How to Sell Your Short Film After It’s Been Made

Selling your short film can be a challenge, but it’s definitely possible with the right strategy. Here are a few tips on how to sell your short film after it’s been made:

1. Make sure your film is high quality. This is probably the most important factor in selling your short film. If your film is well-made and engaging, people will be more likely to watch it and want to know more about it. 
2. Enter your film in film festivals. Film festivals are a great way to get your film seen by a wider audience and to potential buyers. There are many different film festivals to choose from, so you can find one that is a good fit for your film. I haver personally seen short films that have screened at the Utah Film Festival get picked up for distribution many times. 
3. Create a website for your film. Your website is a great way to promote your film and to provide information about it to potential buyers. Make sure to include a trailer, synopsis, and stills from your film on your website. 
4. Reach out to distributors. Once you have a website for your film, you can start reaching out to distributors. Distributors are companies that sell films to television networks, streaming services, and other outlets. They can be a great way to get your film seen by a wider audience. 
5. Market your film on social media. Social media is a great way to get the word out about your film. Make sure to create accounts for your film on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Share trailers, stills, and news about your film on social media. 
6. Don’t give up. Selling your short film can take time and effort, but it’s important to not give up. Keep submitting your film to festivals, reaching out to distributors, and marketing your film on social media. Eventually, you will find someone who is interested in buying your film.

Here are some additional tips for selling your short film:

• Be prepared to answer questions about your film. When you are pitching your film to distributors, be prepared to answer questions about the budget, the cast and crew, the genre, and the target audience.
• Be persistent. Selling your short film takes time and effort. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get a deal right away. Keep submitting your film to festivals and reaching out to distributors.
• Be patient. It can take months or even years to sell a short film. Don’t expect to get a deal overnight. Be patient and keep working hard.

With a little hard work and perseverance, you can sell your short film and share it with the world.