Chris Burket has been in the film industry since 2008, primarily as a TV and studio camera operator and stunt coordinator. GET BUSY LIVING is his first documentary film.
“It was a long journey to make this film but as far as distribution, I really didn’t know where I was going with it until I met Keith and Show&Tell” - Chris Burket
By learning how to work with partners to distribute his film, it has already made $12,000 in screening fees and will be broadcast on PBS this summer.
“I thought you just get your film to a distributor and if they like it, they write you a check and that’s the end of it. I was wrong”
A chance encounter with a Netflix acquisitions and distribution manager gives Chris a quick lesson on how streaming companies think about independent documentary films.
By partnering with nonprofits and companies in his core audience, Chris was able to:
Create a 15-minute “Conference Cut” to pitch partners
Premiere his “Conference Cut” at the Austin Film Festival
Already host 4 conference events, netting over $12,000 in income
Connect with PBS and secured a broadcast
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