A MAJOR NEW YORK THEATER IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR INDIE FILMMAKERS SEEKING SELF-DISTRIBUTION OF THEIR FILMS.
Introducing the QUAD CINEMA 4-WALL SELECT PROGRAM---The ideal way for Self-Distributing your indie film in a New York City Theater.
Since 1972, the QUAD CINEMA has been a premiere venue in New York, showing the best in feature, documentary and foreign indie films.
The 4-WALL SELECT PROGRAM offers independent film and movie makers, who have not connected with a major distributor, the opportunity to have their feature, documentary or foreign indie film shown in a prestigious New York City theater. The filmmaker will retain and control all the rights to exhibit, self- distribute the film and control all the DVD, ONLINE and STREAMING programs.
MAJOR ADVANTAGES OF SELF DISTRIBUTION:
(1) The Indie Film Self-Distributor has total control in booking theaters around the world. Mainline distributors and studios make the decision as to when and where your independent film will be booked. Your independent film can remain on the distributor's shelf for a long period of time.
(2) Distribution Agreements are usually quite complex. You'll need the services of an entertainment lawyer to make sure you're protected.
(3) The Independent Film Maker controls and retains the entire income from DVD, Online and Streaming sales. Film consultant Peter Broderick stated this about the DVD sales of "The Blair Witch Project" film: "The film made $70 million yet the distributor said they were still in the red because of marketing costs."
(4) The Independent Filmmaker will have control over the money earned from box office sales. The filmmaker will not have to worry about getting a right count or wait many months before getting paid.
(5) To recap, Indie Filmmakers retain all rights to their films. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SELF-DISTRIBUTION.
"TIME OUT NEW YORK" LISTED THE 4 TOP ART THEATERS IN NEW YORK.
THE QUAD CINEMA WAS ONE OF THE 4. THE MAGAZINE CITED THE QUAD'S "UNDENIABLY DIVERSE LINEUP."