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The Power of Self-Distribution
May 18, 2006 01:03PM
If you've heard me speak recently on a panel, you know that power is a word I often use. After all, nothing's more empowering than actually making a film--as a director, every decisions is in your hands. So why give up that power when you enter the marketing and distribution process?
Remember what it felt like before you made your first film? You probably did what most first-time filmmakers do--you asked for permission. You asked if you could make the film, get financing for your film. . .then one day you realized that the only way you could make your film was to just choose to make it, and stop asking for permission at every step of the way. At that moment, you went from "pre-filmmaker" to director! Or producer!
Until now, most filmmakers, once their film is made, seemingly forget about the power and the passion they have inside themselves, and they once again begin to ask permission to market and distribute the film. How familiar do these words sound: "Will you buy my film?" "Will you market my film?" Will you help me distribute my film, please?"
Our philosophy at Withoutabox is that you know your film and you can find your market, and that what you need is ACCESS and SUPPORT --even if you're one of the lucky few that get "picked up" by traditional distributors, the tools we are creating will help you work with those distribution companies, or on your own to self distribute. So we're creating all of the tools you need to completely self distribute your art work, and in doing so, be able to make a living doing what you love doing.
Audience by Withoutabox, the marketing platform whose technology powers this blog, is a very important tool in your distribution campaign. The International Film Festival Submission System, which we introduced in 2000, was the very first tool Withoutabox created to empower you to manage and market your film--and is now used by over 90,000 filmmakers around the world. We still believe the festivals are the best FIRST place to go in order to begin to gain exposure for your film, but they are only the first step in a very long and what can be quite a rewarding process.
In the weeks and months to come, you're going to see more and more products at Withoutabox designed with you in mind.
Some of them are:
DVD Duplication/Replication and Fulfilment
Shopping carts for you to use to sell your film on Withoutabox or on your OWN web site
One of our most exciting new products is Critical Mass Ticketing (CMT). This revolutionary system will allow you to set up screenings and market your film in theatres, alternative exhibition houses, like your own living room, or a friends office or a museum. As you know, we're also setting up a national network of CineCommandos, other Withouatbox members who are helping to create screening opportunities for independent filmmakers and film.
The first step in this process is to bring your audience together to one place so that you can communicate with them directly. That's what AUDIENCE by Withoutabox is all about. I am sure you know at least 10 people who have seen your film already. These are your "first tier" of supporters--friends, family, colleagues. Invite them to join you here on Audience, and have them rate your film and leave you a note. Ask them to be part of this conversation with you. Have them join the movement today!
Don't imagine that the way things are done tomorrow are the way they were done yesterday. Dare to dream and know that you are in the middle of a unique time, in the middle of a movement that YOU control—one that, at the end of the day, will change the way audiences around the world have access to entertainment.
We'll continue talking about this, and of course, if you have any questions, just come here to ask them, I check this blog frequently, and look forward to continuing this discussion with you directly -- and sharing your success stories right here!
Best
David
If you've heard me speak recently on a panel, you know that power is a word I often use. After all, nothing's more empowering than actually making a film--as a director, every decisions is in your hands. So why give up that power when you enter the marketing and distribution process?
Remember what it felt like before you made your first film? You probably did what most first-time filmmakers do--you asked for permission. You asked if you could make the film, get financing for your film. . .then one day you realized that the only way you could make your film was to just choose to make it, and stop asking for permission at every step of the way. At that moment, you went from "pre-filmmaker" to director! Or producer!
Until now, most filmmakers, once their film is made, seemingly forget about the power and the passion they have inside themselves, and they once again begin to ask permission to market and distribute the film. How familiar do these words sound: "Will you buy my film?" "Will you market my film?" Will you help me distribute my film, please?"
Our philosophy at Withoutabox is that you know your film and you can find your market, and that what you need is ACCESS and SUPPORT --even if you're one of the lucky few that get "picked up" by traditional distributors, the tools we are creating will help you work with those distribution companies, or on your own to self distribute. So we're creating all of the tools you need to completely self distribute your art work, and in doing so, be able to make a living doing what you love doing.
Audience by Withoutabox, the marketing platform whose technology powers this blog, is a very important tool in your distribution campaign. The International Film Festival Submission System, which we introduced in 2000, was the very first tool Withoutabox created to empower you to manage and market your film--and is now used by over 90,000 filmmakers around the world. We still believe the festivals are the best FIRST place to go in order to begin to gain exposure for your film, but they are only the first step in a very long and what can be quite a rewarding process.
In the weeks and months to come, you're going to see more and more products at Withoutabox designed with you in mind.
Some of them are:
DVD Duplication/Replication and Fulfilment
Shopping carts for you to use to sell your film on Withoutabox or on your OWN web site
One of our most exciting new products is Critical Mass Ticketing (CMT). This revolutionary system will allow you to set up screenings and market your film in theatres, alternative exhibition houses, like your own living room, or a friends office or a museum. As you know, we're also setting up a national network of CineCommandos, other Withouatbox members who are helping to create screening opportunities for independent filmmakers and film.
The first step in this process is to bring your audience together to one place so that you can communicate with them directly. That's what AUDIENCE by Withoutabox is all about. I am sure you know at least 10 people who have seen your film already. These are your "first tier" of supporters--friends, family, colleagues. Invite them to join you here on Audience, and have them rate your film and leave you a note. Ask them to be part of this conversation with you. Have them join the movement today!
Don't imagine that the way things are done tomorrow are the way they were done yesterday. Dare to dream and know that you are in the middle of a unique time, in the middle of a movement that YOU control—one that, at the end of the day, will change the way audiences around the world have access to entertainment.
We'll continue talking about this, and of course, if you have any questions, just come here to ask them, I check this blog frequently, and look forward to continuing this discussion with you directly -- and sharing your success stories right here!
Best
David
Audience kicks off (Officially) today!
May 17, 2006 05:18PM
We sent an email out today around 12 PM PDT to our members announcing Audience officially to filmmakers worldwide. In the first 4 hours we received over 500 registrations. Can't wait to see everyone making self distribution happen. Below is the copy of the letter we sent out.
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Your audience is waiting...and so is your new film page on AUDIENCE by Withoutabox. Grab one now while the best names last!
What is AUDIENCE? Think of it as home base for the promotion of your film, the next step to gaining wider exposure and maximizing your distribution and self-distribution opportunities. In just minutes, you'll supercharge your film's profile and start gathering the audience that your work deserves - through festivals and beyond.
Best of all, AUDIENCE is absolutely free. There's no cost to you as a Withoutabox member, but the payoff can be enormous. Here's what AUDIENCE can do for you:
* Creates "communications central" for your film. Your film page includes key art and image galleries, synopsis, your own blog space, and reviews/comments from film lovers around the world who've had the opportunity to see your work, whether at one screening or 1000.
* Links you and your work to a network of "friends," "fans," and "favorites" and plugs you into Withoutabox's worldwide community of indie film in more than 200 countries - a powerful viral marketing tool.
* Establishes an instant promotional platform. Now your entire publicity is captured in one easy-to-access place, ready to be discovered by and pushed out to industry and the media. In fact, we'll be profiling some of our most active films and filmmakers on our home page and in the worldwide press.
* Helps drive audience to your screenings at festivals and lets you interact directly with fans. Hundreds of festivals are using AUDIENCE to power their catalogs and theater ticketing. Festival screenings get threaded right to your master film and filmmaker pages, where positive reviews can propel ticket sales - and where YOU control the content.
* Cultivates your audience to build a lifelong fan base. Only AUDIENCE allows you to actually develop and manage a market for your film - today and over time. Gather e-mail addresses of your fans, a power-packed marketing tool that can drive your career for many years to come.
You say you want in? Login to your filmmaker account to set up your free Audience page today, or for more details go to:
http://audience.withoutabox.com/v2/aud_get_started.php
Jump in early to get best "blog names" and custom URLs. Stay tuned in the weeks and months to come for more details about this groundbreaking new product, including free trailer uploads, ways to create and ticket your own theatrical screenings, and easy ways to sell DVDs to niche and mass markets - whether through your public page on Audience or from your OWN website, using the tools and technology we provide you.
Withoutabox is bringing together filmmakers, film festivals, film industry and film-loving audiences in a way that nobody else does it. Participate; help grow it, and make it yours.
Sincerely,
David Straus
Co-Founder/CEO
Withoutabox
We sent an email out today around 12 PM PDT to our members announcing Audience officially to filmmakers worldwide. In the first 4 hours we received over 500 registrations. Can't wait to see everyone making self distribution happen. Below is the copy of the letter we sent out.
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Your audience is waiting...and so is your new film page on AUDIENCE by Withoutabox. Grab one now while the best names last!
What is AUDIENCE? Think of it as home base for the promotion of your film, the next step to gaining wider exposure and maximizing your distribution and self-distribution opportunities. In just minutes, you'll supercharge your film's profile and start gathering the audience that your work deserves - through festivals and beyond.
Best of all, AUDIENCE is absolutely free. There's no cost to you as a Withoutabox member, but the payoff can be enormous. Here's what AUDIENCE can do for you:
* Creates "communications central" for your film. Your film page includes key art and image galleries, synopsis, your own blog space, and reviews/comments from film lovers around the world who've had the opportunity to see your work, whether at one screening or 1000.
* Links you and your work to a network of "friends," "fans," and "favorites" and plugs you into Withoutabox's worldwide community of indie film in more than 200 countries - a powerful viral marketing tool.
* Establishes an instant promotional platform. Now your entire publicity is captured in one easy-to-access place, ready to be discovered by and pushed out to industry and the media. In fact, we'll be profiling some of our most active films and filmmakers on our home page and in the worldwide press.
* Helps drive audience to your screenings at festivals and lets you interact directly with fans. Hundreds of festivals are using AUDIENCE to power their catalogs and theater ticketing. Festival screenings get threaded right to your master film and filmmaker pages, where positive reviews can propel ticket sales - and where YOU control the content.
* Cultivates your audience to build a lifelong fan base. Only AUDIENCE allows you to actually develop and manage a market for your film - today and over time. Gather e-mail addresses of your fans, a power-packed marketing tool that can drive your career for many years to come.
You say you want in? Login to your filmmaker account to set up your free Audience page today, or for more details go to:
http://audience.withoutabox.com/v2/aud_get_started.php
Jump in early to get best "blog names" and custom URLs. Stay tuned in the weeks and months to come for more details about this groundbreaking new product, including free trailer uploads, ways to create and ticket your own theatrical screenings, and easy ways to sell DVDs to niche and mass markets - whether through your public page on Audience or from your OWN website, using the tools and technology we provide you.
Withoutabox is bringing together filmmakers, film festivals, film industry and film-loving audiences in a way that nobody else does it. Participate; help grow it, and make it yours.
Sincerely,
David Straus
Co-Founder/CEO
Withoutabox
Here's the guy who founded the company with me....
Jan 21, 2006 12:35AM
http://www.withoutabox.com/audience/users/neulight
http://www.withoutabox.com/audience/users/neulight
1600 days since we first Opened our doors in Beta to Filmmakers...
Jan 20, 2006 11:06PM
We've come a long way - and we still have a ton planned for the indie film community. It's been 1600 days exactly since we first launched the Festival Submission System. Since then we've worked with thousands of filmmakers from 200 countries around the world.. over 75,000 filmmakers actually. Our goal is to be your advocate and continue to build systems that put you in the center of the Independent Network. We've got a lot more in store ... It's now 11:02 PM on January 20th and hours ago we launched the beta version of our Audience site to help you connect directly with your audience and form a lasting relationship with them. Our team is already in Park City enjoying the festivities and I leave tomorrow.
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| Sun, January 22, 2006 | ||||
| Time | Festival | Event | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 pm | Slamdance Film Festival | BLOCK 5: VISITOR | The Living Room (Treasure Mountain Inn) | |
| Includes: Bright Sunny South, Tolerance, The Saviour, Alla Fein | ||||
| 3:30 pm | Slamdance Film Festival | Stroke / Afloat | The Sitting Room (Treasure Mountain Inn) | |
| Includes: Am seidenen Faden, Afloat | ||||
| Mon, January 23, 2006 | ||||
| Time | Festival | Event | Venue | |
| 11:00 am | Slamdance Film Festival | BLOCK 3: INSIDE | The Living Room (Treasure Mountain Inn) | |
| Includes: Telewizja Miłość, No Exit, wake, California | ||||
| Wed, January 25, 2006 | ||||
| Time | Festival | Event | Venue | |
| 7:30 pm | Slamdance Film Festival | Stroke / Afloat | The Living Room (Treasure Mountain Inn) | |
| 8:30 pm | Slamdance Film Festival | Four Eyed Monsters Video Podcast Screening & Interactive Talk | The Sitting Room (Treasure Mountain Inn) | |
| Wed, April 26, 2006 | ||||
| Time | Festival | Event | Venue | |
| 7:30 pm | Tribeca Film Festival | Depth Perception | AMC Loews Lincoln Sq | |
| Includes: Prom Date, Dear Talula, Offside, The Tribe, Night Visions, Journey Into Sunset | ||||
| Sun, November 5, 2006 | ||||
| Time | Festival | Event | Venue | |
| 6:45 pm | AFI FEST | Theater 13, Nov 5 6:45 pm | Arclight | |
| Sun, May 6, 2007 | ||||
| Time | Festival | Event | Venue | |
| 10:00 pm | Silver Lake Film Festival - Los Angeles | Perpetual Motion: The Independent Edge of Animation | The Los Feliz 3 | |
| Includes: Dinner Table, Cole Needs Women, Blow: A Public Service Announcement, Atomic Banana, Dragon, Tyger, Mermaid, Never Like the First Time, Fable, One Rat Short, 13 Ways to Die at Home, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Perpetual Motion: The Independent Edge of Animation, Twisted Nursery Rhymes x3 | ||||
Things Dstraus said...
God In The Box | posted 2006-09-19 22:22 |
You already know I love the Idea. Can't wait to see a rough cut!!!
We Go Way Back | posted 2006-02-23 23:08 |
I really loved the film. You did a wonderful job. Thank you.
Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott | posted 2006-02-02 22:03 |
A very touching film. Thanks for making it
The Peter Pan Formula | posted 2006-01-24 23:09 |
This film is both disturbing and breathtaking. I both wanted to leave and I couldn't wait to see the next frame. Cho is a filmmaker to watch. And this film is one of those you will think about long after you see it.
Four Eyed Monsters | posted 2006-01-20 22:54 |
I love this film and keep thinking about it..well done!
Four Eyed Monsters | posted 2006-01-19 18:06 |
I loved the film - I thought it was really well done.. and told a wonderful story and made me smile .... and continue to think about
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58 Comments about Dstraus
Oct 21, 2006 05:08AM
Hi David!
We've manged to submit the "La Victime 1" at the Beverly Hills Fine Arts Industry Showcase and the movie is in consideration. We're not quiet sure with the tehcnic, sound, row actors and lights being the problems, but we're confident to our story that it's the first Congolosese indie. We're waitting on the 28th for the result from the Festival. At least, we've tried our best to reach there. We're are still carring with the "Le Nouveau Patron". We must have less problems as we're getting more experience in the Post Production. Thanks to Dstrauss and Jacques for the words of encouragments on the blogs.
It made us to look forward and forget our past failures.
Regards,
Oct 09, 2006 04:47AM
Hi David,
Now, how can we multiply the DVD from your services? I'm thinking the distribution to African in Overseas, Canada and USA.
Take care.
Tina.
Sep 27, 2006 05:27AM
Hi Dstraus!
I've made the master DVD of my movie "La Vicitme !". I'm just expecting that you can help me as you advised me by selling some copeis in USA as we have any viable movie market in Africa. Plus, I'm working to achieve other projects in regarg of organizing an Indie Film Festival in the Democratic Republic of Congo by next year.
Thank you.
Tina
Sep 20, 2006 05:07PM
Just stopping by to say HI!
Sep 04, 2006 08:58PM
Hello David!
Tara & Matt here - met you at Kathryn & Marc's - see you at the Temecula Valley Film Festival! FIND plays the 15th & the 16th. Wishing you & your family all the best.
Cheers!
Aug 26, 2006 11:04AM
David,
THANKS again!
It's OFFICIAL, my "audience" page for "VISUAL FUTURIST" is #1
on "google" when you search for it...it was #3 for the longest
time, but now it's at the TOP!
No small feat...
I wish you and withoutabox the BEST!
Jul 24, 2006 06:11AM
Hi Dstraus! I need your physical address to send the DVD of the "La Victime 1" ( The Victim 1) by next weekend. I'm quiet sure that we're making process and we will finish the post-production stage. Best regards.
Tina.
Jul 05, 2006 03:55AM
Thanks Carrie for the heads up. Sorry about that. I will check with Chelsea in AM as well. -DS
Jul 04, 2006 03:20PM
It hasn't been fixed. But I told Chelsea and she said they would work on it tomorrow. Thank you.
Jul 04, 2006 12:16PM
Carrie, Thanks for your note. There was a bug in the system yesterday (July 3rd) which was created when we launched some new software. I am told it has been fixed. Please let me know if you are still expereincing propblems. Thanks. -DS
Jul 03, 2006 06:54PM
I also can't add friends.
Jul 03, 2006 06:47PM
David, I haven't been able to post a blog or upload pictures for the last two days. I contacted support but all they did was give me set up instructions for audience. It keeps saying that I didn't choose a file or I didn't write any text when I tried to submit. What can I do? I’m using Safari.
Jun 28, 2006 09:51AM
We'd love to chat about ways to better our project. Let us know how to contact you.
Jun 25, 2006 09:26PM
David,
Our company, The Empowerment Project, is in the process of setting up our page on Audience. I was searching around on your page and noticed your coming updates; of particular interest is the Critical Mass Ticketing. We just finished and our in the process of marketing a new film, and the CMT seems to be just the ticket (pardon the pun) to getting some publicity. Perhaps you could share a little more with us about that, in particular when it will be available, etc. Check out our site as well, although it still is in the beginning stages. Any tips you could give would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Best,
I. M.
Jun 19, 2006 11:42PM
Hey whats up, working on a new cut tonight for the indiewire screenings, were going to be posting an update about what we've been upto on our audience blog tomorrow... in the meantime check out our video invitation...
www.foureyedmonsters.com/index.php/screenings
Jun 18, 2006 10:39AM
David,
I was able to upload a trailer.
You can check it out on my personal page!
Thanks Again!
Jun 14, 2006 11:13AM
David,
A big THANK YOU!
"audience" is getting a lot of hits...
When you google my name, the
film page is the first entry to come
up after my "audience" personal
page.
When you google "VISUAL FUTURIST",
the film page is the second entry
to come up.
When you google "SYD MEAD", the
film page comes up on the 4th page.
That is a big deal!
Thanks Again!
Now, ...if we can just get that trailer up!
Joaquin
Jun 09, 2006 04:11PM
hey David,
having a blast coming up with new ways to get out there...just did a webcast last Sat and recorded my DVD director's commentary last Sun...might be part of a WB reality show featuring women feature directors, very exciting...also screening DOAS next at Broad Humor Film Festival in Venice, CA at end of June.
What did you and Fred think of the show?
Hope all's well,
Donna
Jun 03, 2006 08:47AM
Andrew, Thanks for your note, and using Withoutabox for all these years. The core of your suggestion is something we will absoluting be able to do in a number of different ways. We are currently in the process of a redesign for Audience and the site in general. That process takes a little time, but I will be sure that we are able to both create "featured" sections that allow for Features to stand out independently of shorts, which will have its own section as well. Our goal is to create the tools and systems for all films, whether or not it's a 10 second film or an 120 min film, and yes we agree each film needs to be treated differently.
Jun 02, 2006 08:12AM
Hi David-- looking forward to seeing how this place develops. Thanks for being out there on the cutting edge! I remember way way back when you first opened withoutabox and were drumming up filmmakers to join. I loved the idea then, and still hope to really utilize it a lot in the future. Also had the pleasure of hearing you on the panel at the '04 Newport Beach FF, where I was in feature competition. It's all very exciting :)
P.S. The thought popped into my head about the difference between features and shorts. It's really easy for an all-access site like this to get overwhelmed with content, and it seems that features are mostly the ones that need the help drumming up self-distribution, as the distribution model for shorts is a very different model & much smaller stakes. Is there any way to make a page for an independent feature film (like Puffy Chair--which I like seeing promoted on the homepage) stand out above the mass of shorts this site will be cataloging?
May 29, 2006 02:28PM
David. Please excuse my typo in the previous message. Have a great weekend!
May 29, 2006 02:23PM
Dennis. Let me know when you want to have that phone conversation. It's Monday at 2, but I think we both failed to realize it is Memorial weekend. I look forward to the chat!
May 29, 2006 02:58AM
If we need to start a film festival in Congo. We need just to hire venues and to arrange with popular musicians who can attrack people and entries for trillers and love stories doubbled in French. We need also to hire a local TV for advertisement.
May 29, 2006 02:57AM
Dstraus !
There is any indie filmaker in Congo at this time. I'm quite the first one to try. But, there are some venues in the Capital City Kinshasa, like "Vévé Centre" and other where we can sreen our movies. We can build big tents in a stadium, it can work. I'm re-editiong "La Victime 1", because in Congo, they want at leat 60 min. movies, and in French. You support if the condition to succeed. Entertainement is big in Congo, but no industry for that. I'll send the original copy to you very soon.
Thank you.
May 26, 2006 07:06PM
Excellent...lookin' forward to it. It will make an already
amazing tool even better!
May 26, 2006 04:25PM
Joaquin, Thanks for your note. Eventually our filmmakers will be able to take this platform with them and use it on their own website. Details are still being worked out - but to see an example of it look at Tiffany's web site www.tribethefilm.com and click on Shared Thoughts.
May 26, 2006 01:03PM
David,
THANKS for starting "audience"! I have had 2 domain names for
quite some time now...but "TIME" being what it is, and more
importantly, "MONEY" being how it is...I just have not been
able to get anything started on the net.
Alas, now "audience" has done everything for me.
Now, let's get some films sold!
http://audience.withoutabox.com/films/visualfuturist
Joaquin
May 26, 2006 12:51AM
David, check out my 1st movie "PORNO" in Audience. I think you will like the trailer. This site is kicking ass!!
May 24, 2006 03:05PM
Dave, I enjoyed our talk and look forward to our discussion on Monday. I was in Brazil in 2003 (my wife is Brazilian). What a place! Take care, and great job with this site!!
May 24, 2006 07:45AM
Thanks Tiffany - For the record, we love what you're doing too!!!!!
More and more to come, I know - from all of us. -DS
May 23, 2006 10:51PM
I love what you are doing in the independent film world.*
This was the year that the web officially married film...and what a lovely couple they make.
Keep on rocking the web from the inside out!
-Tiffany
May 22, 2006 11:30PM
David,
Thank you for the response...I look forward to the Festivals recieving an E mail from us from the Withoutabox site then they can visit watch and invite us to their festivals...it would be a wonderful solution for the filmmaker to have a place to allow the viewing of the product...let me know when it will be available...and if there is anything I can do to help...I want to contribute to this site and your great work...so thank you...
Michael Savage aka SIRTONY
May 21, 2006 06:51PM
Hi David
We're loving the new WAB audience and are really looking forward to all the new features that are still to be introduced. Keep up the great work!
eleVATE - A Ben Shackleford Film
'Finalist' - Moondance International Film Festival 2006
'Official Selection - The Australian International Film Festival 2006
www.elevatemovie.com
May 21, 2006 12:32AM
I am currently working on my first film and was told about WAB by a fellow filmmaker. I am looking forward to really utalizing this site. By the way, I am about the only person left on earth who does not use MYSPACE. Thank you.
May 20, 2006 09:19PM
SIRTONY,
I will check out Live Digital - and appreciate all your comments. In terms of a place where you can have your product and allow certain organizations veiw it.. this is something which will come in the future.... we will be offering a way for festivals to search our database but only with the permission of the filmmaker. If they find a film they are interested in, then they can invite that film to participate. At first, we will offer Industry Screeners on DVD to be sent to the festival if they request one. Again, only with the permission of the filmmaker. This type of product would also be available for online content.
May 19, 2006 02:47PM
Thanks...for the feedback and the direction of what to do...no I have'nt organized all the films or the blogs but will do...i am very interested in the LINKs for my web site etc...LINKING everything is great...Look forward to yo updates...and thank s again...it's great what's happening...and the self distribution should be very exciting...see if yo can set up an E MAIL system like on LIVEDIGITAL.COM there you can Email anyone the work and they can just click and play...plus you can CUSTOMIZE albums of films they can click on...check it out...I know you will understand once you play around with it...all the best...also...I was hoping you would have a page we could PAY for that Festivals can VIEW our films here...IMAGINE you control the Product for us ...and they order what films thay want ...wepay you not them...they can share the fee ...however ...but the film makers don't pay for festivals they are not in...I know the festivals will not be thrilled BUt...i'm sure ther is a way to do
May 19, 2006 08:11AM
Tinavidy, How many indie filmmakers are there in the Congo RDC, Africa near you? What are the venues you might be able to screen your film? Let's think through some things together and see what the solutions are. We will also be offering DVD on demand duplication, what I would suggest you do is send us your original once we officially open that system and try to sell it to an audience outside of the congo. We realize because of your location in Africa it may be more difficult or take longer, but doesn't mean that it won't happen, so, just know you have support over here. -D
May 19, 2006 04:22AM
Thanks Dstraus for you choice! I'm really from a very differnt world, Congo RDC and Africa. So. It is hard to be thinker and filmaker here. Horrible to see all your efforts getting noe where. I've trid to market my movie ' La victime 1" in DRC. People need to see on TV first and I must pay the TV programme for the show. Therefore, I cannot sell the DVD out there. Image. I've so many projects waiting.
May 18, 2006 05:27PM
The power to do without being told and the passion to accomplish the end result for something that sears your soul equals results.
Dare to dare.
Dare to do.
Dare to be ...different and try something new!
The hardest part of creating your own world is the willingness to jump, knowing if you fall, at least you tried and you don't have to worry about the dreaded, "what-if", "'coulda", "'shoulda", "'woulda".
Just be ... and delight in the feeling and doing and being in the dreaming of the the impossible and actually achieving what some folks only dare to write on paper or whisper out loud.
We all make mistakes. That's what gives us texture. That's how we learn what works, what's right, and what one wants to be apart of in the now.
May 18, 2006 01:07PM
SIRTONY, YES - very exciting time indeed.
May 18, 2006 06:21AM
THANK YOU Dstraus...I just figured I mention your name...all the best SIRTONY
May 18, 2006 06:17AM
Okay...it's all finally coming together ...I waited three years to have SITES to upload short custom original films...for me it was to SHOWCASE my Actors 24/7
so other film makers could see their work...then it became the art of making great shorts...and so I came to WITHOUTABOX and started submitting to festivals...then YOU TUBE...and VEOH...and MYSPACE...and IFILm...ADDICTING CLIPS...and LIVE DIGITAL...had these MEDIA COMMUNITIES and BAM we were all connected...but the amazing viewing problem was solved...no BUFFERING no waiting...and the quality is great...and fast...now WITHOUTABOX is on board with this technology...I was hoping this would all come together...all those who built these sites and REVOLUTIONIZED the moment for all of us who make a lot of films ...this is the FREEDOM and joy we have been praying for...I'm elated and proud to be a apart of the Film WORLD...we were all living in FILM OBLIVION unless you were with the BIG STUDIOS...this is a great time...to be apar
May 18, 2006 01:15AM
we missed you at our meeting with forrest...hope all's well, all the upcoming stuff is very exciting!
May 17, 2006 05:18PM
you rock. thank you for allowing other producers/filmmakers/directors and writers to revel in your world. www.blackswanentertainment.com
May 16, 2006 06:08PM
hey dave,
thanks for asking, yes, i have a trailer and everything on my website at www.andynguyenfilms.com
i appreciate the comment and i will see if i can post them on wab audience, if not theyre on my website.
thanks for the curiosity!
andy
May 16, 2006 04:56PM
Thanks so much for all your support. Please let your audience know about the screening of "I'll Be There With You" on 06/11!!!!! Withoutabox is fantastic!!!!!
Apr 22, 2006 06:29PM
you and your company rawk, can't wait for more, more, more!
Apr 22, 2006 06:29PM
you and your company rawk! look forward to more, more, more!
Apr 21, 2006 03:22PM
Hey David,
So lovely to see you here. Have I told you recently what an amazing company you have!
Feb 11, 2006 02:24AM
Jan 30, 2006 02:10PM
This is a great idea and I am very proud to be one of the first people to sign up.
Jan 24, 2006 12:53AM
cool podcast, the build is rad, it just gets better and better
Jan 23, 2006 11:10PM
Hey shmeshyus Noah and all miss you too - thanks for participating on these boards.
Jan 21, 2006 03:29PM
hey dave! cool site!
that's an adorable photo. i can't believe noah's two already! i miss him... i mean... i miss you too... but mostly i miss him ; )
Jan 21, 2006 11:36AM
Hey David, really enjoying being in park city. filmmakers are loving the Audience section!!!
Jan 20, 2006 10:05PM
I really like the Four Eyed Monsters Podcasts... so I posted on of them here.. you can find their blog at http://www.withoutabox.com/audience/films/foureyedmonsters
Jan 20, 2006 10:00PM
Jan 20, 2006 04:27PM
Brazil was AMAZING - I would love to go back, It was quite a relaxing trip. I met some people affiliated with the New Zelaand Film fest.. small world.
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