Film Industry Insights
1.
Which continent are you on?
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Australia
2.
Which area of the industry do you primarily work in?
Production, Above the line
Production, Below the line
Sales
Marketing
Distribution
Financing
Festivals
Development
Post-Production
Agent
Actor
Ancillary Markets
Filmmaking is not my primary source of income
Other (please specify)
3.
How long have you been in the industry?
Less than a year
1-5 years
5-10 years
10-20 years
20+ years
4.
What information do you feel is vital in making a great film?
Great Stories
Great Characters
Inspiring locations
Industry trends
Top talent
Audience demographics
Distribution strategy
Marketing strategy
Sales trends
Successful comparable films
Audience feedback
Understanding the target audience
Understanding social/cultural trends
Genre trends
Financing strategy
Audience viewing trends
Other (please specify)
5.
What is the most important element you can have to make your film a marketable/financial success?
6.
Do you use IMDBpro or any other paid databases for information?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
7.
Do you believe in audience feedback and participation in filmmaking?
Yes, I believe in treating the audience like a respected customer of the industry
No, I believe in the adage "the audience doesn't know what it wants until it sees it"
Other (please specify)
8.
Please indicate frustrations you have experienced in converting your ideas into marketable films
Hiring a producer
Attracting people with a common vision
Getting a sales company attached
Knowing what people are looking for in the industry
Having a strategy for my film
Understanding market trends
Understanding audience behaviour
Creating a compelling package
Attracting desired cast
Understanding how sales agents value films
Creating enticing pitch material
Putting together packages for financiers
Writing grant applications
Getting a foot in the door
Proving my film will find its audience
Finding compelling IP
Other (please specify)
9.
Please explain any other barriers or issues you have experienced in the film industry. What tools could help you make better progress in your career?
Current Progress,
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