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An abstract rendering of an artificial intelligence entity amidst a gray composite of horizontal lines. From Tonje Hessen Schei’s 'iHuman,' produced by UpNorth Film.
The VOD Effect on Distribution: A Nordic-European View
"From Pre-Pandemic Flashback to Post-Pandemic Visions of Documentary Distribution" was the long and winding title of a thankfully succinct, nuts-and
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The background photo is from Robert Steven Williams' 'Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story." The sepia photo, from the 1920s, features American author F. Scott Fitzgeralld (right) in a military uniform, and his wife, Zelda, in a strapless evening gown. The photo is repeated and overlaid on top, with a red color effect that distorts the photo. On top the repeated photo sits the logo of Amazon Prime Video. Below the logo, text reads "This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location"
The Amazon Prime Video Direct Purge: A Filmmaker's View
Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story was unceremoniously removed from Amazon Prime two weeks ago, one of many independent films vanquished by The
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Three Angles on VOD: Geoblocking; Finding a Distributor; The DIY Route
By Steven Beer, Neil Rosini & Julie Angell How can geoblocking impact the video-on-demand marketplace? Geoblocking technology restricts access to
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The DIY Route to VOD
My partners and I have been making films for over 20 years. During this time the basic pathways of film distribution have shifted dramatically. The
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In VOD We Trust: Navigating the Minefield of the Ever-Changing Distribution Platform
Plus, a sidebar: Jon Reiss' Top Ten Tips for Signing a Distribution Deal
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