From pitch to premiere: distributor tips for filmmakers to get their movies made and succeed at the box office

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Filmmakers need to bolster their pitching skills and build stronger collaborative relationships with distributors, which will lead to more engaging films for audiences, according to a distributor panel at last year’s Australian International Movie Convention.

The pitch was a crucial way to distill the appeal of a film, particularly given the challenge of attracting audiences has increased dramatically amid an abundance of viewing options.

“The pressure on those moments that you’re connecting with an aud…

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