Syzygy - 11:55 am on Aug 9, 2005 (gmt 0)

I was afraid it would be that complicated, but that's all right.

It's not complicated at all - it just seems like it at the moment. What is involved here is lots of initial groundwork. It's worth the effort. Make sure you build a database of contacts/addresses, too. (I use old fashioned record/index cards ;-))

Once Studio Press/Media departments and PR agencies have you on their mailing list for one project (film) you will invariably be added to the list for everything else that's new. (Also, Distributors - they're definitely worth contacting as they need maximum exposure for every project they handle - their company depends on it!)

In the end a greater percentage of the information comes to you - all you have to do is open your post & check your emails.

An added bonus is that after a while, dealing with the PR/Media execs (an occasionally awkward bunch of people in my book!) becomes second nature and getting exactly what you need from them is easy ;-)

Syzygy