless you are shooting for really obscure art films). Unless you are in a position to go theatrical, you have to wait for the non-theatrical (DVD) release. There are no more VHS releases, AFAIK. We're a non-profit theatre running theatrical 35mm in Montgomery, AL. If you'd like to talk with me in more detail off list, email me at [ 01-04-2008, 08:40 PM: Message edited by: Adam Martin ]  |  IP: Logged Ron Funderburg Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 814 From: Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA Registered: Nov 2007 posted 01-04-2008 03:55 PM                        Okay the website I posted wont help you sorry it is the retail outlet for DVD sales. I don't have the numbers anymore for them or the web address but will look it has to be in one of my files somewhere.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-04-2008 04:11 PM                        Martin M - Putting your email address in your post is illegal on F-T and will get the mods all over you like a cheap suit. Better take it out. People can contact you thru the "who" link. (BTW this is for your own protection to save you from "spam.")  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-04-2008 05:03 PM                        At least as of a few years ago, 16mm was generally available prior to the general video release, but relatively few features are being printed in 16mm at this point. And, of course, you would need a decent 16mm setup to make this worthwhile. Unless you already have this, it makes more sense to install 35mm at this point.  |  IP: Logged Richard P. May Expert Film Handler Posts: 243 From: Los Angeles, CA Registered: Jan 2006 posted 01-04-2008 05:05 PM                     Swank is the contracted non-theatrical distributor for most of the major studios. There is no competition. Criterion handles Fox. RPM  |  IP: Logged Adam Martin I'm not even gonna point out the irony. Posts: 3686 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 posted 01-04-2008 08:41 PM                     Moved to ground level. Please pay attention where you create a new thread.  |  IP: Logged Jim Bedford Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 597 From: Telluride, CO, USA (733 mi. WNW of Rockwall, TX but it seems much, much longer) Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-04-2008 08:53 PM                        I just hate the interchangeability of how the word "film" is used today. The way I see it is that film=film and DVD/VHS=TV. A movie on DVD is just TV and ain't no film no mo'. To add to what Richard wrote, there are a number of smaller companies and one-film-wonders that can be dealt with directly on a case-by-case basis.  |  IP: Logged John Hawkinson Film God Posts: 2273 From: Cambridge, MA, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 01-05-2008 12:01 AM                     To be clear, what Richard means is that for a given title, there is no competition. If you want, say, Dan In Real Life, and you are not a first-run or second-run venue who may deal directly with BVPD/Disney, then you must go through Swank. --jhawk  |  IP: Logged Martin McCaffery Film God Posts: 2481 From: Montgomery, AL Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-05-2008 09:21 AM                        quote: Mike Blakesley Martin M - Putting your email address in your post is illegal on F-T and will get the mods all over you like a cheap suit. Better take it out. People can contact you thru the "who" link. My apologies,forgot about that rule. I see it has already been taken care of.  |  IP: Logged Adam Holland Film Handler Posts: 66 From: Oak Grove, LA Registered: Nov 2007 posted 01-05-2008 03:34 PM                     Thanks for your help it looks like I am stuck with whatever I can get through Swank until we can get our grant for new 35 mm equipment. We have decided to show the movie Amazing Grace for our Feburary movie of the month since we can't get Beowulf. How did Amazing Grace do for yall when it was out and what can I expect from it. We are a small rural town of about 2,367 in the city limits and 13,000 in the parish. Just watching the trailor it looks like a pretty good movie.  |  IP: Logged

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