Thoughts from IndieFlix CEO Scilla Andreen
I happened upon this old press release as I was cleaning off my desktop. After reading it again I felt compelled to update it and post it here on our new blog. It originally went out late September only 8 weeks ago. I am blown away by how much has changed in the world and how much IndieFlix has grown in that short amount of time!
It was a great announcement and now we have Xbox360 and YouTube Screening Room added to the list and we will be announcing 2 more companies after Thanksgiving. Sometimes I feel like all I have to do is blink and we’ve had a growth spurt. Don’t get me wrong I’m not complainiing…on the contrary I could not be happier though truth be told, these larger platforms take a little longer to get a film up for sale or viewing.
I must state again that a film can be on every platform on the planet but it does not guarantee anyone will see it or make money. You have to market, market, market! That is what we are launching now! Stay tuned… it’s going to get really exciting!
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Seattle WA, Nov 20, 2008 – Independent filmmakers finally have a “bridge to everywhere” as the online independent film distributor IndieFlix.com now delivers content to the world’s most powerful outlets to close the gap between independent filmmakers and fans.
IndieFlix promotes content with long-standing powerhouse distribution sources – many of them not available to individual filmmakers – like iTunes, Amazon VOD, Hulu, Joost, Netflix, YouTube Screening Room and now XBox360. These channels can provide filmmakers with access to millions of viewers. The IndieFlix business model is simple: filmmaker provides their film to IndieFlix and IndieFlix promotes the content to the world at no cost to the filmmaker. IndieFlix keeps a small percentage (30%) of sales and the filmmaker retains all rights to the material.
“Filmmakers are wondering how to get their work out in a more accessible way. There is confusion around how to best release across outlets like iTunes and Hulu. Indie filmmakers need what IndieFlix delivers,” says Lance Weiler, Founder of From Here To Awesome, The Workbook Project, and DIY Days.
“I’m an independent filmmaker,” said IndieFlix CEO Scilla Andreen. “Distribution via the Hollywood system has always been a maze of closed doors. We need a way to get our hard work out to the people who will love our films, and with IndieFlix’s distribution model, we can now access the largest communities in the world. The future of independent film is not only in content aggregation, but also in audience aggregation and innovative marketing”
Company: IndieFlix.com is an online independent film distribution and discovery site founded on the principles of community, promotion, syndication and transparency and offering affordable DVD and streaming to customers all over the world. Founded by 2 Award-Winning Filmmakers in 2005 and headquartered in Seattle, WA IndieFlix has a growing collection of over 1500 award winning features, shorts and documentaries for all ages. Not sure what to watch? Email us and we can help.
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