Wondering how to get national AND international distribution for your film? Listen as Dan Mirvish, award-winning writer, producer and director shares how he got more than 60 theathers for the premier of his film 18 1/2.
In addition to his vast knowledge of film distribution and the business side of filmmaking, Dan is the co-founder of Slam Dance, the film festival that showed up on the steps of Sundance in the early 90s and has been making a way for first time directors since. Dan shares how to get your feature qualified for the Oscars, his take on people "stealing" your script and more.
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