Thursday, March 13, 2008

Why sell yourself short?

There are some things happening in the world of entertainment, that all filmmakers should know about.
A clip from power to the pixel a conference focusing on using the web as a source of distribution, showcasing some filmmakers that are paving the way for the rest of us.

My question is; Why would I want to give half of the revenue from my film to anyone, when I can reach the audience directly?
This is an example once again of the industry taking money that should go to the creators of art and entertainment.
Where were they when I was looking for funding to get my film shot?
People like Lance Weiler and Arin Crumley are making real money on their films and saying that it pays to go direct. Why are independents so loyal to a broken system, that has in the past proved time and again to be fruitless?

Now I'm not saying you should reject genuine offers, should a real offer for real money, and distribution come your way. But don't think for a minute that the scarcity tactics and leverage big companies have used for years is going to work for long.
You'll feel kind of stupid after a year when everyone is watching movies through the web and you sold out cheap.
"they want all the rights in the entire universe, to everything, theatrical, DVD, payperview,and the web for 17 years plus five years and they offer some bananna or something and I said no." M dot Strange, from from here to awesome.


The world of entertainment will change forever, more people will turn to the streaming venue for their entertainment this year, than ever before and if we don't figure how to capitalize as filmmakers we will again, be left out of the income stream from our own labors.


There is more info on my blog ; www.desperatefilmmaker.blogspot.com

Now imagine your movie in a player that you can put anywhere, full length, or just a trailer to link your audience to YOUR OWN PAY-PER-VIEW!
For less than $20 a month.
enjoy the movie.

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