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• INTERVIEW- Danielle DiGiacomo - Indiepix Documentary Film Coordinator

  I met Danielle DiGiacomo of IndiePix at Sundance a couple of years ago and since then have enjoyed working with her on a couple of different things- my company will be distributing a film she associate produced, and we both screened films for the Tribeca Gucci Documentary Fund with IndiePix Studio’s incoming head Ryan Harrington.  She is an insightful and dedicated documentary lover with a unique perspective on digital distribution.

  [I]nfinicine: What made you interested in working with an online video market like IndiePix? Was it just the films or were you a techie type?

  Danielle DiGiacomo [DD]: Although I was… [more]

  Posted on Aug 18.08 to digital distribution, indiepix, interview   

• INTERVIEW- Online Markets - Indiepix.com

  Indiepix has gone in a few directions over the last couple of years. The latest is a partnership with SnagFilms, Ted Leonsis’s widget-based monetized documentary player and a production end, Indiepix Studios. They are also staffed by very dedicated, delightful young people.

  [I]nfinicine: What services are offered on your site?

  [IP] Indiepix:
  DVD Sale
  Download to own
  Download to disc

  [I]: What is the structure of the deal, i.e. flat fee, percentage of sale, ad revenue, etc. Provide terms if possible.

  [IP]: We do not give advances, but we do all the design, production, manufacturing and marketing. The filmmaker receives a… [more]

  Posted on Aug 08.08 to digital distribution, downloads, indiepix, interview, online markets   

• A movie or a measure

  Over at Digital Cinema Report, IndiePix prez Bob Alexander has a column about the “New Era for Independent Film.” Among his points:

  • Over the last 3 months, the indie distribution business has seen some major shifts, either towards elimination of specialty divisions at studios (Warner Independent, New Line, Picturehouse); financial instability (THINKFilm); or consolidation of cable markets for indie film (Sundance @ Cablevision).
  • With the expenses of theatrical, it will be too costly to put indie films in theatres.
  • Traditional indie distributors don’t have a plan for this end-of-theatrical marketplace.
  • The new era will allow
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  Posted on Jun 18.08 to digital distribution, indiepix, social networking, theaters, theatrical