Contrary to what we may wish to happen, when it is time to deliver your project, the great antennaed stork does not swoop down, gather up all the precious elements you’ve nurtured through the postproduction process, and magically deliver them into the distributor’s crib. You must get them there.

A Long Labor

Delivery begins with dailies (usually in the form of off-line proxies) and progresses in stages throughout the completion of your show. Delivery is completed only when you have fulfilled all of the delivery requirements and the distributor has accepted the elements. Make sure you get signed confirmation that the appropriate persons have received all the items listed in your delivery requirements. This is an important ...

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