Is Digital Film Distribution Useless?
Apr 9th, 2009 by Peter D. Marshall
This article is from Videomaker.
“The recent South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, TX saw quite the gathering of filmmakers discuss the contentious issue of making money by way of digital distribution. Although the common belief is that DVDs will be obsolete sooner rather than later and that online video sharing sites are the future the truth is that the Digital Distribution doesnt provide the same reliable numbers as film and television does.” Read article.
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Digital distribution *can* be useless.
It all depends on what you are hoping to accomplish with it.
David I agree. If you’re looking for revenue you’ll be disappointed. But lots of opp’s for marketing your film and/or building your reputation.