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by Mike Masnick




Direct To Web Movies Routing Around Onerous Studio Deals

from the build-your-own dept

It seems like movies are increasingly following music and books into the "self-publishing" world, thanks to the internet. In the past, it was quite difficult for a movie to get any attention whatsoever without a huge undertaking. However, with new online services setting up the equivalent of self-publishing for movies, independent and first-time movie makers have a new route to get to the public. Obviously, it's unlikely the vast majority of these movies will become much of a hit. However, considering the deals that many movie makers would have to sign to get picked up by a major distribution house, they might just be better off doing things on their own. The movie might not be seen quite as widely, but they're more likely to actually see some return from it. It's the same old math that people in other creative industries are doing. They realize there's value in signing a deal with a big incumbent if that deal becomes a huge success. However, creating a smaller success on their own can often be just as lucrative, and a lot more satisfying.

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  1. Oct 24th, 2005 @ 8:22am

    Hrmmm...

    Does this mean that a CD Baby-style web store for indie flicks on DVD is just around the corner?

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  2. Oct 24th, 2005 @ 5:14pm

    Re: Hrmmm...

    In a word, yes.

    This is our plan for American Yearbook. (Note: for transparency's sake, I scored the film.)

    ~J~

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  3. Aug 3rd, 2006 @ 2:00pm

    Re: Re: Hrmmm...

    NUTS ~ not good for duplication

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  4. Aug 3rd, 2006 @ 2:01pm

    Re: Re: Hrmmm...

    NUTS ~ not good for dvd duplication

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  5. Aug 12th, 2009 @ 8:04pm

    Re: Re: Re: Hrmmm...

    by sean

    I think there will always be a need for cd duplication and dvd duplication...www.cd-dvd-duplication.com

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  6. Aug 12th, 2009 @ 8:07pm

    CD DVD Duplication

    The disc drives are everywhere!

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