"Distribution or Bust!" Boot Camp. 2 Day Intensive Workshop Exploring Modern Film Distribution Platforms as Crucial Strategy for Your Feature. Feb. 26-28, 2016.

Alumni Arts Presents and Cohab Host Oscar Caliber Film Workshop Learn how to sell your next movie by using cutting edge distribution strategies. "Distribution or Bust!" Boot Camp: A local (and national) ensemble of behind-the-camera guest stars bring their 'bling' to a down and dirty, intensive “in the trenches” style Workshop that focuses on maximizing sales with modern film distribution platforms. Shreveport, LA, February 26-28, 2016 (Oscar weekend).

Shreveport, LA, February 02, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Alumni Arts Presents and Co-Hab host Film Workshop

Learn how to sell your next movie by using cutting edge distribution strategies.

"Distribution or Bust!" Boot Camp: A local (and national) ensemble of behind-the-camera guest stars bring their 'bling' to a down and dirty, intensive “in the trenches” style Workshop that focuses on maximizing sales with modern film distribution platforms. Shreveport, LA, February 26-28, 2016.

It's OSCAR Weekend again but this time Cohab (Workplace of the Future/ Co-working space) based in Shreveport) and Alumni Arts Presents (a soon to be launching Shreveport-based Occupational Institute & Feature Production Studio) have partnered up and are putting on AAP's first 'Kickoff' Workshop in Shreveport celebrating the golden awards weekend by having recruited top-tier, talented above-the-line speakers and instructors: possibilities include Jack Sholder (Nightmare on Elm Street 2, The Hidden, Alone in the Dark), Jim Hayes (Austin Powers, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, Lost Highway, Mr. Brooks, Panic Room), Phillip Brooks (Ruby and the Dragon, This is a Microphone), Jeffrey Goodman (Last Lullaby), Benjamin Brant Bickham (Don't Kill It, Girls Gone Bayou, Jeff Who Lives at Home, White Rabbit), Cheryl Wicker (God's Not Dead), Glen Grefe (Snitch, Nutcracker), Susie Labry (Scream Queens) and many more which will train and drill you for the reality of the ferocious fight on the front lines of the modern distribution sales war.

Some topics include:

maximizing the online environment
Tax Credits - latest news
approaching buyers
planning cost-effectively
using press and public relations
creating brochures, posters
matching distributors’ needs
successful film marketing
branding your films as a product
self distribution
new platforms
new sales agents and vendors
old school vs new school
VR (virtual reality) format
NETFLIX news: SVOD acquisition
Distribution brokers
iPhone features

Continental breakfast, lunch included, snacks/ appetizers, mixer drink tickets, a special screening, swag and door prizes.

Other possible Special Guest Speakers on the agenda include: Arlena Acree, John Chambers, Alexandyr Kent, Brady Blade, Stephen Porter, Jack Skyyler, Rob Smith, Jane Ryder, Deb Hollis, Vivi Grey, Travis Champagne, Jim Weter, Christopher Raines, Duane P. Craig, Jason Stephenson and more.

Workshop Specs (Cohab, Shreveport, LA):
Feb. 26: Mixer, 5:30-7:30pm (Cohab)
Feb. 27: Workshop, Day 1, 9:30-5:30pm(Cohab); Mixer (Stray Cats)
Feb. 28: Workshop , Day 2 10:30-1:30pm (Cohab); Special Screening

Cost is VIP $249; Standard $199; Early Bird $179. *Ask us about Military, Group, Student, Senior rates.
VIP: Same as standard plus 1on1 Counseling, Deluxe Swag, VIP Seating, "Oscar" trophy, cigar.
Standard: Reserved seat, Swag, Drink Mixer, Meals, Reserved dining table, shuttle service, door prize.
Early Bird: Same as standard

For Reservations and tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/distribution-or-bust-feature-film-boot-camp-2016-tickets-20991361728

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Alumni Arts Presents (AAP) "Level Up to Gold", an accelerated occupational and educational film institute, offers talented and committed hopefuls an opportunity to acquire a unique set of valuable skills in feature film production. Our mission and branding statement says it all: “Level Up to Gold”! AAP empowers the students to acquire their unique set of skills through “on the job” feature film production. Upon successful completion of the program, they are "leveled up" with industry feature film credit and AAP's Golden Guild membership, which includes actual royalties from the distribution and sales of it 'Golden Ticket' studio brand, plus labor referrals for future industry work.

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