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Production and Post Geared toward Distribution

Chapter 2 touched on steps you could take during preproduction that would increase the chances of your film getting distribution. Here, I cover what you can do during production and postproduction to increase the chances of acquiring distribution for your film. Taking the time to make a few smart choices during production and postproduction will save you headaches down the line when you finally finish the film and start looking into distribution options.

I’m not saying that your film cannot get distribution deals while you are actually in production because I’ve seen that happen on a few occasions. One time I was working with a filmmaker who was in production of a sci-fi thriller. ...

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