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New Directions for Independent Cinema: Ian Calderon

Ian Calderon, director of digital initiatives for the Sundance Institute, talks with CinemaTech editor Scott Kirsner about trends in independent film: delivering content to mobile phones and Internet-connected TVs, producing in 3-D, piracy, and the challenge of breaking through the noise — whether you’re submitting a film to Sundance or […]

The Coming Indie Revolution: Just Sell it Yourself!

Manohla Dargis contemplates the new world of indie distribution - how technology and social media is affecting the way indies get distributed and, more importantly, how content creators can get paid. The answer - much like many things in the indie world, is DIY.

…In the Old World of distribution, filmmakers […]

Why Indie Directors Give Movies Away Free Online

This article by Monisha Rajesh of Time.com illustrates how many indie filmmakers are sidestepping traditional distribution and finding larger audiences and larger profits by giving away their film for free online. So, how do you make money by giving something away for free? Well, read on….

…When Finnish filmmaker […]

21 Great Free Thinkers of Indie Film

Ted Hope from The Wrap has compiled a list of “Brave Thinkers” in Independent Film. I guess we can split hairs over what is considered brave in this industry, but nevertheless it’s a good list of some of the individuals that are working on th cutting edge of indie […]

The Future of Indie Film Distribution: Peter Broderick

Scott Kirsner interviews distribution expert Peter Broderick at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The focus: how the distribution and marketing of independent film is changing.
VIA: Scott Kirsner

Declaration of Independence: The Ten Principles of Hybrid Distribution

Filmmakers are turning to more creative methods of distribution including a model by Peter Broderick which he calls the hybrid model which incorporates direct sale and standard distribution.

…Hybrid distribution is the state-of-the-art model more and more filmmakers are using to succeed. It enables them to have unprecedented access to audiences, […]

From Filmmaker to Entrepreneur

Independent filmmakers are extending the DIY nature of their productions into the distribution realm:
…Scott Thigpen, president of Unify Films, and writer and director of A Powerful Noise, a film that documents the journey of three women involved in social change around the world, was preparing for a one-night-only live event […]

Adventures In DIY Theatrical Distribution

Jon Reiss chronicles his efforts to self distribute his film “Bomb It” in this informative piece from Filmmaker Magazine. If you ever considered hitting the open road and theatrically self distributing your film make sure and read article.

…My story is not unlike that of most independent filmmakers these days. […]

Short Film Distribution Guide

Scottish Screen offers a comprehensive guide (”You’ve Got it Made”) to the ins-and-outs of distributing a short film. Visit their site to download the guide and while there check out some of the other great resources they have to offer.
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1,000 True Fans

The long tail is great for Amazon, iTunes, Netflix, and of course the consumers. But for content creators it is at best a mixed blessing. How do you overcome the massive competition? One solution is to find 1,000 True Fans.
Also check out: The Long Tail - Chris Anderson

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