"A white paper by Free Range Studios... that shows how "viral media" can be a tool for filmmakers who want to make their documentaries matter. The Free Rangers argue that "The Promotional Flow"—seeking new audiences—feeds into "The Activation Flow"—which turns emotion into action—by harnessing the power of online connection."
"... provides a space to write reviews, share your experiences and learn from other filmmakers' and producers' successes or mistakes."
Selling Your Film Without Selling Your Soul: Case Studies in Hybrid, DIY & P2P Distribution"Film Specific is focused exclusively on educating filmmakers and content producers about the complex and often misunderstood world of independent film and program distribution and gives them the tools and resources they need to compete effectively in a tough marketplace."
Ultimate Film Guides"Selling Your Film presented by Prescreen is a series of case studies that dive deep into the real numbers and real details of independent film distribution."
"... a resource and community for filmmakers to help each other find the best solutions for their marketing and distribution needs."
Youth Media Distribution Toolkit (prepared by the Bay Area Video Coalition)
"This toolkit contains information about the distribution of youth media, including knowledge and expertise from distributors and youth media specialists, guides to structure your efforts, practical tools and tips, and related resources, organizations, links, and articles."
Brave New Theaters
"Brave New Theaters provides world changers like you with films and organizing tools to bring attention to, raise money for, and take action around the issues you care deeply about."
DynamoAggregator site providing fee-based access to a number of popular online distribution platforms including iTunes and Netflix.
EggUPEmbedded video player that provides "seamless integration of a quick, easy and secure payment process" through PayPal or Amazon.
Global Voices"We are here to help distribute your film and other media to the public. We have taken an innovative approach to the traditional way of distributing and have developed an online media distribution application, called the Egg. Yes, the Egg. A film is encased within its own Egg, which is a self-contained interface/viewer."
Independent LensA 'citizen media' platform featuring a forum dedicated to international labor issues.
"Independent Lens is an acquisitions series and accepts advanced fine cuts and completed works of all genres and lengths; experimental and short works are also welcome. While programs of all lengths (30s, 60s, 90s, etc.) are accepted, please keep in mind that PBS has standard broadcast length requirements, which may necessitate edits. Many of the programs accepted will be scheduled in a one-hour time slot, with a total running time of 51:20 minutes or a 90-minute time slot of 81:20 minutes." For more information on PBS broadcast standards visit, Producing for PBS.
"A 'Filmmaker First' marketplace and Distribution Company built to empower Filmmakers to be both Artist & Entrepreneur and to make Film Festival screened work from all over the world available to the broadest online audience. Once you are listed on the site our goal is to help you market your film."
MobMovSubmission-based online indie film distribution platform.
A "mobile cinema" distribution platform.
Open IndieBoutique online distribution for 'no-budget' films.
"OpenIndie is a site where anyone can discover films they’re interested in, request a screening in their area and put on a screening of any film on the site. Likewise, filmmakers can add their film to OpenIndie, and upload and promote their film via social media."
"SnagFilms is committed to finding the world‘s most compelling documentaries, whether from established heavyweights or first-time filmmakers, and making them available to the wide audience these titles deserve." Contact submissions@snagfilms.com for more information on distribution options through SnagFilms.
Current TV's portal for uploading viewer-created content.
"...helps promote and distribute new creative works all over the world & enables those enjoying shared media to make donations to creators. We bring together creators looking for an effective way to distribute their work with file-sharing sites willing to help promote it and get it out."
Developing Mobile Apps with Web Technologies (iTunes U. - Stanford University)
"The goal of the course is to give students the tools they need to become successful mobile application developer..."
"...flexible, powerful, and professional web-based software that powers thousands of iPhone, iPad, and Android applications. This well tested software is an extensible and effective tool used to create iOS and Android "apps", then manage content within those apps."
"... a compendium of files, frameworks, styles and tips for designing digital publications in HTML5."
"... an HTML5 app platform that allows you to author native applications with web technologies and get access to APIs and app stores."
"... a lightweight JavaScript toolkit which will help you build great mobile web apps. It is designed and developed to meet the specific constraints of the mobile environment."
Broadcastr
"A Social Media platform for location-based stories. It enables the recording, indexing, listening, and sharing of audio content. Broadcastr is currently in beta."
"Crowd Controls is a demand tool for filmmakers, musicians and other artists to find where audiences are located around the world. We provide a simple, interactive form that you can embed on your website for your fans to enter an email address and city or post code where they want to see you play."
Film Sprout"With Eventbrite, organizers can create a customizable event page; spread the word with social media; collect money; and gain visibility into attendees and sales."
A distribution consultancy firm that specializes in "grassroots and community distribution for independent documentaries."
MIRO Community web video"... links digital marketing volunteers with non-profits seeking their skills."
An open source, non-profit video player from the Participatory Culture Foundation.
An introduction to online services that can be used for advocacy campaigns produced by the Tactical Technology Collective.
