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(Sep 20, 2006) indieWIRE: DISPATCH FROM IFP MARKET '06: Heavy Hitters and Newcomers Alike Consider Niche Riches at Filmmaker Conference
by Eugene Hernandez (September 20, 2006) In Chris Anderson’s popular new book The Long Tail, about “the new economics of culture and commerce,” the Wired magazine editor-in-chief explores, “Why the future of business is selling less of more.” That is, how a number of businesses that make their money selling culture (music, movies, books) make an increasing amount of revenue not from the high-profile hits, but from increasingly popular niche content. Considering Anderson’s writing, both in the book and on his popular blog of the same name, offered a useful way to consider some of the issues and trends explored at this week’s Independent Feature Project conference in New York City.
(Aug 17, 2006) indieWIRE: NEW THIS WEEK: A "Pusher" Trio, "Factotum", and More
by Eugene Hernandez (August 17, 2006) Nicolas Winding Refn’s “The Pusher Trilogy,” comprised of three feature films: “Pusher,” “With Blood on My Hands,” and “The Angel of Death,” is among theatrical debuts this week. Announcing the acquisition of the trio back in February, Magnolia Pictures’ Eamonn Bowles explained, “These three films are superlative, accessible entertainments and a complete revelation for me. The characters and milieu are indelible, and both individually and as a whole, the ‘Pusher’ movies represent a major film achievement.”
(Aug 16, 2006) indieWIRE: DIY DISTRIBUTION: Coming Soon Via The Filmmakers..."Four Eyed Monsters" and "Head Trauma"
by Eugene Hernandez (August 16, 2006) One year after implementing an ambitious plan to attract distributor interest in their first feature film, “Four Eyed Monsters,” filmmakers Susan Buice and Arin Crumley are putting the final touches on a DIY (Do It Yourself) release for the film that will kick-off early next month. They are among a growing roster of filmmakers, often frustrated by increasingly wary distribution companies, bypassing the traditional system and taking matters into their own hands. Similarly, filmmaker Lance Weiler, who achieved recognition when pursuing a DIY release of “The Last Broadcast” in the late ’90s, is taking “Head Trauma”, his new movie, to theaters on his own starting this week followed by a quick DVD release next month. Both movies will participate in the upcoming Independent Film Week’s new DIY “Do It Yourself” Indie Screening Series in New York City.
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(Sep 20, 2006) indieWIRE: DISPATCH FROM IFP MARKET '06: Heavy Hitters and Newcomers Alike Consider Niche Riches at Filmmaker Conference
by Eugene Hernandez (September 20, 2006) In Chris Anderson’s popular new book The Long Tail, about “the new economics of culture and commerce,” the Wired magazine editor-in-chief explores, “Why the future of business is selling less of more.” That is, how a number of businesses that make their money selling culture (music, movies, books) make an increasing amount of revenue not from the high-profile hits, but from increasingly popular niche content. Considering Anderson’s writing, both in the book and on his popular blog of the same name, offered a useful way to consider some of the issues and trends explored at this week’s Independent Feature Project conference in New York City.
(Aug 17, 2006) indieWIRE: NEW THIS WEEK: A "Pusher" Trio, "Factotum", and More
by Eugene Hernandez (August 17, 2006) Nicolas Winding Refn’s “The Pusher Trilogy,” comprised of three feature films: “Pusher,” “With Blood on My Hands,” and “The Angel of Death,” is among theatrical debuts this week. Announcing the acquisition of the trio back in February, Magnolia Pictures’ Eamonn Bowles explained, “These three films are superlative, accessible entertainments and a complete revelation for me. The characters and milieu are indelible, and both individually and as a whole, the ‘Pusher’ movies represent a major film achievement.”
(Aug 16, 2006) indieWIRE: DIY DISTRIBUTION: Coming Soon Via The Filmmakers..."Four Eyed Monsters" and "Head Trauma"
by Eugene Hernandez (August 16, 2006) One year after implementing an ambitious plan to attract distributor interest in their first feature film, “Four Eyed Monsters,” filmmakers Susan Buice and Arin Crumley are putting the final touches on a DIY (Do It Yourself) release for the film that will kick-off early next month. They are among a growing roster of filmmakers, often frustrated by increasingly wary distribution companies, bypassing the traditional system and taking matters into their own hands. Similarly, filmmaker Lance Weiler, who achieved recognition when pursuing a DIY release of “The Last Broadcast” in the late ’90s, is taking “Head Trauma”, his new movie, to theaters on his own starting this week followed by a quick DVD release next month. Both movies will participate in the upcoming Independent Film Week’s new DIY “Do It Yourself” Indie Screening Series in New York City.
(Jul 28, 2000) DAILY NEWS: Film Society Video Label and UrbanWorld 2000 Plans; Also, "Greenberg" Hits a Million and Lost Fest Burns Republicans
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces its plans for a video line and UrbanWorld unveils its fest lineup. Meanwhile, a doc hits the million mark and a Fest in Philly has it out for next week's Republican convention.
(Jan 06, 2000) DAILY NEWS: Sundance and Slamdance Highlight Digital Side of Park City 2000
Sundance Adopts Digital Projection As it Begins to Embrace the Festival Experience of the Future, Slamdance Steps into Digital Spotlight with Online Festival.
(Nov 16, 1999) RESFEST '99: The Future of Filmmaking, Part 1: Figgis Discusses New Digital Feature
Poster children for the digital filmmaking movement have emerged steadily over the last eighteen months as filmmakers and audiences have discovered the possibilities afforded by moviemaking without film. Along the way, RESFEST -- the multi-city digital film festival -- has showcased their work and trumpeted their techniques as "The Future of Filmmaking." The tour's signature seminar of the same name annually welcomes these makers as advocates for new digital technologies. This year, at the Los Angeles stop, the tour has introduced a new booster, filmmaker Mike Figgis. indieWIRE's Eugene Hernandez reports.
(Oct 26, 1999) FESTIVALS: Over 88,000 Hit 26th Flanders, Hail "Himalaya"
The 26th edition of the Flanders International Film Festival, running October 5-16, screened more than 190 feature films from some 40 countries in the small city of Ghent, Belgium. The festival sets itself apart from other Euro-fests with special attention to the impact of music on film. Hal Levy reports on the festival, enumerating its several sidebars, Eric Mendelsohn's print debacle, and the fest's favorite films, from Eric Valli's "Himalaya" to Solveig Anspach's "Haut Les Coeurs."
(Aug 09, 1999) EDITORIAL: "Blair Witch" v. "Last Broadcast" -- Has It Really Come to This?
Last week the national press examined the alleged similarities between "The Blair Witch Project" and "The Last Broadcast,", they made a few leaps and connected a few dots, creating a media frenzy that was more about the sensation than the facts. Fueled by a local newspaper article and two Pennsylvania filmmakers -- Stefan Avalos and Lance Weiler -- seeking publicity for their own movie, the press latched onto the story and implied that "Blair Witch" was a rip-off of Avalos and Weiler's "Broadcast." After talking with both camps, Eugene Hernandez creates a timeline, comments on the allegations and explores the aftermath of the media circus.
(May 20, 1999) CANNES '99 DIARY: Day One -- This Ain't Park City?!
The makers of the "The Blair Witch Project" have agreed to write a diary of their experiences in Cannes for indieWIRE. The first entry is being published today at indieWIRE.com.
(Apr 22, 1999) DAILY BRIEFS: Digital Cannes; Wavelength World Tour '99; Digital in Minneapolis; IFC Tour
Cannes Goes Digital in '99, while the Wavelength crew announced an international tour promoting HD and e-cinema. Also, digital narrative will be explored in Minneapolis and the IFC is taking four cult films on tour.
