Services for journalists

FDA Publications

FDA publishes an annual Yearbook, offering a selection of data on the previous year's cinemagoing in the UK, courtesy of Nielsen EDI www.nielsenedi.com, together with illustrated articles on a range of generic topics affecting film distribution.

The current FDA Yearbook 2008 includes:

• Detailed review of UK cinemagoing in 2007 with data courtesy of Nielsen EDI
• Round-up of developments in the fight against film and copyright theft
• New series of articles on industry topics... and more.

To apply for a copy of the FDA Yearbook, email info@fda.uk.net. Copies may be provided free of charge subject to availability.

We also publish a Guide to UK film distribution. In generic terms it reveals the fascinating life of a film after the production phase, and shows how distributors work to launch a film in the competitive market place and to deliver its audience.

The guide explores film marketing and release strategies, and considers the creative, organisational and personal skills needed to work in the various branches of distribution.

This publication is aimed at students, trainees or people on work placement in the media industries, or anyone with an interest in the film business. It is available both online here and in print. To request a current print edition, which may be provided free of charge subject to availability, email info@fda.uk.net

For UK regional film journalists and editors, we publish Scoop, a 'pocket quarterly' magazine containing useful features, contacts and information about forthcoming releases. For further details click here.