Finding Playland, a bestselling trip down Seattle’s memory lane

Finding Playland, a bestselling trip down Seattle’s memory lane "Finding Playland" is a nostalgic trip through Seattle's carnival past. It has connected audiences with a part of history tucked away and is now the biggest sleeper hit in the IndieFlix library. The Playland Amusement Park was a 65 acre amusement park built on Bitter Lake in 1930, just seven miles ...
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Seattle’s ‘Humpday’ director Lynn Shelton Moves to MTV

Seattle’s ‘Humpday’ director Lynn Shelton Moves to MTV [caption id="attachment_4697" align="alignright" width="550" caption="Lynn Shelton in the MTV photo booth at Sundance 2010"][/caption] Seattle film darling Lynn Shelton, director of "Humpday," is moving to the web. She has directed a Seattle-based webisode series for MTV's $5 Cover, a psuedo-reality web series that follows artists in multiple cities throughout the US. ...
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Part 1: “In The Darkness” team: pioneers on ‘the verge of madness’

Part 1: “In The Darkness” team: pioneers on ‘the verge of madness’ This is the first post in the IndieFlix blog series following the progression of the "In The Darkness" distribution story. In The Darkness is not your average feature film release.  Bypassing all traditional distribution routes, the team behind the film is ready to embrace the digital age through the online-only ...
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MadFlix 2 Tonight at McGilvra’s

sundnacethumb We’re hosting a beer and free movie party tonight at McGilvra’s at 8 p.m. They are the bar in our backyard that we all love to stop by for a mid-day pick-me-up. Come by for a drink and short flick... we hope to see you there!
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‘In The Darkness’ Clips Premier Exclusively on Hulu

In the Darkness thumb 'In The Darkness' is the gripping tale of two boys lost in a fire-ravaged and remote mountainside and the latest project from Andrew Robinson, director of 'April Showers.' Hulu just released an exclusive first trailer and behind-the-scenes footage from the set and there is more to come in anticipation of ...
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Sundance Night A Hit At Roy St. Coffee & Tea

Sundance Night A Hit At Roy St. Coffee & Tea Sunday night, Scilla and IndieFlix hosted a free Sundance screening at Roy St. Coffee & Tea, the Seattle coffee house where we do weekly short film screenings. It's all part of what we like to call project living room - reaching out to our local film buffs and sharing what ...
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IndieFlix Signs Exciting New Titles at 2010 Sundance/Slamdance Festivals

IndieFlix Signs Exciting New Titles at 2010 Sundance/Slamdance Festivals Park City, Utah – Five titles featured at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and Slamdance Film Festival have signed with IndieFlix for film distribution. The short documentary “Thompson,” directed by Jason Tippet, tells the story of best friends Matt and Ryan and the bonds they share over things like dirt bikes, ...
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“Thompson” Accepted to Sundance

“Thompson” Accepted to Sundance We love "Thompson," an  intriguing mini-doc about two lifelong friends who share a love of go-karts, guns and dirt bikes. Thankfully, the festival world is noticing, too. Sundance has added "Thompson" to it's roster and will be screening the film on their YouTube channel in the Documentary Shorts category. After Sundance, ...
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‘A New Tomorrow’ Remains Relevant to Political Climate

‘A New Tomorrow’ Remains Relevant to Political Climate It can be said that making someone laugh is the same as making someone understand.  Michael Moore, the Oscar and Emmy winning director, recently wrote a comical, yet poignant letter to President Obama, effectively stating his stance on Afghanistan.  Carey Corr’s directorial debut, A New Tomorrow, also has a strong political message that ...
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MadFlix Continues with Weekly Showings at Roy St. Coffee & Tea

MadFlix Continues with Weekly Showings at Roy St. Coffee & Tea Building on the momentum from last week's MadFlix event at the Madison Park Starbucks,  IndieFlix will continue screening favorite shorts and features at Roy St. Coffee & Tea, located at 700 Broadway Ave. E. on Capitol Hill. Beginning Dec. 16, 2009, IndieFlix will host movie nights every Wednesday and Sunday nights ...
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Madison Park Goes Mad for MadFlix!

Madison Park Goes Mad for MadFlix! Last night’s MadFlix event was a huge success, thanks to the Madison Park community and Starbucks staff. We had a packed house and everyone had a good time sampling McGilvra’s delicious cheese pizza and beer, Magito Family of Wines (the Zinfandel was to die for!), Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and La Panzanella ...
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Will “Paranormal Activity” Change the Face of Big Studio Marketing?

Will “Paranormal Activity” Change the Face of Big Studio Marketing? The economic downturn has made us all think differently about how we spend money. It has cast a cloud of mindfulness over everything from weekly grocery shopping habits to the way entertainment is made and marketed. Movie tickets are more expensive than ever and Americans are paying closer attention to what ...
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Finding What Works in Film Marketing & Distribution

Finding What Works in Film Marketing & Distribution Filmmaker Jon Reiss has spent a lot of time working the indie film market and has accepted, if not embraced, the marriage of filmmaking and marketing. He has written a much-anticipated book on the subject, called “Think Outside The Box (Office): The Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution and Marketing in ...
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Workbook Project Discovery & Distribution Award Now Accepting Entries!

Workbook Project Discovery & Distribution Award Now Accepting Entries! Attention Filmmakers! The Workbook Project and IndieFlix have an amazing opportunity to share with you to get your film seen! The Discovery & Distribution Award will be granted to the winning filmmaker who will receive a one week theatrical run in LA complete with PR, street team and social media support, as ...
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IndieFlix’ Educational Tour Kicks Off With April Showers producer Jenna Edwards

IndieFlix’ Educational Tour Kicks Off With April Showers producer Jenna Edwards [caption id="attachment_3541" align="alignleft" width="248" caption="Jenna Edwards and Tineil Lewis, Coordinator of Student Activites for UT Dallas in Richardson"][/caption] Hello all!  Thank you for taking the time to read this little blog post of mine.  I am feeling a bit of pressure as I have never written a blog and on top ...
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Pure, Unadulterated Washington Film at Grand Illusion

Pure, Unadulterated Washington Film at Grand Illusion The Grand Illusion Cinema in Seattle’s University District launched it’s first Washington Grown Film Festival – celebrating the best of Northwest film with exciting opportunities for fans to meet the filmmakers and see uniquely Washingtonian films – all were written, directed and produced in state. Festival coordinator Benny Trevett recommended that ...
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