Film Press Release Format, Example, & Template
(Name of the director) comes the (Name of the movie with a short one-line description).
The upcoming (discussion about the theme of the film and the location of the launch). (Name of the film) is a (the storyline of the film and its basis on a specific issue hitting a specific sector of society).
(Name of the film) will premiere (day, date, time and location of the screening). Immediately following the premiere (mention about the panel for the press conference after the screening).
The CEO of (words about the film by different sponsors of the film). The goal (the major goal of the film to reach the audience). It showcases (explanation of the idea behind the film).
The film features (mention the special features of the film, for ex. Use of different voices). The debutant actors (Name of the actors playing an important role). The director (his views on the special screening). The goal (the idea of the director behind the screening).
A trailer (link to the trailer). Sponsors supporting (Names of the all the sponsors including associating sponsors, supporting sponsors, corporate sponsors and presenting sponsors). The release date (release date of the movie). The release copies (availability of the release copies after the film release)
The following press release example shows how to write a Film Press Release:
Title
Film exploring the gender gap will debut April 5
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(From the legendary director and co-founder Robin Herald) comes the film (PIN, talking about the gender gap in America). The upcoming (feature-length documentary film PIN – removing the gender gap will make its world premiere at the London Film Festival presented by AP and P). (PIN documentary) is a (the relevant and timely documentary exploring why American women, girls, and minorities do not pursue careers in Science and Technology despite high demand and increasing opportunities).
(PIN documentary) will premiere (on Sunday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. Vella at Spring Studios, 50 Zurich Street, New York). Immediately following the premiere, (PIN director and Producer Robin Herald will join executives from leading companies on a panel to explore the issue and discuss what industry can offer to explore the gender gap).
The CEO of (TECH ventures said that this documentary is amplifying the conversation about the gender gap in technology and specifically science by highlighting facts and voices that inspire broadly to identify challenges, create opportunities and drive change).
The goal (of this documentary is to empower American women and minorities to pursue education and careers in Science and Technology). (The documentary also explores how technology will be more different if a more diverse field of programmers are available). It showcases (the ingenious ways by which women can showcase their skills, drive intellect and vision to disrupt the male-dominated industry).
The film features (expert voices from many of the world’s foremost technology companies as well as experts in psychology, science, computer history, and mathematics). The debutant actors (of the film are Will Smith, Robert Harrison, Johanna, Steve’s and Peter Karter).
The director of (PIN said that it is an honor to debut the documentary at one of the most prestigious film festivals in the country and he is humbled by the opportunity to share his film with the International Film Community). The goal of the director (for launching the movie in this festival is to spread the idea to a wider group of producers and directors and ultimately a wider audience).
The festival will be marked by the presence of a number of celebrities, actors, directors, producers, sponsors, cinematographers etc. which will give a great launch to the documentary.
(PIN documentary will show at the following times and locations for screening)
- April 19, Spring Studios, Zurich, New York
- April 21, lavana studios, Hilton, New York
- April 24, West St, New York.
A trailer of the film is available for preview at pindocumentary.com. Sponsors supporting (the development of the film include)
- Presenting sponsors- Jet networks
- Corporate sponsors – billInc
- Affiliate sponsors- Mcom
- Supporting sponsors- Cedmed.
The release date (of the movie is April 10th which will be released with the theatrical cut as well as the director’s cut). The release copies (will be available by all home entertainment retailers or online at pindocumentary.com).
