tagged w/ “A Practical Guide to the New World of DIY
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Directed and produced by Matt Tyrnauer, a Vanity Fair correspondent, “Valentino” has been quietly selling out engagements in art houses across the country. After seven weeks of release, the film, now playing in 28 locations, has sold $736,755 in tickets – a very good showing for the embattled genre...
... The results are notable because Mr. Tyrnauer, a first-time filmmaker, turned down distribution offers from established companies - he’s not saying which ones – in favor of going it alone. The DIY-route in general is one that more filmmakers are pursuing as the specialty business shrinks...
The results are notable because Mr. Tyrnauer, a first-time filmmaker, turned down distribution offers from established companies - he’s not saying which ones – in favor of going it alone. The DIY-route in general is one that more filmmakers are pursuing as the specialty business shrinks.
Publishers have noticed and are releasing at least two new books on the subject: “The Reel Truth” by Reed Martin and the tentatively titled “A Practical Guide to the New World of DIY, Web and Hybrid Distribution for Filmmakers” by Jon Reiss.
Details on The Reel Truth are below in the reply section.
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Read The Rest of the article at the New York Times' "The Carpetbagger Blog" - The Hollywood Blog of the New York Times --
http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/08/with-all-eyes-on-summer-blockbusters-valentino-quietly-prospers/
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(Hat Tip: Ted Hope)Directed and produced by Matt Tyrnauer, a Vanity Fair correspondent,... more
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