You’ve made a documentary film and want to release it in cinemas. Where do you start?
In this overview lecture on theatrical distribution, we explain how the system works. We’ll talk about film distributors in Ukraine and how a producer can build a successful collaboration with them. In particular, how to evaluate a distributor’s offer and prepare effectively for the release. And, just as importantly, why audiences do — or don’t — come to see a film.
Alex Malyshenko is a film journalist, program director of Mykolaichuk OPEN, and a communications specialist in film distribution. Aleх’s articles are published in outlets such as LB.ua, Moviegram, DTF Magazine, and Vogue Ukraine. His main interests lie in Ukrainian and international cinema.
