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Distribution
Indiegogo, Vimeo partner for distribution
In exchange for distribution rights, Vimeo will back a creator fund that will match contributions made to specific Indiegogo-funded campaigns.
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Features
Director makes parkour-style leap to film with viral video
Ilya Naishuller talks about how the success of his music video “Bad Mother******” spawned the feature Hardcore.
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Featured
Is there much fanfare for YouTube’s Fan Funding program?
SoulPancake’s channel manager says the crowdfunding program has seen success in beta, and the team plans to make a video to promote the feature.
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Features
Geek & Sundry’s TableTop sets crowdfunding record
Network co-founder Sheri Bryant talks to StreamDaily about what role crowfunding might play in future productions.
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News
Web series production in Ontario on the rise: report
Study on digital production was presented at the inaugural TO WebFest conference held this past weekend.
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Distribution
Theater-on-demand platform Gathr launches distribution fund
The platform will advance up to US$20,000 for 25 crowd-funded films, in return for exclusive launches on its service and traditional theatrical rights.
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News
Wil Wheaton rolls the dice with crowdfunding
After two seasons of receiving funding from Google, the co-creator of Geek & Sundry’s TableTop series is turning to the fans to raise $500K for season three. A few days later, they’ve almost reached their goal.
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Distribution
MIPTV ’14: Digital panels tackle VOD, transmedia
Execs from Vimeo, Blue Chalk Media, and Distrify discuss innovative transmedia projects and DIY distribution platforms, while raising questions about the future of VOD.
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Distribution
Oscar-nominated documentarian to distribute film a la “Louis C.K. model”
Goldcrest Films and director Sebastian Junger are looking to emulate the success of Louis C.K. by eschewing a traditional network deal and self-releasing Korengal – a sequel to the Oscar-nominated war doc Restrepo.
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Distribution
Vimeo invests additional $10M in emerging filmmakers
The money will go to expanding its crowdfunding and film festival programs, exchanging dollars for exclusive distribution on Vimeo on Demand, as well as the purchase of additional titles and catalogues.