I am not sure cell phones have really helped because I used to be able to always be on set. When cell phones came along, the producer was always on the phone. Sure schedules used to be done by hand. Nothing was wireless. But what was it that helped make movies more efficiently or creatively? What were the big advances that I can recall? Did they all actually help? Did some hurt?
Tag: Dark Horse
I can’t always be optimistic. My apologies.
I did start this HopeForFilm / TrulyFreeFilm blog in the hopes that community action could improve things for us all. My original lists of 75 problems of indie film remain relevant, alas; and with this latest addition we are almost at 100 such challenges.
But don’t be bummed, every problem is an opportunity, right? To quote the great Walt Kelly of Pogo: “We are surrounded by unsurmountable opportunities.” We just need the will, the strength, the hope, and the power to change them. 12 Steps to progress?
I admit, even blessed by my last name, even I can’t be always be optimistic, at least not if I want to also speak the truth. Sometimes throwing a brick is an act of love; you know what I mean? And granted I’ve thrown a lot of bricks at this indie film thing. What can I say? There’s a great deal really wrong with our culture these days and a hell of a lot that can hurt our business. We have to work together if we want to build it better.
Let’s get started and call these “opportunities” out (in no particular order); maybe they are not so unsurmountable after all:
We want to make sure you have the best gift in the best form to give all your friends, family, and loved ones this holiday season. That’s why we put DARK HORSE up in a DRM-free form. You can order it now right here. We respect you — and we want you to still love us in the morning after the magic of the first time has gone. Get up and ride again. Giddyapp!
It makes me wonder: when will DRM-free be the usual way? Sure you can get Dark Horse on iTunes or on Amazon but why not order it in a form that you can put on all your devices. You know you will want to watch it again and again.
Here’s 6 reasons why everyone should release there work DRM-free:
- -DRM is a false sense of security. People that are determined to not pay for your film will find a way, no matter what restrictions you put in place.
In celebration of DARK HORSE’s Online VOD (via VHX) release, some of the actors & I are doing a AMA (AskMeAnything) via Reddit on Wed 12/19 at 1PM EST. Please get your questions ready and join in.
We are on the schedule here: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/
The film will be available online at $9.99 starting Wednesday. DRM free. Perfect Holiday gift!
DARK HORSE cracked iTunes top ten independent films last night. It’s because of you. But only you can get it up…
http://ituneschart.com/itunes-movies-chart/independent-movies/
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Ride DARK HORSE In The Digital Corral
Todd Solondz’s latest is on digital. You can watch it on iTunes, VUDU, Amazon Instant, YouTube (Movies), Microsoft Zune, Sony Playstation.
Please do. I produced it.
Yup, yesterday I gave you the good news about iTunes riding in the Solondz rodeo. Well, that other digital distro entity lassoed us too. Watch what many find to be Todd’s most accessible film yet tonight:
