Video Stores: A Conversation

Video Rodeo, Gainesville, FL’s independent video store

There’s a lot of discussion in the independent film world right now about how filmmakers can earn a living in today’s economic climate, as well as how distributors and art house theaters can continue being profitable in the increasingly-digital landscape.

But, there’s a rarely …

Josh Bernhard’s Guide to Making a DVD That Matters

I had a disappointing experience the other day. After ordering a DVD of one of my favorite indie filmmaker’s latest works, I popped it in my DVD player. I was excited to discover what extra goodies might await me on the disc. I was soon greeted …

Expert Distribution Tips from a ‘Microeconomics 101′ D Student

My first feature, New Low, was released about a month ago digitally and on DVD. You’re about to get insightful analysis on the success of our distribution model by someone who got a D in Microeconomics. If this were the old Back to the Future ride at Universal Studios, Doc …

HBO, A Major Player in Niche Cultural Festivals

If you’re evaluating key festivals for submissions, or looking for emerging talent, there are a handful of festivals that are leaders in their space, attracting home entertainment companies, television networks, digital distributors and studios. If that’s not enough to peak your interest, many filmmakers also walk away with meaningful prize …

The Battle over Streaming and Other “Television” Rights

In the ever-increasing multi-“window” and multiple revenue stream universe brought about by digital technology, mediamakers are being forced to make a decision concerning how and when they license their media projects. Many mediamakers have entered into licensing agreements with such streaming services as Netflix (and Hulu to some extent), so …

Maximizing DVD Distribution

Carnivalesque Films distribution burgeoned out of a sincere effort to help low budget filmmakers find and reach audiences that we had discovered by releasing our first film, Mardi Gras: Made in China. Our concentration and strength is DVD and documentary film (however, we’ve also released two fiction films and one …