Introduction to Media Distribution

<p>In this second edition author Scott Kirkpatrick draws from over a decade of personal experience in the distribution arena to provide a clear and up-to-date overview of the entire film television and new media distribution business.</p><p>Readers will learn what fuels the distribution process and exactly how the distribution business works from beginning to end—not merely what happens to a film or television series upon acquisition but how distributors develop presell and broker deals on content before it even exists. This new edition considers a much more international approach to media distribution with case studies and analyses from across the globe. It also reflects on the ever-increasing relevance of diversity and inclusiveness in the industry as well as the new media verticals like podcasts and the effects of social media influencers on the media landscape.</p><p>The book will be an integral guidebook for any student or professional wishing to understand both the basics and the subtleties of media distribution. The book also contains a robust appendix containing in-depth studies of legal definitions material delivery requirements territory-by-territory financial projections and more.</p>