2023 Minding Your (Movie) Business

What's My Distribution Strategy? Streaming vs. Theatrical Release - A Director's Perspective with Yoruba Richen

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What's My Distribution Strategy?

Streaming vs. Theatrical Release - A Director's Perspective with Yoruba Richen


Thursday, March 16th from 7 - 8pm ET


The right distribution strategy takes your film to success – and we show you how! The first event in March on Washington Film Festival's free virtual workshop series kicks off on March 16th to set you up for success with a great distribution plan. The workshop features a special conversation with Yoruba Richen, award-winning documentary filmmaker with work featured on Netflix & HBO, and director of Peacock Original The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks. The conversation is moderated by March on Washington Film Festival Artistic Director Isisara Bey. Free with registration; Advance RSVP required.


In this workshop, you’ll learn:

How to secure distribution for your film

The pros and cons of theatrical distribution vs. streaming platforms

Important strategies when selecting a streaming platform

Do's and don'ts for emerging filmmakers to know about the distribution process


For the third consecutive year, March on Washington Film Festival’s three-part virtual workshop series, “Minding Your Movie Business,” brings together renowned Hollywood professionals in the field offering insider, real-world information to emerging filmmakers. The workshop series fosters open and honest conversations about issues that historically underrepresented storytellers face within the industry and provides vital resources for filmmakers.

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