This is the film’s director, Roger Ingraham. I’ve been holding onto Moonshine now for several years, waiting for a distribution scenario to present itself that would reward the film and the people who had worked on it. None has presented itself. In the meantime, I’ve also learned some things about distribution. I’d like to elucidate a little on what I’ve learned.
As an experiment while I was in NY, I hit the streets with 12 DVDs to try my hand at street salesman. In a relatively short period of time, I sold all 12, simply based on the cover of the film, what I told them, and myself.
Discovery: There is no external barrier to selling a Sundance film, despite the larger distributor’s wariness.
The 12 DVDs were greatly enjoyed. Here’s was my favorite email response from that one day on the streets:
“Being a horror junkie, I purchased your film in the hopes to see something fresh and new being produced in the genre and also because you seemed to be truly passionate about your work. After viewing your film now for the fourth time, I confess that Moonshine has far exceeded all expectations I had. Your work is exceptional; at the very least, a film which challenges convention. More importantly however, it is a visually stunning piece of cinematic art which truly altered my perspective of what a “horror” film can be.
My sincerest commendations!”
It isn’t for lack of want or interest that Moonshine hasn’t been seen. But a realistic distribution scenario and effort needs to become available. I’m now beginning on a collaborative effort with individuals or companies to market and sell the film in the months approaching October of 2009.
For more information or to get involved, email me at rogeringraham(at)gmail.com.
~ R
