Evaluation: Distribution

• How would it be distributed as a real media text?

Our film revolves around a dark theme and I think this plays on the verge of film noir. It may not be appealing to the majority of people looking to have a good time and escape into the world of idealistic storytelling, but I think it would attract many passionate critics and lovers of thrillers.

I don’t think this is a mainstream blockbuster because of its controversial topic and storyline. It would not play well into screenings for families or younger children as it may question people’s moralities and beliefs. However, it would be suitable for smaller and more specific audiences who enjoy films that push boundaries and display disturbing ideals. 

I wouldn’t release it directly on Netflix or any streaming websites as it would lose that mysterious, elusive backdrop of the storyline. As this film is more inclined towards presenting artistic ideas rather than attracting a mass audience, I don’t think it would be wise to push it towards a handful of distributors at the same time. 

We may however, showcase it at more artistic places such as the Sundance Film Festival. This is because they are known for entering work from international independent filmmakers which is very fitting for our project. It is also packed with passionate film critics who are looking for something deep within the messages of the narrative, and so the controversial, ambiguous codes will not be lost on them. 

The release date may be sometime in late November or early December as it is still in winter which gives the connotation of a bleak period of the year. This, in my opinion, is more suitable than days with big celebrations such as Halloween or New Years as the opening suggests a quieter and more absorbing film than if it were to be a past-time where you can look away from the screen to have a chat and not miss anything central to the plot. We rely a lot on the details in the cinematography to help push along the story.