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NewsBitTorrent hires Sundance veteran Missy Laney
The new creative director will work to streamline the transactional VOD platform, and liaise with filmmakers on digital distribution strategies.
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FeaturesSundance ’16: Vrse, Google execs on VR’s next steps
Panelists at the recent festival share their thoughts on the “chicken-and-egg” scenario for VR – will quality content or affordable technology come first?
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DistributionSundance creates new online hub for short films
Five award-winning films are available for free from directors including Jill Soloway (Transparent) and Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners).
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FeaturesFilmmakers eye interactive future
Dispatches from Sundance: 5 filmmakers, including Daniel Scheinert and Nonny de la Pena, discuss the use of technology in their work.
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IndustryNew streaming service to offer rare ’60s docs
SundanceNow Doc Club will stream 10 films from Drew Associates, the org founded by the late legendary filmmaker Robert Drew.
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DistributionTIFF ’14: Funny or Die to market mockumentary
The video portal will use its social media reach to help market the U.S. and Canada release of What We Do in the Shadows.
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NewsNetflix nabs hit Sundance doc E-Team
Netflix bought first-run rights for Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman’s documentary for a dollar sum in the very high six figures, StreamDaily’s sibling publication Realscreen has learned.
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DistributionOscar-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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DistributionVimeo 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.
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DistributionSundance ’14: Filmmaker takes aim at Hollywood sexism
Director Rory Kennedy says social media outlets such as YouTube and Facebook could be used to level the playing field for female filmmakers.
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