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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The Graduates Hits #1 on Hulu

The Graduates Hits #1 on Hulu Congratulations are in order for The Graduates, the best-selling coming-of-age comedy that hit #1 on Hulu and stayed there all last weekend! Hulu gets over 1.4 million visitors a day from the US alone - it is one of the biggest online entertainment destinations in the world. This is just the latest ...
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‘Of Darkness’ Director Recieves Nod from Amazon.com

‘Of Darkness’ Director Recieves Nod from Amazon.com Congratulations are in order for Gary Irwin, director of short film 'Of Darkness,' an IndieFlix favorite. Irwin submitted a commercial to the Amazon Ad contest and has been chosen as a finalist. If chosen, Irwin wins two $10,000 Amazon gift certificates and a special screening at the 15th Annual Gen Art ...
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Attention Seattle: NWFF Needs Your Support

Attention Seattle: NWFF Needs Your Support Hi Indie Film Lovers, Our friends at Northwest Film Forum are facing a financial crisis. Since 1995 the Film Forum has brought amazing, cutting edge film to the Seattle community and have supported independent filmmakers in countless ways and built a community on film lovers who consistently push the envelope and ...
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DIY Marketing is Norm for Indie Films

DIY Marketing is Norm for Indie Films Here at IndieFlix we make it our mission to help filmmakers find their audiences. Oftentimes it's easier said then done  - maneuvering through the waters of online social networking and specialty groups can be daunting with mixed results. Even if you find that niche, the payoff of all your hard ...
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Robinson Wants Omaha for Dancing Carl

Robinson Wants Omaha for Dancing Carl Written By Bob Fischbach Taken From The Omaha World Herald Robinson hopes to film in Omaha again. Screenwriter and director Andrew Robinson, an Omaha native, is gearing up to make his third feature-length movie. Robinson, who filmed “April Showers” and “Shimmer” in the Omaha and Plattsmouth areas, again hopes to shoot his film at ...
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Check out Scott Kirsner’s New Book!

Check out Scott Kirsner’s New Book! Hello everyone, Our friend Scott Kirsner has a new book entitled "Fans, Friends & Followers".  Please read the description below and check it out! Description An Essential Guide for Filmmakers, Musicians, Writers, Artists, and Other Creative Types Back in the 20th century, the path to creative success was clear: just get signed by a record ...
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We here at IndieFlix would like to wish everyone happy holidays!

We here at IndieFlix would like to wish everyone happy holidays! Hello Fans and Filmmakers, We here at IndieFlix would like to thank you so much for your continued support and dedication. Your hard work is truly remarkable and we would be nothing without the love you show for the independent filmmaker.  While you're warm and cozy with your family, grab ...
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Do people really want to pay for streaming?

Do people really want to pay for streaming? IndieFlix is finally putting 60 titles up on our site for streaming in addition to their DVD delivery.  We will then start rolling out about 50 more titles every few weeks.  I can't help but think, do people really want to pay for streaming to watch a movie on their ...
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Heading to The Conversation, an industry think tank in my opinion…

Heading to The Conversation, an industry think tank in my opinion… The Conversation -This will be an amazing event! To All IndieFlix Filmmakers & Subscribers, This is already an amazing event.  Here are the reasons why: 1. Leading innovators and newsmakers all in one room for 2 days sharing openly and listening. 2. There is no product, festival or company agenda at play.3. The ...
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Independent Film Marketing Podcast with IndieFlix CEO Scilla Andreen

Independent Film Marketing Podcast with IndieFlix CEO Scilla Andreen Futurelab a big blog in Europe picked up John Caddell's independent film marketing podcast of IndieFlix CEO and filmmaker Scilla Andreen who very candidly shared her very strong opinions on the changing Indie film world. <http://blog.futurelab.net/2008/10/shop_talk_podcast_15_scilla_an.html>
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