The Truth about Sales Agents

Hosted by producer, filmmaker, and Distribution Advocates co-founder Avril Speaks, the Distribution Advocates Presents podcast includes conversations with independent film industry leaders and advocates on pressing topics. Featuring filmmaker Pat Murphy, entertainment attorney Orly Ravid, Columbia Film School’s Alece Oxendine, filmmaker Set Hernandez, Distribution Advocates co-founder Abby Sun, film distributor and producer Efuru Flowers, and publicist Kaila Sarah Hier, this episode addresses the role of sales agents in rights deals, with information on shifts in dealing with agents and on the distribution process—festival, educational, theatrical, and video on demand—both domestic and international. Discussion participants question elements of the distribution system and how filmmakers can be more active in reaching their audiences.