Episode 224: D-Day Theatrical Release, Guest: David Paterson (The Girl Who Wore Freedom)

In this episode, Christian and David Paterson discuss the FIRST ever theatrical release of “The Girl Who Wore Freedom”! They highlight the importance of knowing your audience, reaching out to mom-and-pop theaters, and independent film distribution overall.

The conversation explores the reasoning behind having a limited theatrical release for our documentary film. They also touch on the costs associated with distribution and the timing strategy of theatrical releases. The episode concludes with a recommendation for the documentary film “The Greatest Night in Pop”, which chronicles the making of the song “We Are the World.” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30796448/

UPDATE: We have 222 Screenings in 109 Cities and 31 States!!!

NEW SCREENINGS ADDED DAILY FOR THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM

CHECK OUT OUR INTERACTIVE MAP and find a screening in a city near you! Click here: https://i.mtr.cool/snfqwdivme
Be sure to check back frequently, as we’ll be adding other locations!

Links:

James Thayer’s website (Digital Cinema Package on CRU drive rental distributor): https://www.seekfirstproductions.com/

Timecodes

00:00 Introduction and Company Update
01:27 Theatrical Release Announcement
08:00 The Importance of Knowing Your Audience
13:27 Customizing Outreach Efforts for Community Engagement
25:29 The Financial Aspects of a Theatrical Release
29:45 Persistence in Securing Theatres
33:41 Tailoring Screenings to the Venue
34:07 Flexibility and Options for Theaters
36:18 Considering the Costs of Distribution
46:09 Timing is Key for Theatrical Releases
52:19 DocuView Dèjà Vu: “The Greatest Night in Pop”