Ep 256: What Is a MG In Film Distribution?

08/07/2022 11 min
Ep 256: What Is a MG In Film Distribution?

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Episode Synopsis

A minimum guarantee (MG) is the minimum amount of money a distributor will pay to acquire rights to a film. In this episode, film producer Tom Malloy explains the difference between a minimum guarantee and an advance, and how to improve your odds of negotiating a favorable MG with your next deal.