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Tech Workshop: Distribution for Filmmakers

Schools of Public Engagement: Media

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Degree Students
Tech Workshop: Distribution
Spring 2025
Taught By: Jim Browne
Section: A

CRN: 15440

Credits: 1

You’ve made a film, now what? The goal of this weekend short course is to introduce students to the ever-changing landscape of independent film distribution and exhibition. Students will learn how to navigate the world of film festivals and the business of distribution, from theatrical to digital/VOD, broadcast and educational. Most filmmakers hope to premiere their films at Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, yet many regional festivals get overlooked as viable alternatives. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of how to intelligently take command of this essential component of the life of their films. Topics will include film festival best practices, short film success stories, and how to build a team of collaborators. Students will devise distribution and marketing strategies specifically tailored to their films. The instructor, a seasoned film programmer and distributor, will guide them through this significant, yet often neglected process. Grades will consist of a final marketing distribution presentation and active participation in class discussion.

This course is open to MA in Media Studies, MS and graduate certificate in Media Management, and Documentary Studies Certificate students only. All other graduate students may request permission three (3) weeks before the start of the course by emailing mediastudiesadvising@newschool.edu.

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Media (MED)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 8

Add/Drop Deadline: March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 20, 2025 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 1:02am EDT 10/16/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:55pm - 2:45pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 3/21/2025 - 4/25/2025