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Introducing BitTorrent Bundle: Pioneering Decentralized Digital Distribution & Marketing

Micah Van Hove — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:17 +0000

BitTorrent, a tech company whose name is commonly and incorrectly associated with pirating, has been running a legitimate business since 2004 with over 2 million pieces of licensed content in the BitTorrent download manager, which serves more than 170 million people monthly. The company is now beginning to launch a new endeavor to empower those in the content creation business. BitTorrent Bundle provide a way for creators large and small to have all the advantages of the peer-to-peer protocol while also maintaining control over their content by creating ‘gates’ that must be unlocked by the consumer. We had a chance to chat with Matt Mason, VP of Marketing at BitTorrent, who is very impassioned about what this new publishing platform could potentially mean for creators. Read on for the interview and get the full scoop: (more…)

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Oscar-Winning Roger Corman's Drive-In YouTube Channel Offers 400 B-Movie Essentials for $4 a Month

Dave Kendricken — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:46:16 +0000

Of all the filmmakers of all time, few can claim the sheer volume of titles to their name as Roger Corman — never mind his other accomplishments. The 87-year-old director, producer, writer, and occasional actor is still active in his 60 year film career, during which he has coached countless high-profile auteurs, fostered the careers of several notable actors, and earned a 2009 Honorary Academy Award. He has also already denied services such as Hulu streaming rights to his extensive ~400 film canon even for an offered $5-6,000 per film (to be paid to him) — but has agreed to launch “Corman’s Drive-In” as a $4/mo paid YouTube channel in the summer. Read on for more details. (more…)

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How to Save Theatrical Distribution After the Home Video Boom and Bust

Oakley Anderson-Moore — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:30:54 +0000

We all know that watching a movie on a 15-inch laptop from your couch just doesn’t compare to a real movie theater experience, and yet every year the numbers of people going out to the movies shrinks – meaning, for filmmakers, so do the number of different films that get to play on the big screen. Is it because of television? The Internet? Kids these days and their short attention spans?! In the entertaining series of videos below captured by 4th Row Films at the Sundance Art House Convergence, Ira Deutchman, suggests how me might save theatrical distribution. (more…)

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17 Things About The Film Biz That Should Significantly Influence Your Behavior

Guest Author — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:02:53 +0000

The film industry has changed dramatically over the past decade, and trying to make a living from movies is getting more difficult as independent films (and films in general) fight for a smaller piece of the viewership pie. That’s where people like Ted Hope come in. He has been working tirelessly to make sustainable filmmaking careers a reality, and he’s written a tremendous post that should be an eye-opener for anyone trying to survive as a filmmaker.

This is a guest post by Producer Ted Hope. (more…)

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3 Must-Haves to Get Your Film Distributed

Oakley Anderson-Moore — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:59:33 +0000

Even though we wax poetic about how rewarding the art of filmmaking can be, at the end of the day, we need audiences to see the finished product. They don’t have to rabidly declare it their favorite film (though that would be nice), but there’s really no point spending all this time and money on a feature if the only person who owns the DVD is your mom. In a series of videos posted by IFP from Mark Litwak, the entertaining Entertainment Lawyer explains how to prepare yourself for the do-or-die of distribution. (more…)

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Vimeo Launches New Mobile Website, Plus Interface Improvements for On Demand Content

Micah Van Hove — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:53:00 +0000

Vimeo’s latest advancements come in the form of an optimization of what already exists: their mobile website and On Demand platforms. Boasting that over 1/3 of their monthly traffic can be accredited to their mobile site, the new redesign aims to make it easier for users to find and view content, as well as connect with the community. By the same token, they have also updated the interface for the Vimeo On Demand homepage, making it look and feel a little bit more like platforms we’re used to. Click through to see the new improvements. (more…)

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Watch Steven Soderbergh's State of Cinema Address, Plus Info on His Latest Twitter Novella

Micah Van Hove — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:30:43 +0000

Though it was requested that Steven Soderbergh’s recent “last appearance ever talking film” at the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival was not to be recorded, a clip has made its way to the surface. The prolific filmmaker discusses the state of things and the difference between ‘movies’ and ‘cinema’ with the anecdotal prowess you would expect from the veteran. Hit the jump for the full video, and read on for the latest on his Twitter endeavors. (more…)

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Steven Soderbergh: 'Studios Only Gamble on Openings, Don't Support Filmmakers over the Long Haul'

Joe Marine — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:21:14 +0000

Steven Soderbergh has been making movies at a rapid pace over the last few years, likely trying to get everything out of his system before his “retirement” from filmmaking. We’re not sure if the new Liberace film will truly be his last, or if he’ll ever direct anything else again, but one thing is sure: he still has a lot of strong feelings about the film industry and many of the problems facing filmmakers today. He recently spoke at the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival, and got into some of the major issues that affect filmmaking — and filmmakers — today. [Update]: you can now watch the full speech online. (more…)

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If You Like AMATEUR, Take 2 Seconds to Help Us Spread the Word (Makes a BIG Difference)

Ryan Koo — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:20:10 +0000

Last week I posted AMATEUR, the prequel to my forthcoming feature MANCHILD, and the response to the short has been downright amazing. Thank you to everyone who has watched it! If you haven’t seen it yet, it is embedded below, and if you have seen it, here’s how two seconds of your time can make a big difference for the project: (more…)

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After Three Years of Distribution Pioneering, Online VOD Platform Dynamo Shuts Its Doors

Micah Van Hove — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:11:39 +0000

DynamoPlayer, one of the first the to market in terms of the ‘direct-to-consumer‘ paradigm, has officially bit the dust. They will spend the next few months closing out accounts and letting users collect their remaining balances before they shut down existing video players in mid-June. By the end of June, the platform will be shut down completely. Read on for the press release from Dynamo. (more…)

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Reelhouse Paves the Way for the Future of Self-Distribution

Micah Van Hove — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:33:47 +0000

Each new day that passes it seems the world of distribution for filmmakers is being turned on its head. With so many new content destinations popping up all the time, it’s hard to know what’s what. Reelhouse is a company who seems to be breaking through the mold, as a recent partnership with Sundance would suggest. Reelhouse is planning a big launch on April 22nd — read on for our interview with Bill Mainguy, CEO and Founder of Reelhouse and get to know the platform: (more…)

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The Film Made by More Than 5000 People: Nicolás Alcalá Talks About His Transmedia Project 'The Cosmonaut'

V Renée — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:04:08 +0000

Have Nicolás Alcalá and his team at Riot Cinema Collective discovered the future of filmmaking? After learning what steps these filmmakers, based out of Madrid, took to get their project, The Cosmonaut (para los hispanohablantes, El Cosmonauta), made you might say “yes”. This film is a transmediatic experience that has broken all the world’s crowdfunding records by raising €130,000 in 3 days. On May 14th the film will be available to view for free. However, with an investment of €5 to €50 (about $6.55 to $65.46) you can purchase the “K-Pass” to gain access to tons of extras: 32 additional web episodes, mockumentary, a “secret newsletter”, and the opportunity to copy, remix, and distribute the film as you wish.”The Film Made by More Than 5000 People” is, in fact, not only a film, but an experience; an experience created, had, and shared by thousands of people all over the world. (more…)

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Sony to Make 4K Affordable with 55-Inch UHD TV, Media Hub & Distribution Service to Match

Dave Kendricken — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:58:19 +0000

Until more recently, the home theater/consumer side of 4K has been a bit beyond the reach of the average consumer. The $25,000 pricing of Sony’s 84-inch Bravia 4K TV, for instance, is simply prohibitive to all but the most enthusiastic home viewers — but Sony’s newly price-pointed 55 and 65-inch screens are poised to address that point, set to go for $5,000 and $7,000, respectively. And just in case you were wondering what (and how) Sony expects you to actually watch on such a thing, the company’s also unveiled its $699 FMP-X1 4K media player, plus an eventual distribution service, to go along with them cheap(er) UHD TV screens. Check out some more details below. (more…)

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Get Paid: Ted Hope Launches A2E Distribution Lab

Oakley Anderson-Moore — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:00:14 +0000

Since the signing on of truly-free-film’s Ted Hope as Executive Director of San Francisco Film Society, a lot of people have been excitedly awaiting for something cool to happen. Last week SFFS announced the unveiling of a new program called the A2E (Artist to Entrepreneur) Digital Distribution Lab and this may be Hope’s first coup. The pilot program promises to come up with fresh practices for filmmakers through big ideas and tech world entrepreneurs. How do I sign up? Read more about the upcoming distribution experiment below. (more…)

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Case Study: 3 Celebrity Documentaries with Totally Different Distribution Strategies

Oakley Anderson-Moore — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:00:21 +0000

Music documentaries happen to make very useful case studies in distribution strategies, because it’s so damn obvious who their core audiences are. And lucky for us, it seems like rock stars past and present have new films about them released every week. Below is a cross comparison of three new music documentaries and their corresponding release strategies that I thought were both useful and entertaining to compare.
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Cin·e·ma / Noun / Definition Pending: The State of Cinema with Christine Vachon

V Renée — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:45:39 +0000

The meaning of the term “cinema” has changed greatly during the history of moving pictures. For a long time, “cinema” was synonymous with “theater,” which implied that both terms were so connected that they became one and the same. Now, with the advent of digital downloads, streaming video, and even DVDs/Blu-rays, cinema, especially independent cinema, is no longer tied to the theater experience. What does this mean for the state of cinema? Producer Christine Vachon (Kids, Boys Don’t Cry, I’m Not There) gave the State of Cinema Address at the 2011 San Francisco International Film Festival and dug into this topic. Check out the video below: (more…)

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Netflix: 4K Streaming Within 2 Years, 'House of Cards' 4K Encodings This Year. Can Indies Benefit?

Joe Marine — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:54:48 +0000

Consumer viewing habits are changing, and companies like Netflix are at the forefront of the streaming revolution. So it comes as no surprise that they also plan to be at the bleeding edge when it comes to 4K. Netflix’s Chief Product Officer, Neil Hunt, recently stated in an interview that they expect to have 4K streaming within a year or two, with their original series House of Cards (shot on the RED EPIC) eventually getting 4K encodings. While it’s good news for anyone selling a 4K TV, is there a way independent filmmakers could benefit from all of this? (more…)

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Vimeo On Demand Now Open to PRO Members, Sell Your Work Online, Keep 90% of the Revenue

Joe Marine — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:02:37 +0000

While it’s been in private beta since November, Vimeo has finally unveiled details of their pay-to-view service, which they are now officially calling Vimeo On Demand. This is a big move for the video streaming website, which up until now has only offered the option to tip users. There are plenty of options for creators to sell their content online, but it’s far more convenient to sell through a service that’s already familiar with millions of users. Check out more details of the new service below. (more…)

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Come Development Hell or High Water, Sony PS4K is Coming (But with 100GB Downloads?)

Dave Kendricken — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:30:50 +0000

It’s a safe bet Sony will not be left behind in the 4K home media arms race, but that’s about the only thing clear regarding the topic at this point, because Sony does not yet seem to have a clear strategy for 4K home delivery. Do you need Sony’s 4K TV to access it, or don’t you? It’s now looking like either will be answered “yes.” This is because another platform for a 4K delivery service will be the upcoming Playstation 4 video game console (which was strangely left out of their PS4 announcement, probably because 4K is only planned for video, not games, at the moment). While we don’t know too much about their 4K home delivery service yet, there’s talk about downloads up to 100 gigabytes or greater. But will this really happen, and more to the point, are 100GB downloads the only option for 4K? (more…)

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Disrupt and Distribute: VHX Helps 'Internet Revolutionaries' Self-Release Their Films

Dave Kendricken — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:10:52 +0000

As promised, the team behind VHX is steadily working to change the independent film distribution landscape. Veteran experience in populist collaboration and the building of Vimeo means VHX understands web video, audience interaction, and tracking social trends. Can it really work? The likes of NPR and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl (as director) think so, joining the ranks of non-fiction VHX-powered releases like Indie Game: The Movie. VHX has also empowered documentary filmmakers spotlighting the ‘hacker’ community Anonymous, and the creators of the controversial BitTorrent tracker The Pirate Bay — even with the latter doc’s simultaneous free release through YouTube and BitTorrent. (more…)

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