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Film Distribution with Danny Costa!!!

Shelton Theatre
San Francisco, CA

Back by popular demand - Danny Costa! Our best reviewed teacher to date!

This time he's here to help you learn the specific distribution types and
which one works best for you!!

This Scary Cow class will include topics concerning the ever-changing
landscape of film distribution including, but not limited to: theatrical &
hybrid distribution, non-theatrical, ancillary rights management, physical
and digital home video sales and the DIY film distribution movement. Special
attention will be given to comparing well-worn traditional forms of
distribution to new outlets, platforms, and practices of enterprising
filmmakers looking to distribute their films outside of traditional means.

Class Highlights:
-Theatrical Distribution: The state of independent theatrical releasing
-Theatrical Distribution 2.0 DIY releasing: Service deals and everything in
between
-Non-theatrical Distribution: Educational, community, and burgeoning
pseudo-theatrical options
-DVD & Blu-ray: Understanding physical distribution and retail and how it
applies to independent film
-Digital Distribution and VOD: Current digital and VOD models
-DIY Distribution: Truths and myths about a growing movement to eliminate
distro middle-men

Instructor Bio:
Danny Costa currently runs DeLarge Films. His services under the DeLarge
banner include digital rights management, film distribution consulting, and
producing. Danny's background prior to founding DeLarge involved working in
independent film distribution in New York City. Past positions in
distribution include managing operations at The Cinema Guild, a leading
distributor of independent documentary and narrative feature films, where he
played an integral part in the acquisition of cult filmmaker Andrew
Bujalski's latest feature, Beeswax, as well as contributing to the
acquisition of a number of prominent documentaries. Since working in digital
rights, Danny has negotiated the acquisitions of a number of feature
projects from festivals including Sundance, Toronto, HotDocs, SilverDocs,
SXSW and Slamdance. Danny has given lectures on his expertise to thousands
around the country.

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
7-10pm
Shelton Theatre, 533 Sutter Street

$30 Scary Cow Members (MEMBERS: You MUST use the Discount Code to in your Scary Cow email box)
$50 Non-members

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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