"This comprehensive insiders view to the world of independent film distribution wipes away the prevalent myths surrounding the process and offers a harsh but useful examination of what is required to get a movie picked up by a distributor. Insider tips from such independent film giants as Mark Cuban, Hal Hartley, Eric Byler, Christopher Munch,and five Oscar-nominated filmmakers (Kirby Dick, Arthur Dong, Liz Garbus, Bill Plympton) plus expert insight from leading marketing experts, festival programmers, film critics, and the distributors themselves results in the ultimate guide to distribution planning." (Publisher description)