Distribution - Further Research

Friday, 23, June

What is a usual release strategy for Hollywood big-budget films:
-Discovered at film festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, and Toronto
-They were financed by Fox Searchlight (Now Disney owned), or now-defunct specialty labels
-Major studios are pushing to prioritise streaming films, there is less focus on having movie theatre attendance
-Big 5 films tend to experience a decrease in revenue in their second week of release
-They still distribute to thousands of theatres

What are some examples of Indi films that did really well:
-Parasite 
Revenue: $262.7 Million 
-The Favourite
Revenue: $95 Million 
-Darkest Hour
Revenue: $150.2 Million 
-Won't You be My Neighbour?
Revenue: $22.8 Million 
-Moonlight  
Revenue: $65.3 Million


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