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Week 3: Where do films go to?

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This figure is very similar to Figure 3 which outlined a typical distribution deal. but in this instance there are specific numbers listed in the second column.

Box office = $3,100,000

Less: Exhibitors' share - say 65% = $2,015,000

Equals: Film rentals/ Distributor's gross receipts = $1,085,000

Less: Distribution fee (30%) = $325,500

Less: Distribution expenses (P&A) = $250,000

Less: Recoupment of advance = $50,000

Equals: Overage = $459,500

 3.3 What do the numbers look like?