Episode 233 | Finding Your Champion, Part 1

Episode 233 | Finding Your Champion, Part 1

You know our good friend, Joe Amodei (Supersize Me) from past episodes. Now meet his protégé, Tim Maggiani, who is a great explainer of the modern film distribution process. Joe, a seasoned pro in VHS and DVD sales, admits the need for his distribution company to stay nimble and adaptable to new technology and platforms.

Enter Tim. He understands the streaming world yet adheres to the age-old method of cultivating relationships between filmmakers and distributors—a key ingredient to success. By listening to this podcast, one will gain understanding about: what it is like to attend a Hollywood pitch meeting, how a movie is delivered, and why it is important to find a champion for your film. Stay tuned to Documentary First to hear Part 2 later this month!

Links:

https://www.forksoverknives.com/

DocuView Dèjà Vu

Tim Maggiani: "Just. One. Mile.", 2023, 1hr 36min, Watch on Tubi and Prime, IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28619147/

Joe Amodei: “7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story”, 2021, 93 mins, Watch on Tubi and Prime, IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12439210/

Timecodes 00:50 Introduction and Disclaimer 06:50 Joe Amodei's Journey in the Film Industry 14:44 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Film Distribution 19:38 Pitching Films to Distributors and Platforms: The Art of the Pitch 22:36 Building and Maintaining Relationships in the Film Industry 25:05 Creating Compelling Marketing Materials for Film Distribution 30:56 Importance of Ongoing Promotion for Independent Films 33:17 Building Strong Relationships with Filmmakers 38:06 DocuView Dèjà Vu

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