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Streamers Gain More Ground

March 17, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off

Many sales agents are now positioning as wholesalers and content placement agents for streaming platforms—particularly in Europe, where there are over 450 video streaming services.

Virtual EFM Bolsters Film Market

March 13, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off

Despite muted expectations by sellers, buyers, and producers heading into the virtual European Film Market on March 1, most reported a successful and busy market.

UPDATE: The End of Easy Money

December 2, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

No longer will taxpayers and producers be able to use EIS structures that solely finance production tax credits, presales, and other guaranteed funds.

TIFF Take Two: Presales, New Distributors, Sales Agencies…

September 11, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

TIFF Take Two: Protagonist starts sales on Cumberbatch bare-knuckle adaptation. Ed Arentz launches distributor Greenwich Entertainment.

Are Hybrid Markets Here to Stay?

Distribution

March 30, 2021 Comments Off

Opinions are mixed about whether film and television markets should return to their pre-lockdown physical format or retain some online elements and transition to a hybrid model.

Streamers Gain More Ground

Streaming

March 17, 2021 Comments Off

Many sales agents are now positioning as wholesalers and content placement agents for streaming platforms—particularly in Europe, where there are over 450 video streaming services.

Virtual EFM Bolsters Film Market

Distribution

March 13, 2021 Comments Off

Despite muted expectations by sellers, buyers, and producers heading into the virtual European Film Market on March 1, most reported a successful and busy market.

EFM: Open For Business

Distribution

March 1, 2021 Comments Off

Theatrical buyers, streaming services, and networks are all taking a fresh look at independent films as they struggle to fill programming gaps and meet the growing demand for filmed entertainment.