AI 163 - Independent Film Marketplace

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

This course will study in depth how the independent film marketplace operates in the shadows of Hollywood's global blockbuster business. It's a distinct movie business with it's own sensibility and economic model revolving around ever-shifting notions of artistic freedom, guerrilla-style filmmaking and risky ideas. The course will examine what exactly constitutes an independent film today, how films are financed, the current distribution network, the selling and buying of films at festivals and what it takes to compete as a filmmaker in this very competitive industry. We will also discuss marketing strategies used by distributors, the economics of operating an art theatre, how revenues work in video and television markets and case studies of two documentaries which received theatrical releases. BA-1999 Competencies: H1C, H2F, H4, FX. Pre-1999 Competencies: HC3, HCG, HCQ, WW.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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