Guerrilla Film Marketing: The Ultimate Guide to the Branding, Marketing and Promotion of Independent Films & Filmmakers
New York, Abingdon, UK: Routledge (2019), xix, 299 pp.
Contains many figures, glossary pp. 278-289, bibliogr. pp. 290-291, index
ISBN 978-1-138-91645-6 (pbk); 978-1-138-91647-0 (ebook)
"Guerrilla Film Marketing takes readers through each step of the film branding, marketing and promotional process. Tailored specifically to low-budget independent films and filmmakers, Guerrilla Film Marketing offers practical and immediately implementable advice for marketing considerations across every stage of the film production process. Written by leading film industry professional Robert G. Barnwell, Guerrilla Film Marketing teaches readers how to: master the fundamentals of guerrilla branding, marketing and promotion; create an integrated marketing plan and calendar based on realistic budgets and expectations; develop internet and social media marketing campaigns, including engaging studio and film websites and powerful, marketing-centric IMDb listings; assemble behind-the-scenes pictures, videos and documentaries; produce marketing materials such as key art, posters, film teasers, trailers and electronic press kits (aka "EPKs"); and maximize the marketing impact of events such as test screenings, premiers, film festivals and industry award ceremonies. Guerrilla Film Marketing is filled with dozens of step-by-step instructions, checklists, tools, a glossary, templates and other resources. A downloadable eResource also includes a sample marketing plan and audit, a test screening questionnaire, and more." (Publisher description)
1 Guerrilla Branding, Marketing & Promotion, 1
2 Creating an Irresistible Brand Identity, 14
3 Building an Engaged Community of Friends & Fans, 23
4 Marketability vs Playability (or “How to Produce Niche-Dominating Blockbusters”), 31
5 Pitching & Networking, 48
6 Key Art & Posters, 66
7 Teasers & Trailers, 80
8 Behind-the-Scenes Photos, Production Stills, Videos, Interviews & Special Features, 95
9 IMDb – Marketing & Promotion, 112
10 Social Media & Video Marketing Platforms, 122
11 Dedicated Film & Filmmaker Websites, 144
12 Electronic Press Kits (EPKs) & Press Books, 169
13 Media Relations & Public Releases, 181
14 Event Marketing: Premiers, Festivals, Film Markets & Other Events, 197
15 High-Impact Low-Cost Advertising & Promotion, 224
16 Distribution, 241
Branding, Marketing and Promotional Audit, 257
Marketing Plan, 270
Test Screening Questionnaire, 273
2 Creating an Irresistible Brand Identity, 14
3 Building an Engaged Community of Friends & Fans, 23
4 Marketability vs Playability (or “How to Produce Niche-Dominating Blockbusters”), 31
5 Pitching & Networking, 48
6 Key Art & Posters, 66
7 Teasers & Trailers, 80
8 Behind-the-Scenes Photos, Production Stills, Videos, Interviews & Special Features, 95
9 IMDb – Marketing & Promotion, 112
10 Social Media & Video Marketing Platforms, 122
11 Dedicated Film & Filmmaker Websites, 144
12 Electronic Press Kits (EPKs) & Press Books, 169
13 Media Relations & Public Releases, 181
14 Event Marketing: Premiers, Festivals, Film Markets & Other Events, 197
15 High-Impact Low-Cost Advertising & Promotion, 224
16 Distribution, 241
Branding, Marketing and Promotional Audit, 257
Marketing Plan, 270
Test Screening Questionnaire, 273