Revision 3

The last draft is the revised version of Bibi being dragged away from the kidnapper. It is in another direction which shows the difference between the longer drag and the shorter drag. These drags show that the kidnapping is short and sweet; that the kidnapper has experience. It is quick because does not want to be caught, so it is a faster operation. Also, was able to see Bibi and the kidnappers foot in the last video which needed to be revised. Going around the corner makes more of an impact because shows that Bibi has disappeared and that she gone before her friends could see the kidnapper.

This revision although small compared to the others makes it smoother for both parties involved. It allows for Bibi to walk a shorter distance in the angle which would be uncomfortable for her. It also shorter distance for Ethan to drag Bibi. It allows for the certain destination to be known instead of hiding behind another cement pillar.

Revision 2

The second revision will be at the end. The ending will be altered to give more context of what the two friends are going to do when they see the note. This would be a more realistic approach of what would happen when someone is missing. They would want to know if they should go to the authorities or if they should do an investigation on their own.

This ending will be the conflict of the film later on because they both are dealing on internal struggles of how to find their friend and who should be trusted or not. They must rely on each other to find their friend before the 48 hours are up and they will not be able to find their friend.

Another revision would be the over-the-shoulder shot of both Abby and Rebecca looking at the note. This will allow more of a dynamic because the audience will get to see what is written on the note to have the two actresses be baffled.

Revision 1

There were some complications on filming. Bibi cut her hair so I would not be able to use previous shots done. The scheduling was difficult because the actors had other prior engagements such as making up test, practices after school, or being sick. These filming re-shots took about 30 minutes. The filming had to be redone for several scenes because of the shakiness of hand or the blurriness of the picture taken.

The old version does not have the newly added scene before it. This revised version shows the new scenes of the film which helps improve the film due to being able to give more background knowledge of what is currently going on. It also gives more suspense to know that there is something dangerous lurking out there and that it needs to be found before it is too late.

Another revision is that of the location in which it will be taken in discussing the topic about recent unfortunate events of the missing instruments. Keara who is mentioned by Rebecca allows for more description of the recent happenings and how once the instruments are stolen then themselves. This allows for suspense because the audience knows what has happened but the actresses do not know. I will dismiss the claims because I would be the sensible one of the group and thinking innocently that nothing nefarious has happened to my friend when that certainly is not the case.

Distribution Plan

My distribution plan would be to put it into a film festival based on my genre which is horror/suspense. I would see how the reception of the film would go and if I was a winning a title. If I did not win that film festival then I would go to another. If the film wins there then I would be more likely to have a distributor see my film and invest in my film. I would hire a sales agent to help with finding deals. I would get a contract with the film distributor to do the marketing campaigns. Depending on the distributor, I would either exclusively be on their streaming service such as Netflix or Disney+ but if not then I would have my film be streamed with multiple streaming services if my contract allows that. If I have a theatrical release of the film then contract allows to aim that way then I would put it on VOD, DVD/Blu-Ray for more revenue.

Digital Distribution - Searching

Apparently the film Searching is only distributed on Amazon. Just like Netflix, the film is only on one distribution streaming site. This movie can be rented or bought on Amazon and the only other option is to buy on DVD/Blu-ray. Amazon is a big distribution site, so the film Searching will be able to viewed by those that have STARZ subscription or Amazon account. This film will be able to be known because have a broad range of audience that would be intrigued with this film.

I will take away from this distributor is need a big company that is well known to be able have consumers be able to rent or buy it. This helps me understand the economics that a film will not be able to hold up if there is no digital distributor willing to distribute my film. The revenue after the run in of the theater, the revenue would decrease.

Digital Distribution - Captive State

Captive State has digital distribution on many platforms except Netflix. It is on Amazon which is a big distributor too. They have a world wide market with 95 million subscribers to Amazon Prime. Amazon is a global company so it would be able to have people access anywhere in the world. It also on Vudu which is a big streaming site that people are able to rent the film or by the film instead of getting it on DVD. YouTube also is a big streaming site, although it is relative new, it is projected to have 2 million subscribers in 2019. These stream sites allow many consumers to go onto different platforms to buy the film which is extra revenue coming in after the initial theater cost.

I will take from this by understanding that digital distribution is not going away anytime soon, so must embrace the services provided to get my film out further. This presents an opportunity to get more money from the movie if they are streamed on multiple sites than just one. I will get my film out there more and is not limited to one audience which is good because more publicity which means more people will know about the film.

Digital Distribution - Bird Box

This is digitally distributed to those with Netflix only. So, Bird Box can only be seen by those that have Netflix. Though it is not a cut off to having more of a market if they were with other digital distributors because Netflix is one of the top distributors that majority of people know by name. They will also have a reliable viewing because Netflix has it featured when it came out. So, when the subscribers enter into Netflix, that is the first item shown. There are 151 million subscribers world wide which is a wide target audience to be interested in this film. Also, once it is watched by those that have subscribed, it can be spread by word of mouth throughout various countries to go and recommend watching the film. This will then encourage more people to subscribe to Netflix which is good for Netflix as well as the producers of the film because that would mean that there is potential that Netflix will sponsor or help produce another film which is what is wanted. It shows that they are able to create a top rated film and secured a spot for future investments from one of the top distributors.

I would incorporate this strategy because would need a big distributor that is known worldwide. It needs to be secured that they have a big audience that is worldwide. Need to secure a spot to be featured by the distributor to get my film out. Make a deal to have a chance that if the film is successful and once it is successful then be able to work with Netflix on another film.