Event

Distribution with Magnolia Pictures (DCTV/Shooting People Master Class)

Join us for a conversation about independent film acquisition and distribution with Magnolia Pictures Senior VP Tom Quinn. Well get an inside take on what buyers are looking for in a potential acquisition, advice on what filmmakers should and shouldnt do to get the attention of a buyer, and how an acquisition is made. Well also discuss how a distributor carries out a marketing plan, and how the domestic and international distribution of a film is executed. Dont miss this rare opportunity to get invaluable information about the acquisition/distribution process directly from a distributor. This event is a must-attend for all directors & producers seeking a theatrical release for their project!

About Magnolia Pictures:
Formed in 2001 by Bill Banowsky and Eamonn Bowles, Magnolia Pictures is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban's 2929 Entertainment. The distributor of such hit documentaries as Capturing the Friedmans, Control Room, and Jesus Camp, Magnolia has developed a reputation as one of the preeminent distributors of independent cinema today.

About Tom Quinn:
In August 2007, Tom Quinn was promoted to Senior VP of Magnet/Magnolia Pictures overseeing all releases and in-house productions after previously holding the title Head of Acquisitions. Prior to joining Magnolia in 2004, Quinn was VP of Acquisitions for Samuel Goldwyn Films. Notable films he has acquired include SuperSize Me, Raising Victor Vargas, The Signal, Severance, Jesus Camp, and Crazy Love.

PRICE:
$10/DCTV & Shooting People Members ONLY
$50/Combo Ticket (1 Ticket, 1-Year DCTV Membership, 1-Year SP Membership)