Q&A: How do independent movies (straight to video or …) make their money?
by labanex
Question by FAshionPassion: How do independent movies (straight to video or …) make their money?
specifically million dollar budget movies. Do they sell to networks (television channels?) or sell to Blockbusters/netflix/hollywood video?
Best answer:
Answer by Film Jedi
Right…they sell distribution rights to a theatrical distributor or a DVD company, as well as overseas rights (to show the film in other country) and what are called “ancillary rights” (i.e. cable TV, etc.)
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