The NY Times has a story about an interesting spin on the DVD movie distribution model: IndieFlix. They sell independent films on DVD for $9.95, but they don't burn the movie on DVD until you order it (DVD-on-demand?). The concept is interesting enough to attract Whoopi Goldberg as a board member.
At a time when audiences are ebbing, piracy is threatening profits and at-home downloading takes gas mileage out of the movie-going equation, a company that helps filmmakers and audiences find each other on the Internet may be as natural a step in the evolution of cinema as portable DVD players or reserved seats. It may also be as close to a no-risk deal as filmmakers are likely to find: all they need provide is proof that the rights to their film have been cleared, and a master to be copied. And unlike traditional or even online distribution deals, the filmmakers retain all the rights.
via Cinematech.
Congrats on the mention in the New York Times. Looks like your audience is about to become a whole lot more liberal.
Posted by: Thomas | October 25, 2005 at 01:42 PM
I couldn't give two shits about Whoopi Goldberg (is that even her real name?) since she got drunk at a democrat fundraiser and made comparisons of Bush to female genitalia.
Posted by: | October 25, 2005 at 06:42 PM
I'm not sure why anyone would want to buy these movies if nobody knows what they are. i am not sure i'd want to pay $10 to see a movie i have absolutely no knowledge of. Seems a little steep. Maybe $5 to take a chance...
Posted by: joevideo | October 25, 2005 at 07:25 PM
True to HackingNetflix form, another competitor has been smeared.
Posted by: manuel | October 25, 2005 at 08:45 PM
Does anyone else hear that? It sounds like a fly buzzing. Wierd.
Posted by: | October 26, 2005 at 07:38 AM
Manuel - You're just as bad as he is, but I let both of you comment. It's the price I pay for letting people say what they want (I would love to delete both comments, but I won't). So don't get all uppity about how he slams a Netflix competitor when you just post negative comments about Netflix.
I wouldn't be surprised if Netflix eventually picks up IndieFlix movies. They've shown a strong interest in independent films and are the perfect distribution channel for a company like this. - Mike
Posted by: Mike K | October 26, 2005 at 07:47 AM