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Short Film Distribution

We now can move on to awakening the sleeping giant that is short films.

MARK LIPSKY

Former Executive Vice-President, Miramax Films

A chapter on short film distribution? Does that mean you can write a business plan for short films? You may not be able to write a traditional business plan quite yet, but short films are the fastest growing and changing market segment in the entertainment industry, a sector of the industry that is changing faster than others. New revenue sources are developing rapidly. As a producer or director of a short film, you need to know everything you can about the business side. We are both getting e-mails every day asking for information on finding funding for short films.

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