Join us on Tuesday, October 1st for Gotham Week Expo Day 2: Distribution Models!
Overview
The 2024 Gotham Week Expo brings together partners from The Gotham’s Expanding Communities initiative to provide community and thought leadership on topics pertinent to the advancement of film and media creators.
This free Day Pass is for our October 1st | Distribution Models Sessions.
- For September 30th | Fundraising & Artist Support Sessions, click here
- For October 2nd | Exhibition & Audience Sessions, click here
- For October 3rd | Branded Storytellers Sessions, click here
And don't forget to RSVP for the Expo Showcase!
- For September 30th | Expo Showcase Day 1, click here
- For October 1st | Expo Showcase Day 2, click here
You’ve made your film, now what? At the Distribution Models Expo Sessions in partnership with The Popcorn List, pull back the curtain on one of the most opaque aspects of the entertainment industry. Attendees will hear case studies detailing unique, untraditional, and, well, conventional paths to distribution. Walk away with renewed hope in the distribution landscape and how your film has a future to reach your intended audience.
Sessions
10:00 AM | What's the Popcorn List? | Session 1
with The Popcorn List
The Popcorn List co-founders will share how a kernel of an idea became a recognized list of undistributed feature films, discuss why so many high-quality films don’t aren’t securing distribution after successful festival runs, and lay out some alternative pathways for reaching audiences.
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11:00 AM | The Indie Exhibition Landscape | Session 2
with Art House Convergence and Film Festival Alliance
Engage with the leadership of Art House Convergence and Film Festival Alliance in an insightful discussion on the current state of independent film exhibition. This conversation will explore the dynamics of audiences in both festivals and cinemas, the types of films drawing them in, and the prospects for independent filmmakers in the near future.
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12:00 PM | Distribution Strategies for Independent Filmmakers | Session 3
with Black Film Space
Black Film Space will host a conversation about the nuts and bolts of successfully distributing an independently produced content with the intent to get it on a streaming platform. Various professionals in the film and television space will offer perspectives that will guide the audience in preparation for their next distribution opportunity. In this dynamic discussion, we will learn about what it takes to negotiate a deal that aligns with the current climate of the industry and the best interest of the creator.
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1:00 PM | Lunch Break | Session 4
2:00 PM | Distribution Down Low: You’ve Made a Film, Now What? | Session 5
with Islamic Scholarship Fund
Filmmakers looking for distribution pathways will walk away with a better understanding of how to get their films out into the world.
There are preconceived notions systemically built around what pathway filmmakers must take to become "successful." Not only are these misconceptions singular/narrow, but they have discouraged filmmakers from creating while leaving their creativity beholden to the film industry/gatekeepers.
You will hear from organizations and filmmakers highlighting case studies where filmmakers created and distributed films that defy the conventional pathway. Filmmakers will leave with ways to help them re-evaluate/revamp their current path that prioritizes their values and that can actually get their work out in the world.
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3:00 PM | Case Study: Meet The Popcorn List Films | Session 6
with The Popcorn List
In this case study, we’ll talk to some of the filmmakers whose films were recommended to the inaugural Spring 2024 The Popcorn List and follow their journeys - from festival premiere to today. They’ll share insights and experiences that have driven their own distribution pathways.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
RSVP DEADLINE: October 1, 2024 @ 3:30 PM
Location
Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 303 [399 Sands St, Brooklyn New York 11201]
ACCESSIBILITY
Please direct any and all specific questions to the Gotham Week Accessibility team at [email protected] and check back here for updates.
RSVP Instructions
Seating is first-come, first-serve. Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and to guarantee seating. Contact The Gotham to reserve Accessible seating.
The Expo takes place over four days. This is the RSVP page for all Distribution Models Sessions on October 1st only.
If you are coming with a guest, they must RSVP independently.
By attending this event, you agree to be photographed.
Contact
Questions about the event? Contact Claire Hackett, Expo Manager ([email protected]).
