IndiePix was included in a survey of the “movies on line” market in Andrew O’Hehir’s Salon blog post headlined “Movies online: The future is (almost) here!” We thought this was a particularly good survey and really, not just because we were included! But we were happy to be among those listed and thanks to them for that. He writes: “People like me have been pronouncing (more…)

“The Media” — also known somewhat derisively as “The Mainstream Media” or “The MSM” — has an image among some as the obstacle to progress and a blocking agent to new thinking. If you are on the technology side of the entertainment business (independent film included), it’s easy to find yourself agreeing with those points of view as you struggle to find a niche opening through which you can drive your product. The MSM is at it again! The cry goes up as techno dudes rally to break down the barriers between products and fans … and apparently, we’re winning! (more…)

John Horn at the LA Times had an important article last week on the impact of Video-On-Demand on independent film economics. The link to it Is above. Link to our earlier report and see comments below. (more…)

… you’d seen it all… !
Just like the Spring flowers start to pop up, a really new idea for independent film distribution emerges. Yes, there is a new way to distribute the best in independent film, but let’s not confuse “deliver” and “distribute”. To deliver a film is simply to move a presentation from one point to another. But to distribute a film is to connect audiences (more…)

We had a conversation with a person in the business who said: “I like things that are big, and free makes things big, fast! Free, Fast, Big!” There’s some problems with that view — making a top quality indie film is (more…)

Geoff Gilmore WAS the director of the Sundance Film Festival - which just concluded in Park City, Utah about 10 days ago. This was their 25th anniversary. Mr. Gilmore opened the Festival with a statement on The State of Independent Film & Festivals and a few days later he chaired a panel titled “The Panic Button: Push or Ponder” (available in 2 clips, each 30 minutes long, here and here on YouTube). (more…)