PM&E, Colleagia's U.S. affiliate, has joined forces with DocWorkers, Inc., a U.S. film distribution and marketing services company specializes in managing social awareness campaigns built around films.

Traditional distribution companies acquire the rights to the film for a relatively small advance (or sometimes none at all) and offer a revenue-share deal to the filmmakers (after recouping their expenses) which usually leaves the filmmakers with nothing.

DocWorkers encourages filmmakers to self-distribute their films, retaining all their rights. This approach makes it easier and possible to make the investment money back and earn profit.

DocWorkers (www.DocWorkers.com) is seeking Israeli films (both features and documentaries) that are appropriate for the U.S. market, and specifically for the Jewish-American audience.

In some case, DocWorkers may be able to raise funds required for the completion of a film that is destined to be distributed in the U.S.

NOTE TO FILMMAKERS

It is highly recommended to consider and plan your distribution strategy prior to the production, and make sure it fits into the overall production plan and budget.