Workshops

Sales, Marketing & Distribution with Mia Bays

New dates to be confirmed.
Please register your interest by email: workshops@lfs.org.uk.

Introduction

Do you know how your project fits into the marketplace, and what practical things can you do to ensure a greater chance of success?
Do you know how to make films, but have no idea of how to sell, market and distribute them?
In this 2 Day intensive workshop, industry expert Mia Bays presents an A-Z guide to the current distribution landscape, including:

  • Expert industry guests
  • Case studies of recent and forthcoming films
  • Extensive handouts on the facts, figures and tricks of the trade

Ideal for producers, writers, directors and other film professionals.

Previous guests include:

  • PETE BUCKINGHAM - Head of Distribution and Exhibition UKFC (session on audience trends)
  • EVE SCHOUKROUN - MD of West End Films, formerly head of sales for ThinkFilm and Capitol (session on international sales)
  • MICHAEL HAYDEN - senior programmer at the London Film Festival (session on festivals)
  • JASON WOOD - of Picturehouse Cinemas, one of the UK Major cinema bookers on screens such as the Ritzy, the Gate and the Curzons (session on exhibition)
  • ED FLETCHER - joint MD of Soda Pictures (session on UK distribution and case study on the forthcoming BETTER THINGS by Duane Hopkins, including preview screening of the film)

"Mia has vast sales, marketing and distribution experience covering many years in the film business - her depth of knowledge is exemplary and the range of roles she has played in the industry provide a wealth of experience for those coming through." JOY WONG, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL SALES, THE WORKS

"Mia's Sales, Marketing & Distribution Course was essential for the development of my business. The structure of the programme was excellent, the quality of industry guests far exceeded my expectations and I even found new funding partners." MIKE KNOWLES, PRODUCER, MADE UP NORTH PRODUCTIONS

Fee: £220.00

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How to apply

Please submit the following items:

Email us:
Carolyn Atherton:
workshops@lfs.org.uk

Postal Address:
Workshops Admissions,
The London Film School,
24 Shelton Street,
London, WC2H 9UB, UK

Telephone us:
+44 (0)20 7836 9642

Fax us:
+44 (0)20 7497 3718

 

Skillset Funding

Successful applicants for this workshop may be eligible to apply for a Skillset Screen Bursary to cover up to 80% of their workshops fees.

For full details visit www.skillset.org/screenbursaries or contact Hal Sinden at Skillset: 020 7713 9888 / hals@skillset.org.