Budding filmmakers and the distribution dilemma
Netflix, Now TV, Amazon Video and Hulu – these services are instantly recognisable brands and powerhouses within the VOD (Video on Demand) space. After attending one of the keynote talks at this year’s BVE entertainment technology show, it got me thinking about the future filmmakers still at college, for whom our connect2 equipment reservation software has been developed. How are they going to release their upcoming features?
Even though it’s fun to talk about blockbuster productions, independent filmmakers have always had the talent to produce outstanding movies. Remember, Ryan Coogler (Black Panther), Kevin Smith (Dogma) and Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) all started off in this way. Students using connect2 to book and organize their next shoot might be using the equipment to produce the next ‘Clerks’ or other cult classic, so it’s interesting to look at the distribution choices they have...