So. Here’s the scoop for everyone following this film’s progress.
-We’ve had two pre-screenings to test the film out with audiences. Both were great learning experiences. There are some sound issues that need to be taken care of.
-We’re ready to premiere this film! But we’re waiting. We’ve submitted to over 15 film festivals at this point, but we won’t hear back from the first one until Christmas time.
-When we know when and where we will be screening, you will know.
-DVDs. Many people have been asking me for a DVD copy. Right now we have some DVD-r screener copies, and yes, we can give you one, but no, we probably won’t, for now, at least. There are some issues with the DVD-r compression, and honestly, after waiting this long, I’d like to wait until we have something more professional out there before I start passing these things around en mass.
-Distribution – we have no idea what our distribution is going to look like. There’s a chance someone bigger than us will dig the film and pick it up for DVD distribution. Or we’ll do it ourselves. Maybe we’ll raise money from kickstarter.com to make some really really nice DVDs that we’ll sell on amazon.com etc. If we go this route, we’ll probably offer a FREE digital download as well. Yes, we’d give the film away but also offer a nice package for those that want a hard copy and for those that think it’s important to financially support the things you enjoy. I’ve been studying recent self distribution models ala Sita Sings the Blues which seem pretty effective. I’m not out to make money with The Romantic, though money wouldn’t hurt. What’s more valuable is the ability to raise money for my next film, Burp’s Christmas.
So that’s what we’re working with right now. We’re kinda in limbo right now, it’s a feel I’ve had for too long at this point and I’m really looking forward to getting this film screened and getting it out on DVD. I’ve been spending my extra art time making visual art pieces as part of the Language & Arts team at Circle of Hope, making wooden ornaments called “Friendly Beasts”, and working through things with Burp’s Christmas.
If you want to help us out, become our friends on Facebook, and show all your friends our trailer! Post it on your social networking site, tweet about it, help us get the word out. We’re kinda bad at it!
Thanks for your support so far, will let you know more info as it comes in…
-Michael
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