Re: [Videolib] self distribution

[Judith Dancoff]

Nahum--This post seems contradictory.  You began helping filmmakers
distribute their films because you had good results self-distributing your
own films, then  state that self-distribution is not worthwhile for
filmmakers.   You are a filmmaker, I presume, and it was worthwhile for
you, else you wouldn't have began your company.

The essential take-away is that self-distribution is doable, is not
rocket-science, and after the initial push to establish an effective sales
platform, takes remarkably little effort, even if one continues a campaign
for years.

Judith Dancoff
NewFilmMaketing.com
Breakthrough Strategies for Academic DIY
Los Angeles, CA
323-225-5633


On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 10:31 PM, nahum laufer wrote:

> I started self-distributing a film I made with my son Erez Laufer "The
> Darien Dilemma" back in 2005, and went on with a second film "Rafting to
> Bombay" 2009 we had good results so other filmmakers asked me to distribute
> their films.
> So was born "Docs for Education"
> Is self distribution worthwhile for a film-maker, NO, unless you have a
> father/mother that does it as a hobby as I do.
>
> Nahum Laufer
> http://onedayafterpeace.com/index.php
> http://docsforeducation.com/
> lauf...@netvision.net.il
> Sales
> Docs for Education
> Erez Laufer Films
> Holland st 10
> Afulla 18371
> Israel
>
>
>
>
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> Hi Lorraine,
>
> I'll occasionally meet with an MFA Documentary Film student who is
> interested in distribution or promotion avenues for their thesis film.
> Depending on the content,  I'll name  a few educational  film distributor
> that take filmmaker submissions and advise the student to contact them.
>  The
> NMM Exhibitors list is a good place to start:
> http://www.nmm.net/2012-exhibitors/  I also mention New Day's coop model
> and
> the idea of self-distribution.
>
> I'll also mention educational review sites like EMRO, Booklist,
> VideoLibrarian, etc.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
>
> Kim Stanton
> Head, Media Library
> University of North Texas
> kim.stan...@unt.edu
> P: (940) 565-4832
> F: (940) 369-7396
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:16 PM
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution
>
> All,
>
> Thanks everyone so far for your suggestions.  I didn't get a  lot of
> chatter, so I'm thinking you all don't have much to say on the matter.  I'm
> not trying to hype his film, I'm just trying to help him understand the
> world of distribution and thought you all may have some wisdom.
>
> Thanks again,
> lorraine
>
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:27 PM
> To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution
>
> I'm nowhere near knowledgeable about this, but I have had several people in
> the past ask me how to get their films to a bigger audience.  I recommended
> that they submit their films to Booklist, Library Journal and Video
> Librarian for review.  They might not review it, but if they did, a lot of
> librarians would see it.  Also, see if any of the major distributors -
> Midwest, B&T, AEC, etc, would carry it.  It looks interesting, and the few
> reviews on Amazon were very positive.  And, it doesn't cost an arm or two
> legs!
>
> Becky Tatar
> Periodicals/Audiovisuals
> Aurora Public Library
> 1 E. Benton Street
> Aurora, IL   60505
> Phone: 630-264-4100
> FAX: 630-896-3209
> blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
> www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
>
> --

[Videolib] self distribution

[nahum laufer]

I started self-distributing a film I made with my son Erez Laufer "The
Darien Dilemma" back in 2005, and went on with a second film "Rafting to
Bombay" 2009 we had good results so other filmmakers asked me to distribute
their films.
So was born "Docs for Education"
Is self distribution worthwhile for a film-maker, NO, unless you have a
father/mother that does it as a hobby as I do.

Nahum Laufer
http://onedayafterpeace.com/index.php
http://docsforeducation.com/
lauf...@netvision.net.il
Sales
Docs for Education
Erez Laufer Films
Holland st 10 
Afulla 18371
Israel




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Hi Lorraine, 

I'll occasionally meet with an MFA Documentary Film student who is
interested in distribution or promotion avenues for their thesis film.
Depending on the content,  I'll name  a few educational  film distributor
that take filmmaker submissions and advise the student to contact them.  The
NMM Exhibitors list is a good place to start:
http://www.nmm.net/2012-exhibitors/  I also mention New Day's coop model and
the idea of self-distribution. 

I'll also mention educational review sites like EMRO, Booklist,
VideoLibrarian, etc. 

I hope this helps. 


Kim Stanton
Head, Media Library
University of North Texas
kim.stan...@unt.edu
P: (940) 565-4832
F: (940) 369-7396


-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:16 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

All, 

Thanks everyone so far for your suggestions.  I didn't get a  lot of
chatter, so I'm thinking you all don't have much to say on the matter.  I'm
not trying to hype his film, I'm just trying to help him understand the
world of distribution and thought you all may have some wisdom.

Thanks again,
lorraine

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:27 PM
To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

I'm nowhere near knowledgeable about this, but I have had several people in
the past ask me how to get their films to a bigger audience.  I recommended
that they submit their films to Booklist, Library Journal and Video
Librarian for review.  They might not review it, but if they did, a lot of
librarians would see it.  Also, see if any of the major distributors -
Midwest, B&T, AEC, etc, would carry it.  It looks interesting, and the few
reviews on Amazon were very positive.  And, it doesn't cost an arm or two
legs!  

Becky Tatar
Periodicals/Audiovisuals
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL   60505
Phone: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 10:48 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

Hello CW,

I have a faculty member who made a film and is trying to get distribution.
It's been in festivals, and he has it for sale on Amazon, but he was hoping
to get a bit more play out of it with universities, libraries,  museums
because it hits so many disciplines.

My thoughts were getting distributors that focus on schools that purchase
educational films, such as Kino, Docurama, maybe Microcinema.  Also,
contacting each one of the more independent distributors.

Here is the link, so you can see what I'm talking about
http://humanities.case.edu/media/eventGuides/191_Frederick_Lewis_Guide.pdf
Reading this may lead you to think he  'should' know what he's doing, but I
thi

Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Haller, Dorcas W.]

Music: Absolute Beginners

Dusty Haller

Dorcas Haller
Librarian/ Professor/ Department Chair
Community College of Rhode Island Library
1 Hilton Street, Providence RI 02905
401-455-6085 (phone)  401-455-6087 (fax)
dhal...@ccri.edu

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] 
On Behalf Of Nellie J Chenault [njche...@vcu.edu]
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 6:28 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

How about:  Incredible Shrinking Woman (Lilly Tomlin, 1981) covering 
advertising, technology, and consumerism

Advertising:
Crazy People (D. Moore, 1990)
Nothing in Common (T. Hanks, J. Gleason, 1986)
Suits (R. Klein, 1999)

Television: 
Videodrome (1983)
Soap Dish (1991)
ED TV (1999)
Quiz Show (1994), Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Pop Music:
La Vie en Rose (2007)
Footloose
Hairspray
Farinelli (1994) 
Hard Days Night (1964)
Almost Famous (2000)
Jailhouse Rock, Rock Around the Clock
Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) 
I shot that!
This is Spinal Tap (1984)
Nashville (1975)
Walk the Line (2005), Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Ray (2004), Cadillac Records (2008), Dreamgirls (2006)
8 Mile (2002)
Notorious (2009)
Once (2006)
What's love got to do with it (1993)
The Runaways (2010)
Velvet Goldmine (1998), Rock Star (2001)
Singles (1992)
Bird (1988), 'Round Midnight (1986), Lady Sings the Blues, New York New York
The Jazz Singer (both versions), The Rose
Blues Brothers (1980)
The Commitments (1981)
High Fidelity (2000) / Rock School (2003)/

Tons of Docs:
End of the century (2003)
I shot that
It might be loud

Rock operas/musicals

Movies:
Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006, doc)
A Star is Born (1954)
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
8 1/2 (1963), 9 (2009)
The Player (1992)
Living in Oblivion (1995)
F for Fake (O. Wells, 1975)
Hearts of Darkness (1991, doc), Burden of Dreams (1982, doc)
Cinema Paradiso (1988)
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
The Last Tycoon (R. De Niro, 1976)
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Silent Movie (1974) / The Artist (2011)
Son of Rambow (2008)
Blair Witch Project (1999)
Tristam Shandy:  A Cock and Bull Story (2006)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Stardust Memories (1980),
The Bad and the Beautiful (K. Douglas, 1952)
The Star (B. Davis, 1952)
The Last Movie (D. Hopper, 1971)
Ed Wood (1994)
Boogie Nights (1997)
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Last Action Hero (1993)
Man with a movie camera
Barton Fink (1991), Day of the Locust (1975)

We are heading home

Nell Chenault
Research Librarian for Film and Music
VCU Libraries
Virginia Commonwealth University


On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM, 
mailto:hand...@berkeley.edu>> wrote:
Hi

Wow!  Big task!  Sorta depends on the slant of the class, I think.  There
have been movies made on these themes throughout the history of film...I
your prof looking for strictly contemporary, older?  The view of pop
culture phenomena and artifacts as represented in the movies shifts
radically over time.

In any case:

For advertising (particularly Mad Men-resonate advertising), you could
consider

The Hucksters (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039477/)
Lover Come Back (1961) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055100/

Elia Kazan's Face in the Crowd is a terrific early indictment of
television's potential for fostering demogoguery

Bye Bye Birdie is sort of cool for both its gentle send-up of rock n' roll
and TV (not to mention teenagers)

Network and Broadcast News are good movie looks at TV.  The Truman Show
would also be good

I'll leave sports to Jessica


gary handman



> Dear CW,
>
> As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question
> (below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for
> feature films.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture--
> Advertising, Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If
> you could suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I
> would really appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films
> correlated to the themes of the course for the more visual learners.
>
>
> Sarah McCleskey
> sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu
> 
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve
> as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>


Gary Handman
hand...@berkeley.edu

“Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.”
--Groucho Marx


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
pres

[Videolib] pop culture

[handman]

Ok, yeah, I'm retired...but...heheh

Don't forget MRCs videographies



http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/musicmovies.html
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/sports.html
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/journalistsmovies.html
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/moviesaboutmovies.html


Gary Handman
hand...@berkeley.edu

“Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.”
--Groucho Marx


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Nellie J Chenault]

How about:  Incredible Shrinking Woman (Lilly Tomlin, 1981) covering
advertising, technology, and consumerism

*Advertising:*
Crazy People (D. Moore, 1990)
Nothing in Common (T. Hanks, J. Gleason, 1986)
Suits (R. Klein, 1999)

*Television*: 
Videodrome (1983)
Soap Dish (1991)
ED TV (1999)
Quiz Show (1994), Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

*Pop Music:  *
La Vie en Rose (2007)
Footloose
Hairspray
Farinelli (1994) 
Hard Days Night (1964)
Almost Famous (2000)
Jailhouse Rock, Rock Around the Clock
Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) 
I shot that!
This is Spinal Tap (1984)
Nashville (1975)
Walk the Line (2005), Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Ray (2004), Cadillac Records (2008), Dreamgirls (2006)
8 Mile (2002)
Notorious (2009)
Once (2006)
What's love got to do with it (1993)
The Runaways (2010)
Velvet Goldmine (1998), Rock Star (2001)
Singles (1992)
Bird (1988), 'Round Midnight (1986), Lady Sings the Blues, New York New York
The Jazz Singer (both versions), The Rose
Blues Brothers (1980)
The Commitments (1981)
High Fidelity (2000) / Rock School (2003)/

Tons of Docs:
End of the century (2003)
I shot that
It might be loud

Rock operas/musicals

*Movies:*
Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006, doc)
A Star is Born (1954)
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
8 1/2 (1963), 9 (2009)
The Player (1992)
Living in Oblivion (1995)
F for Fake (O. Wells, 1975)
Hearts of Darkness (1991, doc), Burden of Dreams (1982, doc)
Cinema Paradiso (1988)
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
The Last Tycoon (R. De Niro, 1976)
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Silent Movie (1974) / The Artist (2011)
Son of Rambow (2008)
Blair Witch Project (1999)
Tristam Shandy:  A Cock and Bull Story (2006)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Stardust Memories (1980),
The Bad and the Beautiful (K. Douglas, 1952)
The Star (B. Davis, 1952)
The Last Movie (D. Hopper, 1971)
Ed Wood (1994)
Boogie Nights (1997)
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Last Action Hero (1993)
Man with a movie camera
Barton Fink (1991), Day of the Locust (1975)

We are heading home

Nell Chenault
Research Librarian for Film and Music
VCU Libraries
Virginia Commonwealth University


On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM,  wrote:

> Hi
>
> Wow!  Big task!  Sorta depends on the slant of the class, I think.  There
> have been movies made on these themes throughout the history of film...I
> your prof looking for strictly contemporary, older?  The view of pop
> culture phenomena and artifacts as represented in the movies shifts
> radically over time.
>
> In any case:
>
> For advertising (particularly Mad Men-resonate advertising), you could
> consider
>
> The Hucksters (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039477/)
> Lover Come Back (1961) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055100/
>
> Elia Kazan's Face in the Crowd is a terrific early indictment of
> television's potential for fostering demogoguery
>
> Bye Bye Birdie is sort of cool for both its gentle send-up of rock n' roll
> and TV (not to mention teenagers)
>
> Network and Broadcast News are good movie looks at TV.  The Truman Show
> would also be good
>
> I'll leave sports to Jessica
>
>
> gary handman
>
>
>
> > Dear CW,
> >
> > As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question
> > (below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for
> > feature films.
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> > I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture--
> > Advertising, Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If
> > you could suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes
> I
> > would really appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films
> > correlated to the themes of the course for the more visual learners.
> >
> >
> > Sarah McCleskey
> > sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu
> > 
> >
> > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> > issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> > control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> > libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve
> > as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel
> of
> > communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> > producers and distributors.
> >
>
>
> Gary Handman
> hand...@berkeley.edu
>
> “Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.”
> --Groucho Marx
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as
> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and 

Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

[Stanton, Kim]

Hi Lorraine, 

I'll occasionally meet with an MFA Documentary Film student who is interested 
in distribution or promotion avenues for their thesis film. Depending on the 
content,  I'll name  a few educational  film distributor that take filmmaker 
submissions and advise the student to contact them.  The NMM Exhibitors list is 
a good place to start: http://www.nmm.net/2012-exhibitors/  I also mention New 
Day's coop model and the idea of self-distribution. 

I'll also mention educational review sites like EMRO, Booklist, VideoLibrarian, 
etc. 

I hope this helps. 


Kim Stanton
Head, Media Library
University of North Texas
kim.stan...@unt.edu
P: (940) 565-4832
F: (940) 369-7396


-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:16 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

All, 

Thanks everyone so far for your suggestions.  I didn't get a  lot of chatter, 
so I'm thinking you all don't have much to say on the matter.  I'm not trying 
to hype his film, I'm just trying to help him understand the world of 
distribution and thought you all may have some wisdom.

Thanks again,
lorraine

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:27 PM
To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

I'm nowhere near knowledgeable about this, but I have had several people in the 
past ask me how to get their films to a bigger audience.  I recommended that 
they submit their films to Booklist, Library Journal and Video Librarian for 
review.  They might not review it, but if they did, a lot of librarians would 
see it.  Also, see if any of the major distributors - Midwest, B&T, AEC, etc, 
would carry it.  It looks interesting, and the few reviews on Amazon were very 
positive.  And, it doesn't cost an arm or two legs!  

Becky Tatar
Periodicals/Audiovisuals
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL   60505
Phone: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 10:48 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

Hello CW,

I have a faculty member who made a film and is trying to get distribution.  
It's been in festivals, and he has it for sale on Amazon, but he was hoping to 
get a bit more play out of it with universities, libraries,  museums because it 
hits so many disciplines.

My thoughts were getting distributors that focus on schools that purchase 
educational films, such as Kino, Docurama, maybe Microcinema.  Also, contacting 
each one of the more independent distributors.

Here is the link, so you can see what I'm talking about 
http://humanities.case.edu/media/eventGuides/191_Frederick_Lewis_Guide.pdf  
Reading this may lead you to think he  'should' know what he's doing, but I 
think this particular film is his baby, and he wants it to get more play.

I realize we are not distributors, but I wondered if you had any sage or even 
unsage advice you could offer. It would be greatly appreciated.  Please let me 
know if I overstepped my bounds here.  

Thanks a lot
lorraine


lorraine wochna
Alden Library, Ohio University
Instruction Coordinator
Subjects:  African American Studies | English | Film |Theatre
T: 740 597 1238
http://libguides.library.ohiou.edu/profile/lorraine





VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

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Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

[Bob Norris]

Hi Lorraine,

I know John McLean Media has carried this title for about 5 years. Is John only 
handling television? Is there any other current distribution other than Amazon? 
It is harder to get distribution the more a title has already been exploited. 
Plus the $40 price point presents a problem.

I'd say you are correct to pursue distributor's such as Kino. Look at the 
National Media Market exhibiting partners for other options. Midwest, etc. 
typically will not purchase from an individual or entity selling a single title.

Good luck,
Bob

Robert A. Norris
Managing Director
Film Ideas, Inc.
Phone:  (847) 419-0255
Email:  b...@filmideas.com
Web:www.filmideas.com

On Aug 30, 2012, at 1:23 PM, videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu wrote:

> 
> From: "Wochna, Lorraine" 
> Date: August 30, 2012 1:16:16 PM CDT
> To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution
> Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> 
> 
> All, 
> 
> Thanks everyone so far for your suggestions.  I didn't get a  lot of chatter, 
> so I'm thinking you all don't have much to say on the matter.  I'm not trying 
> to hype his film, I'm just trying to help him understand the world of 
> distribution and thought you all may have some wisdom.
> 
> Thanks again,
> lorraine
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:27 PM
> To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution
> 
> I'm nowhere near knowledgeable about this, but I have had several people in 
> the past ask me how to get their films to a bigger audience.  I recommended 
> that they submit their films to Booklist, Library Journal and Video Librarian 
> for review.  They might not review it, but if they did, a lot of librarians 
> would see it.  Also, see if any of the major distributors - Midwest, B&T, 
> AEC, etc, would carry it.  It looks interesting, and the few reviews on 
> Amazon were very positive.  And, it doesn't cost an arm or two legs!  
> 
> Becky Tatar
> Periodicals/Audiovisuals
> Aurora Public Library
> 1 E. Benton Street
> Aurora, IL   60505
> Phone: 630-264-4100
> FAX: 630-896-3209
> blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
> www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 10:48 AM
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Subject: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution
> 
> Hello CW,
> 
> I have a faculty member who made a film and is trying to get distribution.  
> It's been in festivals, and he has it for sale on Amazon, but he was hoping 
> to get a bit more play out of it with universities, libraries,  museums 
> because it hits so many disciplines.
> 
> My thoughts were getting distributors that focus on schools that purchase 
> educational films, such as Kino, Docurama, maybe Microcinema.  Also, 
> contacting each one of the more independent distributors.
> 
> Here is the link, so you can see what I'm talking about 
> http://humanities.case.edu/media/eventGuides/191_Frederick_Lewis_Guide.pdf  
> Reading this may lead you to think he  'should' know what he's doing, but I 
> think this particular film is his baby, and he wants it to get more play.
> 
> I realize we are not distributors, but I wondered if you had any sage or even 
> unsage advice you could offer. It would be greatly appreciated.  Please let 
> me know if I overstepped my bounds here.  
> 
> Thanks a lot
> lorraine
> 
> 
> lorraine wochna
> Alden Library, Ohio University
> Instruction Coordinator
> Subjects:  African American Studies | English | Film |Theatre
> T: 740 597 1238
> http://libguides.library.ohiou.edu/profile/lorraine
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Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Mike Tribby]

>Oh, and Slap Shot

Defintiely Slap Shot. Also, perhaps: Eight Men Out and Semi-Tough, both of 
which spill over into other Pop Culture themes.

For pop music I'd suggest adding Get Crazy, which lampoons several genres of 
pop music, and Rock 'n' Roll High School, just because I still like the 
Ramones-- not to mention the idea of blowing up one's high school.


Mike Tribby
Senior Cataloger
Quality Books Inc.
The Best of America's Independent Presses

mailto:mike.tri...@quality-books.com


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Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

[Judith Dancoff]

>From my perspective as a film distribution consultant, I find that with the
advent of the internet, a lot of filmmakers are branching out to
do-it-themselves, or are hiring consultants to do-it-themselves in their
place.  One can also strike a middle ground.  For example, I often set my
clients up with a strong DIY platform and walk them through the first
campaign, preparing them to take over down the road.

Academic DIY is different from placing your film with an academic
distributor in that the percentage taken by the consultant is a lot less
and the method very different.  While a distributor essentially puts you in
a catalogue that buyers use to make a purchase, diy distribution will put
your film front and center with targeted email campaigns for several
campaign cycles--basically for as long as the film sells.  Some
distributors will also do this, but only while the film is a new release.
 Thus DIY is ultimately more successful at the number of films it can place
and more lucrative to the filmmaker.

You can find an article I wrote about the process in the spring issue of
the IDA magazine:
http://www.documentary.org/magazine/getting-your-film-ready-school-it
’s-academic-diy

The blog on my website also has several entries that speak to this directly.

Good luck!

Judith Dancoff
NewFilmMarketing.com
Breakthrough Strategies for Academic DIY
Los Angeles, CA
323-225-5633

On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Wochna, Lorraine  wrote:

> All,
>
> Thanks everyone so far for your suggestions.  I didn't get a  lot of
> chatter, so I'm thinking you all don't have much to say on the matter.  I'm
> not trying to hype his film, I'm just trying to help him understand the
> world of distribution and thought you all may have some wisdom.
>
> Thanks again,
> lorraine
>
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:
> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:27 PM
> To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution
>
> I'm nowhere near knowledgeable about this, but I have had several people
> in the past ask me how to get their films to a bigger audience.  I
> recommended that they submit their films to Booklist, Library Journal and
> Video Librarian for review.  They might not review it, but if they did, a
> lot of librarians would see it.  Also, see if any of the major distributors
> - Midwest, B&T, AEC, etc, would carry it.  It looks interesting, and the
> few reviews on Amazon were very positive.  And, it doesn't cost an arm or
> two legs!
>
> Becky Tatar
> Periodicals/Audiovisuals
> Aurora Public Library
> 1 E. Benton Street
> Aurora, IL   60505
> Phone: 630-264-4100
> FAX: 630-896-3209
> blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
> www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
>
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:
> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 10:48 AM
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Subject: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution
>
> Hello CW,
>
> I have a faculty member who made a film and is trying to get distribution.
>  It's been in festivals, and he has it for sale on Amazon, but he was
> hoping to get a bit more play out of it with universities, libraries,
>  museums because it hits so many disciplines.
>
> My thoughts were getting distributors that focus on schools that purchase
> educational films, such as Kino, Docurama, maybe Microcinema.  Also,
> contacting each one of the more independent distributors.
>
> Here is the link, so you can see what I'm talking about
> http://humanities.case.edu/media/eventGuides/191_Frederick_Lewis_Guide.pdf 
> Reading this may lead you to think he  'should' know what he's doing, but
> I think this particular film is his baby, and he wants it to get more play.
>
> I realize we are not distributors, but I wondered if you had any sage or
> even unsage advice you could offer. It would be greatly appreciated.
>  Please let me know if I overstepped my bounds here.
>
> Thanks a lot
> lorraine
>
>
> lorraine wochna
> Alden Library, Ohio University
> Instruction Coordinator
> Subjects:  African American Studies | English | Film |Theatre
> T: 740 597 1238
> http://libguides.library.ohiou.edu/profile/lorraine
>
>
>
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as
> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and ev

Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[handman]

Hi

Wow!  Big task!  Sorta depends on the slant of the class, I think.  There
have been movies made on these themes throughout the history of film...I
your prof looking for strictly contemporary, older?  The view of pop
culture phenomena and artifacts as represented in the movies shifts
radically over time.

In any case:

For advertising (particularly Mad Men-resonate advertising), you could
consider

The Hucksters (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039477/)
Lover Come Back (1961) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055100/

Elia Kazan's Face in the Crowd is a terrific early indictment of
television's potential for fostering demogoguery

Bye Bye Birdie is sort of cool for both its gentle send-up of rock n' roll
and TV (not to mention teenagers)

Network and Broadcast News are good movie looks at TV.  The Truman Show
would also be good

I'll leave sports to Jessica


gary handman



> Dear CW,
>
> As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question
> (below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for
> feature films.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture--
> Advertising, Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If
> you could suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I
> would really appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films
> correlated to the themes of the course for the more visual learners.
>
>
> Sarah McCleskey
> sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu
> 
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve
> as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>


Gary Handman
hand...@berkeley.edu

“Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.”
--Groucho Marx


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Re: [Videolib] need tim suggestions

[Wochna, Lorraine]

Advertising:  Spurlock's, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Technology OR Television:  Idiocracy,
Pop Music:  Awesome; I f*ckin shot that!


-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Deg Farrelly
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:49 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] need tim suggestions

Some suggestions

Advertising:  The Hucksters, Thank you for Smoking

Television:  Max Headroom, Quiz Show, Pleasantville,

Popular Music:  Take your pick, too many to be specific

Technology:  Social Network

Sports and Movies:  Is that "Sports and Movies" or "Sports," and "Movies"?

Sports:  Brian's Song, Pat and Mike (Hepburn/Tracy),

Movies:  Singin' in the Rain

deg farrelly, Media Librarian
Arizona State University Libraries
Hayden Library C1H1
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe, Arizona  85287-1006
Phone:  602.332.3103







On 8/30/12 9:25 AM, "videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu"
 wrote:

>Dear CW,
>
>As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question 
>(below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking 
>for feature films.
>
>Thanks!!
>
>I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- 
>Advertising, Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. 
>If you could suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each of these 
>themes I would really appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus 
>with films correlated to the themes of the course for the more visual learners.
>
>
>Sarah McCleskey
>sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

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Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Haller, Dorcas W.]

Oh, and Slap Shot.

Dusty

Dorcas Haller
Librarian/ Professor/ Department Chair
Community College of Rhode Island Library
1 Hilton Street, Providence RI 02905
401-455-6085 (phone)  401-455-6087 (fax)
dhal...@ccri.edu

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] 
On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky [blt...@aurora.lib.il.us]
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 2:09 PM
To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
Subject: Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

Hi!

Advertising AND TV – The Thrill of it All with Doris Day and James Garner,
Also   - It Could Happen to You
Pop Music & TV – Bye Bye Birdie, Rock Around the Clock
Television – A Face in the Crowd
Technology – Tucker
Sports – Breaking Away, It Happens Every Spring – baseball, Pride of the 
Yankees, The Knuke Rockne Story, Horse Feathers, A Day at the Races

Hope this helps, and is what you’re looking for.  (Had to include those 2 Marx 
Brothers titles!)

Becky Tatar
Periodicals/Audiovisuals
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL   60505
Phone: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 11:13 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions

Dear CW,

As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question (below).  
Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for feature films.

Thanks!!

I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films correlated to the 
themes of the course for the more visual learners.

Sarah McCleskey
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu



VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Haller, Dorcas W.]

Sports: Hoosiers, Bad News Bears, Cool Runnings

Dusty Haller

Dorcas Haller
Librarian/ Professor/ Department Chair
Community College of Rhode Island Library
1 Hilton Street, Providence RI 02905
401-455-6085 (phone)  401-455-6087 (fax)
dhal...@ccri.edu

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] 
On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky [blt...@aurora.lib.il.us]
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 2:09 PM
To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
Subject: Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

Hi!

Advertising AND TV – The Thrill of it All with Doris Day and James Garner,
Also   - It Could Happen to You
Pop Music & TV – Bye Bye Birdie, Rock Around the Clock
Television – A Face in the Crowd
Technology – Tucker
Sports – Breaking Away, It Happens Every Spring – baseball, Pride of the 
Yankees, The Knuke Rockne Story, Horse Feathers, A Day at the Races

Hope this helps, and is what you’re looking for.  (Had to include those 2 Marx 
Brothers titles!)

Becky Tatar
Periodicals/Audiovisuals
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL   60505
Phone: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 11:13 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions

Dear CW,

As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question (below).  
Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for feature films.

Thanks!!

I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films correlated to the 
themes of the course for the more visual learners.

Sarah McCleskey
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu



VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

[Wochna, Lorraine]

All, 

Thanks everyone so far for your suggestions.  I didn't get a  lot of chatter, 
so I'm thinking you all don't have much to say on the matter.  I'm not trying 
to hype his film, I'm just trying to help him understand the world of 
distribution and thought you all may have some wisdom.

Thanks again,
lorraine

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:27 PM
To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
Subject: Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

I'm nowhere near knowledgeable about this, but I have had several people in the 
past ask me how to get their films to a bigger audience.  I recommended that 
they submit their films to Booklist, Library Journal and Video Librarian for 
review.  They might not review it, but if they did, a lot of librarians would 
see it.  Also, see if any of the major distributors - Midwest, B&T, AEC, etc, 
would carry it.  It looks interesting, and the few reviews on Amazon were very 
positive.  And, it doesn't cost an arm or two legs!  

Becky Tatar
Periodicals/Audiovisuals
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL   60505
Phone: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 10:48 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

Hello CW,

I have a faculty member who made a film and is trying to get distribution.  
It's been in festivals, and he has it for sale on Amazon, but he was hoping to 
get a bit more play out of it with universities, libraries,  museums because it 
hits so many disciplines.

My thoughts were getting distributors that focus on schools that purchase 
educational films, such as Kino, Docurama, maybe Microcinema.  Also, contacting 
each one of the more independent distributors.

Here is the link, so you can see what I'm talking about 
http://humanities.case.edu/media/eventGuides/191_Frederick_Lewis_Guide.pdf  
Reading this may lead you to think he  'should' know what he's doing, but I 
think this particular film is his baby, and he wants it to get more play.

I realize we are not distributors, but I wondered if you had any sage or even 
unsage advice you could offer. It would be greatly appreciated.  Please let me 
know if I overstepped my bounds here.  

Thanks a lot
lorraine


lorraine wochna
Alden Library, Ohio University
Instruction Coordinator
Subjects:  African American Studies | English | Film |Theatre
T: 740 597 1238
http://libguides.library.ohiou.edu/profile/lorraine





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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
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Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Tatar, Becky]

Hi!

Advertising AND TV - The Thrill of it All with Doris Day and James Garner,
Also   - It Could Happen to You
Pop Music & TV - Bye Bye Birdie, Rock Around the Clock
Television - A Face in the Crowd
Technology - Tucker
Sports - Breaking Away, It Happens Every Spring - baseball, Pride of the 
Yankees, The Knuke Rockne Story, Horse Feathers, A Day at the Races

Hope this helps, and is what you're looking for.  (Had to include those 2 Marx 
Brothers titles!)

Becky Tatar
Periodicals/Audiovisuals
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL   60505
Phone: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 11:13 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions

Dear CW,

As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question (below).  
Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for feature films.

Thanks!!

I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films correlated to the 
themes of the course for the more visual learners.

Sarah McCleskey
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] need tim suggestions

[Deg Farrelly]

Some suggestions

Advertising:  The Hucksters, Thank you for Smoking

Television:  Max Headroom, Quiz Show, Pleasantville,

Popular Music:  Take your pick, too many to be specific

Technology:  Social Network

Sports and Movies:  Is that "Sports and Movies" or "Sports," and "Movies"?

Sports:  Brian's Song, Pat and Mike (Hepburn/Tracy),

Movies:  Singin' in the Rain

deg farrelly, Media Librarian
Arizona State University Libraries
Hayden Library C1H1
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe, Arizona  85287-1006
Phone:  602.332.3103







On 8/30/12 9:25 AM, "videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu"
 wrote:

>Dear CW,
>
>As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question
>(below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for
>feature films.
>
>Thanks!!
>
>I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture--
>Advertising, Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If
>you could suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes
>I would really appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films
>correlated to the themes of the course for the more visual learners.
>
>
>Sarah McCleskey
>sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu


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Re: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

[Tatar, Becky]

I'm nowhere near knowledgeable about this, but I have had several people in the 
past ask me how to get their films to a bigger audience.  I recommended that 
they submit their films to Booklist, Library Journal and Video Librarian for 
review.  They might not review it, but if they did, a lot of librarians would 
see it.  Also, see if any of the major distributors - Midwest, B&T, AEC, etc, 
would carry it.  It looks interesting, and the few reviews on Amazon were very 
positive.  And, it doesn't cost an arm or two legs!  

Becky Tatar
Periodicals/Audiovisuals
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL   60505
Phone: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
blt...@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 10:48 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] thoughts on distribution

Hello CW,

I have a faculty member who made a film and is trying to get distribution.  
It's been in festivals, and he has it for sale on Amazon, but he was hoping to 
get a bit more play out of it with universities, libraries,  museums because it 
hits so many disciplines.

My thoughts were getting distributors that focus on schools that purchase 
educational films, such as Kino, Docurama, maybe Microcinema.  Also, contacting 
each one of the more independent distributors.

Here is the link, so you can see what I'm talking about 
http://humanities.case.edu/media/eventGuides/191_Frederick_Lewis_Guide.pdf  
Reading this may lead you to think he  'should' know what he's doing, but I 
think this particular film is his baby, and he wants it to get more play.

I realize we are not distributors, but I wondered if you had any sage or even 
unsage advice you could offer. It would be greatly appreciated.  Please let me 
know if I overstepped my bounds here.  

Thanks a lot
lorraine


lorraine wochna
Alden Library, Ohio University
Instruction Coordinator
Subjects:  African American Studies | English | Film |Theatre
T: 740 597 1238
http://libguides.library.ohiou.edu/profile/lorraine





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Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Benjamin Crossley-Marra]

Hi Sarah,

I can recommend a few documentaries from the Zeitgeist catalogue:

Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media:
https://zeitgeistfilms.com/film.php?directoryname=manufacturingconsent

The Corporation:
https://zeitgeistfilms.com/film.php?directoryname=corporation

Afghan Star:
https://zeitgeistfilms.com/film.php?directoryname=afghanstar

All the Best,
Ben


Benjamin Crossley-Marra
Zeitgeist Films Ltd.
247 Centre St, 2nd fl
New York, NY 10013
P: 212-274-1989
F: 212-274-1644 
http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com





On Aug 30, 2012, at 12:25 PM, elizabeth mcmahon wrote:

For advertising, there's the classic "Sweet Smell of Success," but  
my favorite quirky, indicting film is "How to Get Ahead in  
Advertising" with Richard E. Grant. Re: music, there's so many.  
"Smithereens," "Times Square" "Desperately Seeking Susan" "This is  
Spinal Tap." Just way too many to name. You should look in  
Halliwell's or the back of Time Out for subjects. Television, that  
semi good film with Jim Carey where he lives his life being filmed,  
there was another variation on that theme made a couple of years  
later, just cannot think of the titles. Bet you get great responses!


Elizabeth

From: Sarah E. McCleskey 
To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:13 PM
Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions

Dear CW,

As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this  
question (below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think  
she's looking for feature films.


Thanks!!

I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture--  
Advertising, Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and  
Movies. If you could suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each  
of these themes I would really appreciate it---I like to enhance my  
syllabus with films correlated to the themes of the course for the  
more visual learners.



Sarah McCleskey
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu


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and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It  
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video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between  
libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and  
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acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current  
and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It  
is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for  
video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between  
libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and  
distributors.


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Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Michael May]

Advertising -- Crazy People
Television -- Network
Popular Music -- Coal Miner's Daughter
Technology -- Modern Times
Sports -- Raging Bull
Movies -- Sunset Boulevard

Mike in Dubuque

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 11:13 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions

Dear CW,

As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question (below).  
Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for feature films.

Thanks!!

I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films correlated to the 
themes of the course for the more visual learners.

Sarah McCleskey
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Elizabeth Stanley]

Hi, Sarah,

Although these three are not feature films, they may help to enhance her 
course/syllabus:

For advertising, AFFLUENZA. http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/affl.html

For Technology, BARBERSHOP PUNK. http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/bpunk.html

For Movies, FOR THE LOVE OF MOVIES. 
http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/flm.html

Feel free to call me if you have questions.  We also offer digital streaming 
licenses for all titles.

Elizabeth Stanley
Bullfrog Films
800-543-3764


From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:13 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions

Dear CW,

As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question (below).  
Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for feature films.

Thanks!!

I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films correlated to the 
themes of the course for the more visual learners.


Sarah McCleskey
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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distributors.

Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[John Streepy]

There are so many choices: 

Sports -- I'd go with Miracle because it is a good film and it also covered 
huge popular culture moment. 
Advertising -- I can not think of any beyond the ones mentioned by Elizabeth. 
Popular Music -- For pure cheese factor but it did highlight a time in our 
history "Thank God It's Friday"  It may be disco, but remember, those who do 
not learn about the past are doomed to repeat it. 
Technology -- I can't think of the title, but there was a movie with Greg 
Kinear who played a person who came up with windshield wiper technology that 
was supposed to be pretty good.   
Movies -- Singin' in the rain; the entrenchment of the studio system with the 
dawn of the talkies.  A fantastic movie to boot. 

regards 
jhs


John H. Streepy

Library-Government Publications
James E. Brooks Library
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA  98926-7548

(509) 963-2861
http://www.lib.cwu.edu/Documents

"Hand to hand combat just goes with the territory.
All part of being a librarian" -- James Turner "Rex Libris"

Transitus profusum est nocens!





>>> "Sarah E. McCleskey"  8/30/2012 9:13 AM >>>

Dear CW,

As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question (below).  
Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for feature films.

Thanks!!

I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films correlated to the 
themes of the course for the more visual learners.




Sarah McCleskey
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu 



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distributors.

Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[Jessica Rosner]

It's Always Fair Weather is a much neglected take off of Advertising TV.
music and American in the 50s.
TRY IT.

On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Sarah E. McCleskey <
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu> wrote:

>  Dear CW,
>
> As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question
> (below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for
> feature films.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture--
> Advertising, Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If
> you could suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I
> would really appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films
> correlated to the themes of the course for the more visual learners.
>
>
>  Sarah McCleskey
> sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu
>   --
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as
> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
>
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Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[elizabeth mcmahon]

And of course, Putney Swope.

Elizabeth


>
> From: elizabeth mcmahon 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:25 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions
>  
>
>For advertising, there's the classic "Sweet Smell of Success," but my favorite 
>quirky, indicting film is "How to Get Ahead in Advertising" with Richard E. 
>Grant. Re: music, there's so many. "Smithereens," "Times Square" "Desperately 
>Seeking Susan" "This is Spinal Tap." Just way too many to name. You should 
>look in Halliwell's or the back of Time Out for subjects. Television, that 
>semi good film with Jim Carey where he lives his life being filmed, there was 
>another variation on that theme made a couple of years later, just cannot 
>think of the titles. Bet you get great responses!
>
>Elizabeth
>
>
>
>>
>> From: Sarah E. McCleskey 
>>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>>Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:13 PM
>>Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions
>>  
>>
>> 
>>Dear CW,
>>
>>As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question 
>>(below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for 
>>feature films.
>>
>>Thanks!!
>>
>>I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
>>Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could 
>>suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
>>appreciate it---I like to enhance
 my syllabus with films correlated to the themes of the course for the more 
visual learners.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Sarah McCleskey
>>sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu   
>>
>>
>> 
>>   
>>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
>>relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
>>preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
>>related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
>>working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
>>between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
>>distributors.
>>
>>
>>   
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
>relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
>preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
>related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
>working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
>between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
>distributors.
>
>
>   VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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distributors.

Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[elizabeth mcmahon]

For advertising, there's the classic "Sweet Smell of Success," but my favorite 
quirky, indicting film is "How to Get Ahead in Advertising" with Richard E. 
Grant. Re: music, there's so many. "Smithereens," "Times Square" "Desperately 
Seeking Susan" "This is Spinal Tap." Just way too many to name. You should look 
in Halliwell's or the back of Time Out for subjects. Television, that semi good 
film with Jim Carey where he lives his life being filmed, there was another 
variation on that theme made a couple of years later, just cannot think of the 
titles. Bet you get great responses!

Elizabeth


>
> From: Sarah E. McCleskey 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:13 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions
>  
>
> 
>Dear CW,
>
>As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question 
>(below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for 
>feature films.
>
>Thanks!!
>
>I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
>Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
>1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
>appreciate it---I like to enhance
 my syllabus with films correlated to the themes of the course for the more 
visual learners.
>
>
>
>
>Sarah McCleskey
>sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu   
>
>
> 
>   
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
>relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
>preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
>related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
>working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
>between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
>distributors.
>
>
>   VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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[Videolib] need film suggestions

[Sarah E. McCleskey]

Dear CW,

As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question (below).  
Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for feature films.

Thanks!!

I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
appreciate it---I like to enhance my syllabus with films correlated to the 
themes of the course for the more visual learners.


Sarah McCleskey
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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