tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post1533103021410193617..comments2023-12-18T02:34:07.926-08:00Comments on Dead Harvey - A resource for independent horror filmmakers and fans: Dead Harvey Nation, I ask you... what do YOU think the future of indie horror distribution will look like?Dead Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07734419091039015292noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post-32860014157646559392010-02-23T02:17:11.674-08:002010-02-23T02:17:11.674-08:00This is a subject we're all discussing now(ind...This is a subject we're all discussing now(indy film guys).<br /><br />I turned down Lionsgate's offer for FOC2 to pursue self distribution, knowing it's a hard road but hopefully that road will broaden as VOD through internet/Xbox/etc begins to take off. <br /><br />Fingers crossed.Kangashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306092145547452231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post-21421797617406572632010-02-22T09:57:02.183-08:002010-02-22T09:57:02.183-08:00ahh, yes, sponsorships and advertising could be bi...ahh, yes, sponsorships and advertising could be big, especially if a filmmaker had a catalog of a few films he could offer viewers.Jasonhttp://www.jaheath.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post-12755386738812205142010-02-22T08:05:31.412-08:002010-02-22T08:05:31.412-08:00I definitely agree with VOD being huge... the onl...I definitely agree with VOD being huge... the only issue is with infrastructure. We need that capability in every home AND we need people to know how to use it.<br /><br />The other thing that I forgot to mention is an advertising based model. I think that if people could get content for free by VOD, streaming or downloading and the filmmakers made their money by selling sponsorships and/or advertising... you could create a win/win situation. People love to watch free stuff and as long as the filmmaker's getting paid, everyone's happy...Dead Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734419091039015292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post-78103982123099804592010-02-22T02:34:56.333-08:002010-02-22T02:34:56.333-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post-271521404124797352010-02-21T12:06:54.091-08:002010-02-21T12:06:54.091-08:00I think film festivals will still be a big part of...I think film festivals will still be a big part of marketing for smaller independent films, but VOD and marketing from a homepage seem to be the way to go. "Blood Night: The Legend..." had a really good internet marketing campaign, but the movie was terrible. Quality sells itself at festivals or on VOD.Michael R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103588509043296595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post-5281997473412920492010-02-21T12:06:39.006-08:002010-02-21T12:06:39.006-08:00I think film festivals will still be a big part of...I think film festivals will still be a big part of marketing for smaller independent films, but VOD and marketing from a homepage seem to be the way to go. "Blood Night: The Legend..." had a really good internet marketing campaign, but the movie was terrible. Quality sells itself at festivals or on VOD.Michael R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103588509043296595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post-74573361346262982132010-02-20T10:17:53.127-08:002010-02-20T10:17:53.127-08:00I think On Demand is skyrocketing, spearheaded by ...I think On Demand is skyrocketing, spearheaded by Magnolia's testing of the waters. Every new genre release they put out has some kind of On Demand vs. theatrical window that's different than the last. They're searching for the right formula to cash in on theaters and cable at the same time. I hope its working, because On Demand is probably cheaper than DVD and theatrical.<br /><br />If an indie distributor got with Comcast and started charging something like $2 a pop, there might be serious potential for us little guys to get in on the action.Peter Grendlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786369196906756471.post-41055715184071672942010-02-19T11:24:03.735-08:002010-02-19T11:24:03.735-08:00This is something that I think about daily. Distr...This is something that I think about daily. Distribution. I think it's a wide open territory out there. <br /><br />Self distribution, selling your movie on your site, is one way. Createspace.com and withoutabox.com both offer services, but at a cost.<br /><br />I think it will be a hybrid model for some time to come, where you sell on your site, then also use a service like createspace to help you get on Amazon. <br /><br />Social media I think will be the biggest key, but filmmakers will have to be able to recognize trends. Not long ago, myspace ruled. Now facebook and twitter are everywhere. What will be next?<br /><br />I am filming my first micro-feature, with an eye towards digital downloads being the norm, and having value added dvd's with bonus features for the more hardcore collector.<br /><br />I think you are touching on the tip of the iceberg with this topic, and I could spend a ton more time discussing this.<br /><br />One of the reasons I keep coming back to this site...Jasonhttp://www.jaheath.comnoreply@blogger.com