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ORIGINAL CONTENT PRODUCED BY BUFFALO 8

  • Dead of Night
    Starring: Lance Henriksen, Matthew Lawrence, Jake Etheridge and Colby Crain

    Alone and isolated at the family ranch, Tommy and his sister June suddenly find themselves being terrorized and hunted by a pair of nomadic killers.

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    Teacher
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    Starring: David Dastmalchian, Kevin Pollak, Curtis Edward Jackson
    Director: Adam Dick

    A high school English teacher goes to disturbing lengths to protect his favorite students from bullies.

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    The Flood
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    Starring: Lena Headey, Amira Ghazalla, Jack Gordon
    Director: Anthony Woodley

    A hardened immigration officer decides the fate of a dangerous asylum seeker.

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    Little Men
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    CASE STUDY
    Starring: Greg Kinnear, Alfred Molina, Jennifer Ehle
    Director: Ira Sachs

    A new pair of best friends have their bond tested by their parents’ battle over a dress shop lease.

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    As You Are
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    Starring: Charlie Heaton, Mary Stuart Masterson, Amanda Stenberg
    Director: Miles Joris-Peyrafitte
    Buffalo 8 Involvement: Production Services provided

    Set in the early 1990’s, “As You Are” is the telling and retelling of a relationship between three teenagers as it traces the course of their friendship through a construction of disparate memories prompted by a police investigation.

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    The Con Is On
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    Starring: Uma Thurman, Sofia Vergara, Tim Roth, Parker Posey
    Director: James Oakley

    In an effort to avoid paying off a massive gambling debt to a notorious mobster in England, a couple flees to Los Angeles and hatch a jewel theft plot.

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    Land of Leopold
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    Starring: Ray Wise, Chris Pinkalla, Scottie Thompson, Drake Shannon
    Director: Akis Konstantakopoulos
    Buffalo 8 Involvement: Development services provided, produced by B8 Production Services and post-production handled by B8 Post-Production Services

    Leopold Rawlins is a troubled drifter suffering from a bad past and worse present. Living in & out of prison and out on the streets, Leopold winds up being deemed insane by the state and sent to the Milton Way House. Searching for redemption, Leopold uncovers new unlikely friends and an adventure that tests his limits.

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    Rodney King
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    Starring: Roger Guenveur Smith
    Director: Spike Lee, A Spike Lee Joint
    Buffalo 8 Involvement: Development services provided, B8 Management packaging services provided, B8 Production Services provided

    Roger Guenveur Smith performs his one man show focusing on the life and times of Rodney King.

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    Valley of Bones
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    Starring: Autumn Reeser, Rhys Coiro, Steven Molony
    Director: Dan Glaser
    Buffalo 8 Involvement: Development services provided and produced by B8 Production Services

    A disgraced paleontologist struggling to raise her son is tipped off to a groundbreaking dig site in the Badlands by a recovering meth addict, but his tie to the cartel threatens to bury them both under the weight of their criminal pasts.

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GETTING STARTED WITH B8 Distribution

What are my options for distributing my film?

When looking to distribute your film, there are two main options: Self-distribute or partner with a traditional distributor to release the film on a revenue share. We have experience with both and can help you either way.

What is the difference between aggregation and distribution?

Signing with a distributor means entrusting people with your film. Can they handle the legwork of its release? This means distributing the film within a pre-defined list of territories for a period of several years (five, seven, and ten are typical terms). While the specifics of distribution agreements can vary greatly, it’s most common for a distributor to recoup its expenses before splitting any remaining revenue with you.

Alternatively, you can forego working with a distributor altogether and distribute the film yourself. You can deliver your film to the major online retailers (iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and more) via a content aggregator and keep all ownership and revenue, but you are ultimately responsible for all aspects of your film’s release.

Which is better?

Neither is better, and both have their pros and cons.

The upside of working with a distributor is knowing your film’s release will be supported and carried out by a team of professionals. The downsides, however, are that you are relinquishing control of your film and sharing revenue with another company.

Self-distribution has its own advantages and disadvantages as well. Instead of giving up control, you retain ownership of the film’s release and the revenue it generates. However, to perform well, you need time, money, and a strong understanding of navigating releases and promotions.

How do I find a distributor?

Many filmmakers will utilize a sales representative to bring the film to distributors and other buyers. Other times, a distributor seeks out a film / filmmaker often buying films at film festivals.

How can I avoid being taken advantage of by a distributor?

Some distributors have been known to take advantage of filmmakers by overcharging for services or by cutting corners on the work expected of them. The best way to prepare for this is by knowing exactly what you want for your film when you sign. Ask a ton of questions. Stay involved in the process. By working together, you can ensure the film achieves the milestones you set from the beginning.

What can I do to self-distribute successfully?

The most important step you can take in self-distributing is planning ahead. Simply making your film publicly available does not ensure people will watch it. To give your film the best chance to succeed, make sure you have a distribution strategy in place. This means having a promotion tactic synchronized with proper release windows.

What is windowing?

When your film is released within certain parameters (e.g. domestic theatrical, transactional VOD, subscription, etc.), this is known as a window. By staggering these windows strategically, you can maximize exposure and the revenue that transpires.

My film’s being released! How do I get the word out?

The possibilities are endless. For independent filmmakers working within a tiny budget – event-based marketing can be hugely effective. Bolster local screenings by inviting your talent, utilizing social media, organizing press releases, and deploying targeted digital advertising campaigns.

Which platforms will take my film?

Some of the major platforms, such as iTunes, Amazon, and Google are open retailers. This means they can go live, via an aggregator, if all technical specifications are met. Other retailers, such as Netflix and Hulu, are curated. This means content needs to be submitted, reviewed, and approved before it appears in store.

What assets do I need to deliver?

Depending on where your film is being delivered, asset requirements may vary. However, as a general rule, the core assets are ProRes masters of the feature and green band trailer, a Closed Caption file, and a piece of vertical key art.

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