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Castalides Publishing releases distraction free forward writing software FIRST DRAFT

Posted in Blog Castalides Publishing has released its latest version of the unique creative writing software FIRST DRAFT for Windows. The minimalist, distraction free, full screen word processor with forward writing functionality, enables authors to overcome writer’s block by disabling cursor-, delete- and backspace keys, as well as all disabling all copy, paste and select functionality. FIRST DRAFT...
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Photography Contests and Festivals Guide – International Photographer’s Career Guide

Posted in Blog Get the brand new “Photography Contests and Festivals Guide” business directory and guide now as DRM free PDF, EPUB an MOBI file. The update to our best-selling e-book contains details to over 180 international photography festivals that can give your photographic work international exposure. The carefully selected festivals in our guide provide direct access to the decision makers...
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Amemimo Publishing is now Castalides Publishing

Posted in Blog Amemimo Publishing is now Castalides Publishing, a trading style owned and operated by Castalides Ltd, a Limited Liability Company registered in England and Wales under the number 8512990.
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Producer’s Insider Guide to Selling Films – North America Edition 2016 is now available

Posted in Blog The brand new and updated Producer’s Insider Guide to Selling Films – North America Edition 2016 is now available in our online store. Buy the e-book guide now and get access to up-to-date insights as well as latest data on what companies are actively looking for new content. Learn how to submit your work to over 250 companies, sell your short- or feature film to interested buyers...
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Filmmaking is neither a hobby nor a passion

Posted in Blog Creating a brand around your package and turning it into a product that looks like it is intrinsically salable make distributors want to take a closer look at your film. Also, distributors love existing property, like an already selling novel for which you happen to have an option. Find out if the selected production companies would be interested in the genre that your film is in. Additionally...
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The secret to selling your film or how to get a distribution deal anywhere in the world

Posted in Blog Did you know that if you are an American filmmaker, European distributors are much more likely to consider distributing your film and vice versa? It is true that most filmmakers won’t get their films into distribution in their own territories. But that is because these distribution companies assume that you have nothing new or exotic to show. Audiences demand to see films that let them...
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Turn your film into a brand

Posted in Blog The modern film industry is brand- and market-oriented, almost exclusively aimed at selling established names along with high-concept ideas. Creating a brand around your package and turning it into a product that looks like it is intrinsically salable makes distributors want to take a closer look at your film. Also, distributors love existing property, like an already selling novel for which you...
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Put a package together

Posted in Blog A good package includes a poster, a brief biography of the people involved and a short synopsis (not longer than a page), along with a trailer of your finished film. The presentation brochure should include headshots and short biographies of the participating producers, crew and cast, as well as your contact information. Ideally you will include a link to a trailer and an online version of the...
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Finish the film to secure a distribution deal

Posted in Blog In order to secure a distribution deal, consider that distributors are looking for a finished product that takes the risk out of the equation. In general, distributors deem it risky to invest time and money into a production that is not finished. It means more work for them and they will want to take a big share of your property if they come on board. It is also likely that they will ask you to...
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Attach that name to your film

Posted in Blog To get to those bankable names and have them star in your film is almost impossible for the aspiring producer from Littletown, TX. A better route would be to get a name director interested in your property and rely on this name to attach A-list talent without shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars for pay-or-play offers that will likely go nowhere. Another way to work around this old...
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Find a niche and a name for your feature film

Posted in Blog If you are not already an established and well-connected producer, your odds of selling a film are usually next to zero. One way to work around this is to team up with small distributors that serve a specific niche market. You should find the niche where product fits and will best sell. Film distributors are risk-averse and want names attached that can sell the pictures. It is the well-known...
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Who is going to see your film?

Posted in Blog You have finished your film. You spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars, sweated blood and doubted your sanity, but finally your masterpiece is playing on your den’s widescreen TV. But other than your mother, a handful of friends from high school, and the odd anonymous teenager on an online platform, who is going to see your film? With the advent of digital technology, filmmaking...
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