Reflective Film

Indie Filmmakers Looking for Film Buyers: 5 Reasons Why It's Never Too Early to Start Marketing
Making an independent film is a huge project, and conventional wisdom has it that you: shoot your film, cut your film and then, after that's all done, you try to sell your film. However, marketing your film should begin during the production phase. But who has the time? That's just it you don't.
So...find some people who do. Marketing is a priority, but it should not be your priority. You need to beg, borrow and trade favors to find a few key people who can stay on top of your marketing needs while your film is in production. Ideally, you want to make the entire production process a marketing process too. Below are a list of five key things you do not want to forget to do, or better yet, that you do not want to forget to find someone else to do for you.
1. Find A Photographer
My own experience in film acquisitions has taught me that even some high-level productions forget to finish production with some great still photography and I cannot emphasize enough how important this aspect will be down the road. You will need photography for every aspect of you promotion and you want it to be quality product. Basically, you need a professional photographer, or somebody who shoots like a professional. You do not need a photographer for the full duration of your shoot, but you should ensure that you have one for the most photogenic scenes. As well, you want to make sure you have compelling photos of all your lead actors in costume and in character. Brief your photographer on the film's story so they can help you tell it visually. Don't put off taking stills until the end and don't assume that it's something you can go back to later ' you can't. The best shots are going to happen during your shoot, so make sure you have somebody around who can capture them.
2. Build Your Film An Online Home
A stand-alone website for your film is crucial and the overwhelming consensus is that you want to have something simple and user friendly. Your website does not need a lot of flash that makes it clunky to use. Your website, like your film, is a work in progress, so begin with production as your homepage, as you progress this will shift. By the end of your process you will want your site to contain simple access to at least the following: your film's cast and crew, still production photos, a poster, any news coverage your film has generated (more on that later), festival play, and most importantly, a trailer. The trailer is really the money shot here, so don't hide it: make your trailer, or a link to your trailer, your film's centerpiece. And make sure it's high quality. The payoffs for starting early on this are invaluable. By the time you are submitting for film festivals or looking for distribution, you will have a site that reflects your film's production history, that already has an audience and that has all the bugs worked out.
3. Meet The Local Press
Variety may not be interested in the fact that you are embarking on an independent feature may, but it may be news for publications in and around your location. Reach out to the local press and see if you can get some coverage of your production, talk up your location, why you chose it and what you are doing. Give a local reporter or freelancer some time with your cast. Once you've wrapped, you won't be in the position to be a local story ' take advantage of it while you can.
4. Reach Out To Film Buyers
A number of independent distributors will not purchase an unfinished film, but that does not mean that you should wait until your film is finished to contact potential buyers. A simple e-mail, with a link to the film's website and a note that screeners will be made available in the future is all you need at the beginning. At this point, focus on the distributors you would most like to work with, your dream list. E-mail with a follow up phone call is the best way to go. This period is low pressure for both the buyer and you, so take it easy and treat it as a "getting to know you" session. Once you have a completed project, the distribution channels you like will at least know who you are.
5. Shoot Your Film / Create A Community
During the pre-production and production stage of making your film, you are going to come into contact with a large number of people. Each of these people will have an e-mail address, and somebody should be tracking all of that information; your film's production creates its first community, so take advantage of it. Take business cards form everyone you come into contact with and get all the e-mail addresses logged.
where can i find reflective lighting products for making films?
I assume you are talking about the collapsible light reflectors used to bounce natural or artificial light? If so here is a link to B&H and their fine collection of light reflectors.
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Silver Mylar reflective film metallized plastic 27x50 | US $12.00 | 4h 43m |
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11 3m Scotch Heat Reflective Masking Film 06703 6 500 | US $29.99 | 1d 4h 38m |
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Easy Grow Diamond Fusion Litetite Mylar Reflective Film 4 x 50 grow room tent | US $101.13 | 1d 5h 7m |
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Easy Grow Diamond Fusion Litetite Mylar Reflective Film 4 x 25 grow room tent | US $62.59 | 1d 5h 7m |
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Easy Grow Diamond Fusion Litetite Mylar Reflective Film 4 x 100 grow room tent | US $183.93 | 1d 5h 7m |
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Orca Grow Film 54 x 50 ft Roll Mylar Reflective grow room tent 11 mil | US $125.56 | 1d 6h |
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Orca Grow Film 54 x 25 ft Roll Mylar Reflective grow room tent 11 mil | US $67.15 | 1d 6h |
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Orca Grow Film 54 x 100 ft Roll Mylar Reflective grow room tent 11 mil | US $239.99 | 1d 6h |
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Sunblocker Foil Bubble Film 4 x 50 ft Roll Reflective Mylar Hydroponic Grow | US $176.23 | 1d 6h 17m |
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Sunblocker Foil Bubble Film 4 x 25 ft Roll Reflective Mylar Hydroponic Grow | US $91.51 | 1d 6h 17m |
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Sunblocker Foil Bubble Film 4 x 100 ft Roll Reflective Mylar Hydroponic Grow | US $356.07 | 1d 6h 17m |
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4 x 50 MYLAR REFLECTIVE FILM Hydroponics 2mil thick | US $29.15 | 1d 19h 59m |
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Reflective Metalized Film 50 x 4 1 2 1 mil | US $28.95 | 1d 20h 21m |
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Reflective Metalized Film 100 x 4 1 2 1 mil | US $43.95 | 1d 20h 23m |
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Reflective Metalized Film 25 x 4 1 2 2 mil | US $29.95 | 1d 20h 24m |
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Reflective Metalized Film 50 x 4 1 2 2 mil | US $39.95 | 1d 21h 43m |
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MYLAR REFLECTIVE FILM 4 X 50 2 MIL HYDRO HYDROPONIC | US $34.00 | 1d 21h 44m |
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Reflective Metalized Film 100 x 4 1 2 2 mil | US $60.95 | 1d 21h 44m |
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MYLAR REFLECTIVE FILM 4 X 100 2 MIL HYDRO HYDROPONIC | US $49.00 | 1d 21h 44m |
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reflective decal film set for engines and or freight cars | US $19.99 | 2d 20h 38m |
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4 x 50 MYLAR REFLECTIVE FILM Hydroponics 2 MIL Better | US $22.00 | 3d 1h 15m |
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54x25 SUPER REFLECTIVE Mylar Film 4 1 2 x 25 1 mil | US $16.59 | 3d 5h 49m |
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Gila HPB044 Window Tint Film Heat Reflective Limo Black | US $14.75 | 3d 13h 49m |
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iPhone Mirrored Reflective Screen Protector 3G and 3GS Heavy Duty Film | US $.99 | 3d 21h 31m |
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Reflective 15 30x 50 Window Film Tint | US $59.00 | 3d 22h 21m |
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Non Mylar Highly ReflectiveMetalized Film Hydroponics | US $6.99 | 4d 48m |
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4 x 25 Flashgro on White Hydroponics Reflective Film | US $43.95 | 4d 2h 19m |
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4 x 50 Flashgro on White Hydroponics Plant Grow Reflective Material Film | US $78.95 | 4d 2h 23m |
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NR Silver NR 5 36x100 Commercial Window Film Non reflective home tint | US $325.00 | 4d 2h 25m |
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4 x 100 Flashgro Hydroponic Plant Grow on White Reflective Material Film | US $139.95 | 4d 2h 25m |
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48 x 10yd Blue Reflective Vinyl Graphic Film | US $145.00 | 4d 3h 19m |
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15 x 10yd Punched Green Reflective Vinyl Graphic Film | US $46.00 | 4d 3h 19m |
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24 x 50yd Punched Green Reflective Vinyl Graphic Film | US $252.00 | 4d 3h 19m |
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48 x 10yd Green Reflective Vinyl Graphic Film | US $145.00 | 4d 3h 19m |
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MYLAR Roll 1 Mil 50’ x 48” Reflective Metalized Film For Hydroponic Grow Rooms | US $16.95 | 4d 5h 29m |
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WHITE Reflective Graphic Vinyl Film 4 Cutters Plotters 7 YR 16 x 10 Ft Roll | US $22.95 | 4d 18h 44m |
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Very Bright ORANGE Reflective Graphic Vinyl Film 7 YR 15 x 15 Roll | US $19.95 | 4d 18h 46m |
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4 x 25 4 MIL MYLAR WHITE REFLECTIVE FILM ROLL HYDROPONICS SHEETING foot feet | US $29.98 | 5d 42m |
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fader film reflective gold to black tint 20 by 100ft roll YOU PICK SHADE | US $60.00 | 5d 4h 43m |
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fader film reflective to green tint 20 by 100 ft roll aka double tonegradation | US $60.00 | 5d 4h 45m |
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fader film reflective to green tint 20 by 25ft roll aka top tintdoubletone etc | US $25.00 | 5d 4h 46m |
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Sunblocker Foil Bubble Film 4 x 25 Reflective Mylar | US $71.95 | 5d 5h 6m |
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Metalized Reflective Poly Film Mylar 4 x 100 2mil | US $73.75 | 5d 5h 7m |
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Sun Film Ultra Reflective Mylar 4 x50 Grow Room Liner | US $71.95 | 5d 5h 7m |
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Reflective 15 24x 100 Window Film Tint | US $49.00 | 5d 19h 51m |
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REFLECTIVE MYLAR FILM 4 x 25 MYLAR ROLL M001 | US $19.95 | 5d 23h 9m |
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REFLECTIVE MYLAR FILM 4 x 50 MYLAR ROLL M002 | US $29.95 | 5d 23h 14m |
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Bright Reflective Graphic Vinyl Film 5 Color Choices 7 YR 15 x 10 Roll Lots | US $19.95 | 6d 4h 26m |
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Reflection Reflective Film Lens for 400 700nm Blue Green Red Visible Laser RGB | US $13.96 | 6d 12h 10m |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM BIRD BLUE TIT | US $7.69 | 6d 18h 26m |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM SEASHELL | US $23.21 | 6d 18h 26m |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM WATCH | US $23.21 | 6d 18h 34m |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM LITTLE FROG | US $7.69 | 6d 18h 35m |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM MARILYN | US $7.69 | 6d 20h 14m |
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NEW ITEM SECURITY FILM 4MIL 35 REFLECTIVE SILVER SR 60X100LF DAYTIME PRIVACY | US $250.00 | 6d 20h 15m |
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SECURITY FILM 4MIL 35 REFLECTIVE SILVER SR 60X10LF DAYTIME PRIVACY | US $40.00 | 6d 20h 19m |
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SECURITY FILM 4MIL 35 REFLECTIVE SILVER SR 60X25LF DAYTIME PRIVACY | US $90.00 | 6d 20h 19m |
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SECURITY FILM 4MIL 20 REFLECTIVE SILVER SR 60X100LF DAYTIME ONE WAY MIRROR | US $250.00 | 6d 20h 24m |
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SECURITY FILM 4MIL 20 REFLECTIVE SILVER SR 60X25LF DAYTIME ONE WAY MIRROR | US $90.00 | 6d 20h 24m |
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SECURITY FILM 4MIL 20 REFLECTIVE SILVER SR 60X10LF DAYTIME ONE WAY MIRROR | US $40.00 | 6d 20h 25m |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM SPINNING AMERICAN SILVER DOLLAR COIN | US $7.69 | 6d 23h |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM SPINNING STERLING POUND COIN | US $7.69 | 6d 23h 30m |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM DRAGON | US $7.69 | 6d 23h 33m |
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Mylar Reflective Film 1mil 50 x 50 Hydroponics HPS | US $21.95 | 7d 17h 27m |
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5 Silver Mirror Reflective Glass Window Solar Film 50cm x 30m Roll Bulk Tint | US $73.08 | 7d 18h 13m |
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4 ft x 100 ft Long Mylar Reflective Film 2 Mil 48 inch x 100ft Hydroponics | US $999.00 | 8d 5h 53m |
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5 Silver Chrome Mirror Reflective Window Film 76cm x 6m Roll Glass Solar Tint | US $24.05 | 8d 6h 43m |
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Reflective Mirror FilmLeather Black Case for Iphone 4 | US $6.78 | 8d 6h 50m |
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4 x 50 4 Mil MYLARBLACK Reflective Film Hydroponics | US $42.95 | 8d 19h 41m |
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4 x 100 4 Mil MYLARBLACK Reflective Film Hydroponics | US $78.75 | 8d 19h 45m |
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4 x 25 4 Mil MYLARBLACK Reflective Film Hydroponics | US $32.95 | 8d 19h 48m |
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3D REFLECTIVE FILM HOLOGRAM KITTENS | US $54.27 | 9d 5h 8m |
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Orafol Oralite Series 5600 Reflective film 54 x 50 yd | US $1,299.00 | 10d 8m |
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Anti reflective Screen Protector Film 15 MacBook Pro | US $9.85 | 10d 7h 59m |
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Anti reflective Screen Protector Film 13 MacBook Pro | US $9.85 | 10d 8h 6m |
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Reflective Metalized Film 100 x 4 1 2 1 mil | US $44.64 | 10d 16h 6m |
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Reflective Metalized Film 100 x 4 1 2 2 mil | US $61.38 | 10d 16h 6m |
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Mylar Reflective Film 1mil 50 x 25 Hydroponics HPS | US $12.95 | 10d 21h 32m |
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4 x 150 2 Mill Mylar Reflective Film Hydroponics Mil | US $58.95 | 11d 14m |
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4 x 50 4 Mil Mylar White Reflective Film Hydroponics | US $39.95 | 11d 1h 54m |
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Mylar Reflective Metallized Film Hydrofam Sunleaves | US $34.99 | 11d 22h 12m |
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DIAMOND FOIL 4 100 MYLAR XTREME REFLECTIVE FILM POLY | US $83.95 | 11d 23h 56m |
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5 100 REFLECTIVE FABRIC FILM BLACKOUT GROW TENT MYLAR | US $139.95 | 12d 4m |
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4 x 150 2 Mill Mylar Reflective Film Hydroponics Mil | US $44.19 | 12d 2h 59m |
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REFLECTIVE METALLIZED FILM MYLAR 2 MIL 50 X 54 | US $55.00 | 12d 8h 19m |
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REFLECTIVE METALLIZED FILM MYLAR 2 MIL 100 X 54 | US $85.00 | 12d 8h 20m |
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MYLAR REFLECTIVE FILM SUNLEAVES 2 MIL 25 FT | US $19.99 | 12d 23h 3m |
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MYLAR REFLECTIVE FILM SUNLEAVES 1 MIL 50 FT | US $23.95 | 12d 23h 25m |
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MYLAR REFLECTIVE FILM SUNLEAVES 2 MIL 50 FT | US $41.00 | 12d 23h 39m |
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MYLAR REFLECTIVE FILM SUNLEAVES 2 MIL 100 FT | US $74.00 | 12d 23h 44m |
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5 x 50 REFLECTIVE FABRIC ROLL FILM BLACKOUT GROW ROOM TENT MYLAR hydroponic FT | US $78.95 | 13d 44m |
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15 Silver Mirror Reflective Glass Window Solar Film 50cm x 30m Roll Tint Bulk | US $62.63 | 13d 3h 33m |
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Gila HPB042 Window Tint Film Heat Reflective Limo Black | US $14.75 | 14d 18h 14m |
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MYLAR 25 50 100 150 ft ROLL Reflective Film Hydroponic | US $13.95 | 15d 13m |
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MYLAR GROW ROOM LINER Hydroponic Reflective Mirror Film Shiny B W Poly | US $32.95 | 15d 41m |































































































