OK. Let's see what this is all about:
FOR FILMMAKERS
They make it their job to free up filmmakers to do what they do best: make movies. If you are one, online tools will help you collect funds from your current contacts, and help you make connections with film lovers internationally who want to help get your films made. They also give you an online store to sell your films via DVD or digital download with no setup fees and no inventory to buy. They even make your films available on Amazon.
There are tools to help you organize the production of your film. There are ways to find and recruit help within your region, ways to communicate with your production team through broadcast emails and private forums. They will be adding features to allow scripts to be broken down and shared, plus many other ways of making sure everybody is on the same frame (so to speak).
FOR FILM LOVERS
FilmRiot lets you get in the thick of filmmaking. Search through their filmmaker's upcoming projects; make comments and suggestions. If you really love a filmmaker and their ideas, you can buy Lots in their film project. All contributors receive a copy of the film when it's finished and share in the proceeds of every sale on the FilmRiot store.
They also provide opportunities for film lovers to network with others of similar interests. Write and read reviews of the latest FilmLot releases. Rank films, filmmakers, other film lovers or comments you find useful (or useless!). You can even find filmmakers in your area who are looking for volunteers! Lights, Camera, Action!
HOW THE FUNDING WORKS
Filmmakers post the details of their upcoming project including the required financing. Film lovers are encouraged to peruse the projects and contribute toward the ones they like. Film lovers buy credits in the form of Lots for $10 US each. Each Lot is fully transferable between projects, provided it is done before the project has reached its target. Lots can also be refunded if the member chooses. Any contribution in a film gives the film lover a credit for the digital download of the film once it is complete. Once the filmmaker's financing goal has been reached the funds are turned over.
And when the funds are on the way to you...that's when the real fun starts!
2 comments:
Thanks for the link love! There will be a lot more to talk about by the end of the month after our trip to Slamdance. Lets keep in touch!
Cheers to you too - and keep us up to date!
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