Press Releases & Industry News

Gigantic Releasing Moves Independent Film Distribution into a New Era Giant Digital is changing the face of independent film distribution by launching GiantDigital.com, offering streaming independent films to anyone with a broadband Internet connection. The ticket price is $2.99 for three-day, unlimited access, similar to a video rental. ... READ MORE >>

Tribeca Film Institute – About – The Economics of Independent Film and Video Distribution in the Digital Age (link to PDF) Tribeca Film Institute asked Intelligent Television to do a report on the current economic situation in the independent film industry (21 pages) ... READ MORE >>

News Release: EX-IM Bank Supports U.S. Independent Film Industry U.S. Export-Import is committing to provide additional funding the international distribution of American independent films (films where at least 50% of the production funding is American) ... READ MORE >>

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Starts Movie Company (for independent films) Popular rapper/musician is starting a company to distribute (?) 2-10 films in their first year ... READ MORE >>

Ted Leonsis Launches Film Distribution Site (Washington Business Journal) “SnagFilm,” an online service that allows filmmakers to stream their work online in order to find potential distributers ... READ MORE >>

IndiePix Partners with SnagFilm Films currents distributed by IndiePix will now be available through SnagFilm (online streaming) ... READ MORE >>

Karin Chien on Independent Film Distribution blog report on Karin Chien’s workshop focusing on independent film distribution ... READ MORE >>

Sundance Channel Caters to Independent Film Fans Sundance TV channel is starting a video-on-demand service to show independent films that have not hit theaters ... READ MORE >>

Digital Distribution’s Impact Hard to Pin Down – Variety Discusses the newness of online distribution and suggests that the independent market will probably benefit the most, once a useful model is created ... READ MORE >>

IODA Expands Film and Distribution Network Onto Amazon Amazon.com will now offer digital downloads of all film and video material currently distributed by Independent Online Distribution Alliance ... READ MORE >>

The Filmmakers Channel Launches On Line Pay-Per-View Audience Direct Distribution Service for Filmmakers, Festivals and Entrepreneurs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 A.M. EDT, November, 3 2008 Contact: Daniel Latrimurti, Phone: 505-349-5957... READ MORE >>

Freeplay Music Offers Attractive Licensing Rates To Indies New York, Nov. 4, 2008 Freeplay Music, the web-based Production and Indie Artist music library, is pleased to announce its exciting collaboration with BYkids, a unique... READ MORE >>

Dori Media's New TV Series 'Arab Labor' Wins 'Accolade' Award LONDON, Sep 29, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dori Media Group ("Dori Media" or "DMG") (UK:DMG: news, chart, profile) , the international media company... READ MORE >>

Eleven short wins one more [press release from Lightshaft Entertainment] Lawrence Lim, of Lightshaft Entertainment, has won a prestigious Honorable Mention Award from The Accolade Competition. READ MORE >>

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The American Film Market (AFM) November 5-12, In Santa Monica Reaching across global markets, the AFM connects an audience of determined buyers, dedicated sellers and passionate producers - enabling independent art and commerce to grow and thrive. The AFM defines an industry that continues to amaze and delight. This year is no exception. Get ready to preview a new generation of film from the world’s best talent.     READ MORE >>

AFI Fest Has Amazing Line-Up Begins October 30th in Hollywood What a field of films! Hundreds of screenings will be available at AFI Fest 10/30-11/09 centered in Hollywood at the famous ArcLight Cinerama Dome. As importantly, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and talk with hundreds of filmmakers. Who can resist being at the World Premiere of Joel Hopkin’s Last Chance Harvey, a romantic comedy that unites Academy Award winners Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Hopkins, Hoffman and Thompson are all...        READ MORE >>

The Latest from the Home Media Expo Filmmakers and television producers who want commercial success are well served to attend the big industry conventions. It’s helpful to know consumer tastes and what distributors are seeking. The Home Media Expo is always a good place to gain that information. The convention took place June 24-26 at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. Accolade attended the event and schmoozed with the industry leaders in order to gain distribution opportunities for the top Accolade award winners. Perhaps nobody knows what sells better than Blockbuster’s CEO, Jim Keyes. During a hallway conversation with Keyes and from the keynote panel of industry leaders it became clear that...        READ MORE >>

After The Market Report from NATPE, North America’s Largest Television Marketplace Note: You’ll probably want to read this article in it’s entirely as there are many tips about distribution for both filmmakers and television producers. In late January, more than 8,000 top media executives from 76 countries participate in three days of buying and selling, featuring over 350 globally recognized exhibiting companies and scores of buyers and acquisition executives. As usual, many of the top winners of Accolade awards were at NATPE. Among them were Dan Debenham of LenZ-works Productions and his associates Demetrius Graham and Troy McClain. McClain, one of the most likeable stars of Donald Trump’s Apprentice, is host of LenZ-work Productions’ Accolade award-winning HomeTeam television series. They were at NATPE promoting three new television pilots, Music for Money; Drum Heads; and Behind the Ink. Another Accolade winner at NATPE was James Brown, producer and host of ClubHouseTV, a television series about golf.      READ MORE >>

See You at NATPE, America’s Largest Television Market Now in its 45th year, the NATPE Conference & Exhibition is described by its sponsor as the world’s first and America’s largest marketplace solely dedicated to global multi-platform video content. Translated into everyday lingo, it’s a huge market place for the sale of television content to television networks, cable groups and new mobile media outlets. More than 8,000 top media executives from 76 countries participate in three days of buying and selling, featuring over 350 globally recognized exhibiting companies and scores of buyers and acquisition executives. NATPE also offers four days of innovative sessions featuring over 250 leaders in content creation, development, distribution, advertising, financing and business strategy.    READ MORE >>

After The Market Report from the 2007 American Film Market & the AFI Fest What an experience. Over 8,300 producers, buyers and distributors attend the American Film Market (AFM) from 65 countries. There were more than 900 screenings of 537 films in 34 languages. It’s estimated that $800 million in movie deals were sealed during the meeting. Unlike a film festival, the AFM is a marketplace where production and distribution deals are closed. Next year’s AFM will take place from November 5 to 12, 2008. More information can be found at http://www.ifta-online.org/afm.    READ MORE >>

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