From pitch to premiere: distributor tips for filmmakers to get their movies made and succeed at the box office

Filmmakers need to bolster their pitching skills and build stronger collaborative relationships with distributors, which will lead to more engaging films for audiences, according to a distributor panel at last year’s Australian International Movie Convention.

The pitch was a crucial way to distill the appeal of a film, particularly given the challenge of attracting audiences has increased dramatically amid an abundance of viewing options.

“The pressure on those moments that you’re connecting with an aud...