Movie distributor

Movie distributors are responsible for the coordination of the distribution of motion pictures and television series. They also oversee the sale of these movies on DVD, Blu ray and on other media.

The following job titles also refer to movie distributor:

film distribution agent
television series distributor
motion picture distribution agent
distribution agent
television distribution agent
movie distribution agent
film distributor
motion picture distributor

Bachelor’s degree is generally required to work as movie distributor. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Movie distributor is a Skill level 4 occupation.

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These occupations require some skills and knowledge of movie distributor. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of movie distributor with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of movie distributor.

Film production process: The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
Copyright legislation: Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

These skills are necessary for the role of movie distributor.

Consult with producer: Consult with a motion picture producer about requirements, deadlines, budget, and other specifications.
Liaise with film exhibitors: Liaise with film exhibitors to persuade them to show the film or series.
Manage contracts: Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes.
Direct distribution operations: Direct distribution and logistics operations ensuring maximum accuracy and productivity.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of movie distributor. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Sales argumentation: Techniques and sales methods used in order to present a product or service to customers in a persuasive manner and to meet their expectations and needs.
Sales activities: The supply of goods, sale of goods and the related financial aspects. The supply of goods entails the selection of goods, import and transfer. The financial aspect includes the processing of purchasing and sales invoices, payments etc. The sale of goods implies the proper presentation and positioning of the goods in the shop in terms of acessibility, promotion, light exposure.
Brand marketing techniques: The methods and systems used in researching and establishing a brand identity for marketing purposes.
Channel marketing: The strategies and practices, including channel sales, that involve distributing products directly and indirectly through partners in order to bring the products to the end consumer.
Content marketing strategy: The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.
Sales strategies: The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of movie distributor. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Advise on public relations: Advise business or public organisations on public relations management and strategies in order to ensure efficient communication with target audiences, and proper conveying of information.
Carry out sales analysis: Examine sales reports to see what goods and services have and have not sold well.
Liaise with financiers: Liaise with people willing to finance the project. Negotiate deals and contracts.
Determine release date: Determine the best date or period to release a movie or series.
Coordinate sale of video and motion picture production products: Coordinate the selling of movies and television series on different media such as DVD, BluRay, in cinema theatres, and others so they reach the target audience.
Apply social media marketing: Employ website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and social communities for gaining a quick overview or insight into topics and opinions in the social web and handle inbound leads or inquiries.
Perform public relations: Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.
Perform market research: Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.

1324 – Supply, distribution and related managers

 

 

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References

1. Movie distributor – ESCO