Self-Distribution

Self-Distribution, is when you and your producer decides to distribute the film on your own hand.
I read an article from bbc, that talked about the advantages and disadvantages of self-distribution.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/distribution/distribution

Advantages:

• You can retain full control and rights over your own film, giving you the choice to select where you film should be screened.
• You don't have to pay any of the money you make from the sales of the film to a professional distributor. 

Disadvantages:

• It can be a full-time job to self-distribute your film and can be very time-consuming. 
• It may limit your options for sales as professional distributors have connections with buyers and therefore will know the market better
• You need to be sure that you are doing everything correct legally speaking, so you are certain to have all the rights for your film 

Below there is a link to an article from the guardian, where Marcus Markou decided to self-distribute his film "Papadopoulos & Sons".

http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/2015/may/29/papadopoulos-sons-self-distribution-film-industry