Understanding Marketing & Distribution
September 16th, 23rd & 30th from 5-7pm EST
3-Part Live Series | Classes Are Recorded
Let's get your film seen, sold, and making money!
Have you heard horror stories about filmmakers getting distribution deals but never seeing a dime?
Do you feel in the dark about how films make money?
Do you want to maximize your investors return so you can make another film?
Do you feel clueless on how to find and secure a sales agent?
If you answered yes to even one of these, you’re in the right place.
Most filmmakers spend years on their projects but never learn the business side that determines whether their film succeeds or disappears.
Learn how I did it—and how you can too
If I had to pick the number ONE aspect that led to my success on my very first film, it would be this:
From day one, I focused on the desired end result—getting the movie distributed and on Hallmark.
This allowed me to reverse engineer the entire process and lead to not only securing international distribution deals and a Hallmark Original Premier, but also led to making my investors happy and being able to finance my next film
NOTE: Members already have access to the on-demand version of this class, but if it’s been sitting on your “to-watch” list (no shame—we get it!), this is your chance to dive in live with Sara Elizabeth for a huge discount!
"Your Masterclass was excellent; It is exactly what I was looking for and very helpful. I got a TON of useful information. "Â James Noll, Filmmaker
In this live 3-part course, we'll cover:
- →  The different distribution options and how to choose the best one for your film
→  Budgeting for distribution so you’re prepared before you start
→  Understanding revenue flow and how it flows back to you and your investors
→  Finding and securing the right sales agent for your project
→  Negotiating contracts with sales agents and distributors
→  Protecting yourself and your film from bad deals
→  Meeting delivery requirements without last-minute stress
→  Navigating film festivals and other alternative release strategies
→  And Much, Much More!Â
While we’ll cover the full spectrum of distribution, there’s a strong emphasis on working with sales agents and distributors—so you’ll know exactly what to expect and how to succeed.
You will also get a Finding the Right Sales Agent Worksheet, The Delivery Checklist, Revenue Flow Samples, and Sample Distribution Document.
Join Our Understanding Marketing & Distribution Live CourseÂ
$141 Only $117
In this course, Sara Elizabeth will teach you how the sales and distribution world really works, how to approach sales agents, what to watch for in contracts, and how to maximize your film’s earning potential from the start.
Live Sessions:Â September 16th, 23rd & 30th from 5-7pm EST
All the sessions will be recorded in case you can't make it live
Reserve your spot now and take control of your film’s future.
Reel Circle Members get 55% off by heading to "My Library" in the navigation above, select your membership, then go into the module entitled, "Your Discount Codes."
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"Everyone I've approached for support for my project, both successful professionals in the film industry and out, consistently comment how impressed they are with my pitch deck, supporting investor documents (operating agreement, prospectus, business plan, proforma) and me. I would not have made this jump had she not made her over 20 years of film industry experience available to support me."
Heidi Horne
Filmmaker - Charlotte, North Carolina
"Sara Elizabeth has been integral to helping me navigate producing in the film & tv world. She has shared such incredible wisdom that she has learned over the years. Her perfect blend of honesty and encouragement has helped me take major steps forward in my film. I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future!!"
Josh R.
Filmmaker - Charlotte, North Carolina
"Sara takes complex ideas and simplifies them in a way that is easy to implement and very applicable in the real world. She is kind and generous and speaks with so much heart that you will feel you have a trusted friend guiding you. She also has a ton of incredible 'aha' tips that can only come from experience and will save you thousands of minutes, dollars, and pieces of mental energy."
Kym J.
Filmmaker - Los Angeles, CA
"Sara Elizabeth's commitment to supporting the film community is unparalleled and her classes highlight major gaps in my knowledge which I'm able to rectify to move forwards in my projects. My pitching (both written materials and verbal) have improved significantly and I can approach potential partners with renewed confidence"
Mikail C.
Filmmaker - Washington D.C.
Meet Your Guide
Sara Elizabeth Timmins
Sara Elizabeth established Life Out Loud Films to create quality, inspiring impact films that champion women. Her films have been seen in theaters and on HBO, Sundance, Hallmark, Amazon, Starz/Showtime and internationally. She has worked with Oscar & Emmy winning talent like Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas, and NY Times Best Selling Author David Baldacci. She field produced the Emmy nominated HBO docuseries McMillions for Mark Wahlberg's company which premiered at Sundance 2020. Sara Elizabeth believes she has a responsibility through film to spark conversations, that inspire action, that ignites change.
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