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• Filmmakers are doin’ it for themselves, and making it work!

  Magic Rock has been on a roll since September, and we’ve been very busy despite the challenging economy.  We’re  fortunate to be working several new clients and their films–including “The Singing Revolution“, “Spirit of the Marathon“, “Supercharge Me!“, “Soy Andina“, “Long Green Line“, “The Black Candle“, “Open Windows“, “Pond Hockey“, “Schooled” “Schraders Exorcism“, “Beyond the […]

  November 29th, 2008

• Green Packaging solutions

  The previous blog touched upon eco-friendly packaging solutions. Here’s an excerpt from marketing materials we distributed along w/ our go-green packaging solutions during Q1 2008.
  Eco-Friendly Features:

  Forestry Stewardship Counsel (FSC) Certification – (from the FSC website) FSC Is a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging […]

  April 5th, 2008

• Manufacturing DVDs: Duplication, Replication, Packaging (Part 2)

  This entry will cover print and packaging for CD and DVDs.
  But first, let me quickly address the “hybrid” solution mentioned last time for filmmakers or bands who want to make only 500 units, but can’t seem to find someone who would give them a decent price under 1000 units. (Have you noticed when you […]

  April 5th, 2008

• Pricing DVD Licenses by Distribution Channel

  We are often asked by clients how much they should price their DVDs. My first response is to ask the client which distribution channel are they referring to?
  Depending on the content and target audience, a film may have multiple distribution channels, and therefore, require different licenses and/or different versions for international markets. While the […]

  February 11th, 2008

• Creating fan base e-mail lists

  The size of its customer base dictates the success of a business. For that reason most business owners start marketing long before a new business opens its doors. For example, they erect “coming soon - grand opening” signs on the building, send announcements to local media, mail-out flyers to prospects within its buying […]

  February 3rd, 2008

• Cinemaclicks Process Overview

  Please note, every instance of:
  (WAIT FOR ADMIN APPROVAL)
  Will require actions to take on the part of the admin.
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  ===========FILMMAKER (MERCHANT) STEPS=========
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  STEP 1: REGISTER
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  Go to cinemaclicks.com and register as a merchant.
  (WAIT FOR ADMIN APPROVAL)
  after approved login to your account.
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  STEP 2: Add Tracking Code to your Neoflix Account
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  from the home page click onto “Get Tracking Code”
  >In the field […]

  January 15th, 2008

• WELCOME TO MY BLOG

  Aug. 15, 2007 - This is the official launch date of my blog about self-distribution. Thanks for checking it out. My goal is to research the ever-changing modalities of distribution and try to figure out how they can be utilized by any filmmaker. As a filmmaker myself, I want to have as much direct […]

  August 15th, 2007