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About: Distribution of African Films in Africa: Reply

Wed, 01 Oct 97 08:53:00 PDT

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    Originally dated: Wed, 01 Oct 97 08:53:00 PDT

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    From: M. Tuareg
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    My experience (based on meeting numerous
    filmmakers at festivals and film markets)is that
    there is a wide variety of contract possibilities
    that filmmakers / producers might agree upon.

    A distributor might thus have unlimited world
    distribution rights (including theatrical,
    non-theatrical, and TV) for one film and very
    limited rights for another one (e.g.
    non-theatrical rights to distribute within only
    one country).

    It's probably easier to first draw up a list of
    films that you would like to present, and then
    contact the filmmakers to find out about the
    rights situation.

    Alternatively, talk to agents that handle
    distribution rights for filmmakers / producers,
    and work with independent filmmakers in
    particular. One name that comes to my mind is Jane
    Balfour Films in London; she handles quite a lot
    of independent cinema. Sorry, I have no address or
    phone number at hand. But check with the British
    Council.
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