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Independent filmmakers make smaller budget films out of Hollywood, without the safety net of a study of the face or the name of star options limited distribution after completing his film. Most major film distribution companies do not buy the film rights have concluded that no bankable stars in them. Many independent filmmakers can not afford to cast bankable stars or celebrities known. That's a big obstacle for filmmakers independent after his film is done and seeking distribution.

Without bankable a movie star is a small chance of landing a distribution deal with companies like 20th Century Fox, New Line Cinema, Miramax, Sony and Paramount. Slice of Americana Films is a small production company dedicated to independent film. We are independently powered. Most of our projects are developed, written, directed, produced and edited at home. It all boils making movies with the resources available or not making movies at all. We choose to make movies. At this point, it means making a film without stars bankable which can attract the attention of film distributors. We focus on a niche market where movie viewers want to see something different from the latest blockbuster Hollywood.

There are distribution companies that supply independent films made on smaller budgets. In issuing and thieves are currently being distributed worldwide by distributors of independent films. You can not eliminate exposure of the films are being available to many viewers. I receive emails from viewers around the world who have been on consignment and thieves. It's great. The thieves has many followers in Albania, Cuba and South Africa. Postage is doing well with movie viewers in Australia.

But like other independent filmmakers there I was disappointed with the way traditional distribution agreements at the time was getting paid. This is my Jerry Maguire moment. Is also about 6 am Saturday and I'm typing on my laptop. Friday evening I went into a funk after going through the royalty statements.

9 times out of 10 after an independent filmmaker signs an agreement with a distribution company that caters to the release of small budget films without stars eligible non-payment. You basically sell the film rights for pennies on the dollar. Not to mention the sweat equity and the creative energy that goes unrewarded. The independent filmmakers bottom line does not come close to equilibrium with this type of distribution agreements. It's frustrating.

After going through this I began to reflect on whether to make independent films worthwhile. Then I had a call from the film editor Tim Beachum I said, "I love making movies. Do not stop. Just rethink how to get your film distributed to viewers. "I can watch videos on YouTube, Metacafe, Dailymotion and other sites. Free content is good, but independent filmmakers need to earn money from their work as the rest of the world. Freedom can not pay the bills. Then I started looking at sites offering movies on demand for a reasonable fee. I realized that was the best platform for independent films seen by the spectators and I hope to make a living.

I began to investigate how different films at the sites of labor demand. Netflix "Watch Now" Downloads is revolutionizing the way viewers get your movies. Hollywood dominates the film market demand, but there is room for independent films. Digital downloads mean that filmmakers Independent no longer have to bear the cost of DVD replication and packaging. Some independent distributors filmmakers charging $ 4 for these expenses in the top of its distribution rates by making it almost impossible for a smaller budget film to make any movie is going this way.

Offering his movie on demand in a digital format eliminates that. Without knowing exactly how to go to the movie at the demand market have requested the help of respected independent representative of the film by Mark Steven Bosko head of The Bosko Group. Great guy to work. He secured a film in much the demand of 3 videos that actually produces while he took a break from making movies. The videos are available for spectators largest cable and satellite outlets. No reproduction High DVD, packaging, and distribution fees. Movies on Demand is a digital process that is profitable for filmmakers. Once your movie is encoded that can be transmitted to viewers worldwide.

I have to give credit where credit is due. Editor Tim Beachum threw me: "Why do not movies for mobile devices and offer other filmmakers? "After brainstorming we came up American VOD. An independent media distribution that offers video on demand viewers a wide variety of mobile entertainment options. Many movies on demand are less than 15 minutes to them ideal for viewing on mobile devices, computers and games consoles

I was an independent filmmaker accustomed to the traditional way of transferring videos distributed. Now I see that movie about the claim process gives the filmmakers a broad audience and a real opportunity to earn money for their hard work. Movies in the demand has leveled the playing field. Digital distribution has made it an exciting time to be a filmmaker. It has renewed my creative spirit and the belief that the filmmakers Independents can get a fair Shake when it comes to making money from their efforts.