Film promotion
practice of promotion specifically in the film industry
Film promotion is the practice of promotion specifically in the film industry, and usually occurs in coordination with the process of film distribution. Film promotion generally includes press releases, advertising campaigns, merchandising, franchising, media, and interviews with the key people involved in making the film, such as the film's actors and directors. Interviews often take pace during what is called the press junket or film junket. This process is an important part of any release because of the inherent high financial risk; film studios will invest in expensive marketing campaigns to maximize revenue early in the release cycle. Marketing budgets tend to equal about half the production budget. Publicity is generally handled by the distributor and exhibitors.
Techniques
In theaters/cinemas
Trailers, Teaser are a mainstay of film promotion because they are delivered directly to movie-goers. These trailers are presented to the public at a movie theater or on the television at home. Generally, they tell the story of the movie in a highly condensed fashion, compressing maximum appeal into two and a half minutes.
Film posters
Slideshows - stills, trivia, and trivia games from the film shown between movie showtimes.
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