Quad Cinema – Indie Filmmakers’ New Ally in NYC
Published today on indiewire.com. NYC Art House Unveils DIY Initiative By BRIAN BROOKS Filmmakers taking the DIY approach to distribution, particularly those hoping to launch a movie with a theatrical run, have a new ally in New York City. The program, with promotional benefits, gives filmmakers a run in the city for a flat fee. […]
Launch of @skJon Reiss a Twitter Blog interface on Film Distribution and Marketing – This weeks topic – Film Festival Strategies
Ok – so its time for @askJon. I know the title is a little corny – but I don’t think we should take ourselves too seriously in all of this!! Each week I will be posting questions on a specific topic of film distribution and marketing to the filmmaking community via my twitter account @Jon_Reiss. […]
Justine Jacobs on DIY Distribution and her film Ready Set Bag
Doug Block from D-Word turned me onto filmmaker Justine Jacobs and her film Ready Set Bag. She did a post on D-Word and he turned me onto it – I contacted Justine and she is letting me republish it here: I wish there was a secret recipe. Bottom line we got tired of waiting for […]
10 Insights to the Indie Film World (as shared at this year’s LA Film Fest)
Ok, so I already spoke about James D. Stern’s talk a few days ago, but wanted to share the broader message as so eloquently reported by Indie Wire last week. Great, great stuff. The World As We Know It Is Over? 10 Insights on the Movie Biz IndieWire.com by Andy Lauer (June 23, 2009) “The […]
Making “Smarter” Independent Films (or rather, make films more wisely)
The Hollywood Reporter posted a great article last week on Jim Stern’s LA Film Fest Talk. Some of you may remember that last year around this same time, Mark Gil was going off about indie film’s declne and ultimate demise. Needless to say, Jim was singing a different tune, calling attention to the ever-importance of […]
More Oscar Nominations for Best Picture, More Indie Films in the Mix?
I know, I know, there are many of us who have moved on from following the Academy Awards as they have let us down one too many times by overlooking great films and filmmakers. But many indie folks, along with The Wrap.com are happy to have learned that there will now be 10 nominations for […]
Palm Springs Panelist Lecture Today – DIY Film Distribution
Hey everybody – I’m speaking about DIY Distribution at the Palm Springs Shortfest next Friday as part of a festival panelist discussion. Details below! Copied from the PS Shortfest page: Friday, June 26, 1:30 PM @ Hilton Palm Springs – DIY Distribution Event DIY Distribution Showing: Friday, June 26, 1:30 PM Running Time: 90 Minutes […]
New satellite digital distribution film festival and network in Europe – a new film distribution model for filmmakers.
Hi everyone, I found out in Variety today that even ex-ACTORS are paving the way for new platforms in digital distribution. Read on from this exciting article on Variety. Hauer sees the digital future – Actor prepares to unspool short film festival By NICK VIVARELLI – June 12th, 2009 ROME — As a man-made “replicant” […]
Palm Springs Shortfest Speaking Event – Come see me in Palm Springs.
Hey everybody – I’m speaking about DIY Distribution at the Palm Springs Shortfest next Friday as part of a festival panelist discussion. Details below! Copied from the PS Shortfest page: Friday, June 26, 1:30 PM @ Hilton Palm Springs – DIY Distribution Event DIY Distribution Showing: Friday, June 26, 1:30 PM Running Time: 90 Minutes […]
Speaking Event! LA Film Festival Financing Conference on Saturday, June 20th, 9am.
Don’t miss this all-day event on independent film production, financing, and distribution at the 2009 LA Film Festival! I will be speaking with a great lineup of indie experts and special guests. On Saturday, June 20 at The Landmark – West Los Angeles for the Film Financing Conference: a full-day event designed to discuss different […]