General Job Description of a Film Distribution Coordinator

Film distribution coordinators generally plan, direct and coordinate the storage and distribution of materials or products within an organization in the film industry.

Typical Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Create online marketing graphic banners

• Manage all web content and manage company's online presence

• Create e-mail pitches for new product

• Create film synopses and editorial articles of new films

• Coordinate printing of all marketing materials

• Update and maintain client database using various software applications

• Coordinate delivery of proper materials from producers

• Following up with potential clients and coordinate screening of films

• Organize and coordinate all aspects of domestic and international sales markets such as booking trade advertising, product listing, schedule meetings, inventory, shipping and travel arrangements

Finding a Job as a Film Distribution Coordinator

Using a strategy of directly contacting film production and film distribution companies to inquire about possible vacancies, combined with searching online job boards is a good place to start down the path to becoming a film distribution coordinator.

Some film distribution coordinators may begin their careers by working as assistants or lower level employees in a film production or film distribution company, and taking advantage of opportunities to advance when job vacancies occur.

Scholarships for Becoming a Film Distribution Coordinator

The Applicable Majors section below shows fields of study relevant to a career as a Film Distribution Coordinator. You can search for scholarships matched to those fields of study on our Film Studies Scholarships and Marketing Scholarships pages.

Success Tip: Be sure to apply for any scholarships that you even barely qualify for, as there are millions of dollars of scholarships that go unused every year due to a lack of applicants!