I make independent films and distribute them myself. I've started sending my movies to independent video rental stores around the country. I've sent my movies to I Luv Video in Austin, Scarecrow Video in Seattle, Video Underground and Hollywood Express in Boston, Acme Video in Providence, and others. What are the best independent video rental stores in your city? Don't say Netflix.
posted by davidriley on Nov 24, 2009 - 67 answers

I want my film listed on IMDb. I've tried and failed. The title gets lost in a dead letter office while I'm supposed to come up with "relevant information" without being told what information that could be. [more inside]
posted by davidriley on Oct 20, 2008 - 5 answers

What are the challenges that independent filmmakers + people working in the industry (actors, crew, etc) face today? What tools do you use currently for the different stages of your production? What do you like about them, what do you wish for? [more inside]
posted by seeminglee on Jul 4, 2008 - 3 answers

My friend and I are looking at HDV cameras and trying to decide right now between Panasonic's HVX200, Canon's XL H1, Sony's V1U, and JVC's HD110U (an upgrade of the HD100U, I believe). We're leaning toward the HD110U because of what we've seen of its picture quality, ability to switch lenses, and reported ease of use. Which one should we buy, what are the pros and cons? [more inside]
posted by christopherbdnk on Jan 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Can you identify this obscure American independent film? It aired seemingly incessantly on IFC circa 1998-1999, and at the time seemed to be of recent vintage. It was shot entirely in black and white, and concerned a love triangle between a dissolute art photographer recently returned to New York City, his jaded, long-suffering wife, and the teenage girl both of them are sleeping with. The girl convinces her wealthy parents to bankroll a show of the photographer's work, which they are dismayed to discover at the show's opening consists almost entirely of naked pictures of their daughter. I should hasten to add that this was not an especially good movie.
posted by jjg on Jan 10, 2005 - 7 answers

Movie Question: An indie movie I saw on the Independant Film channel in the States, in 1996. Once I found it on IMDB, and then lost it again. Teenage prank in small town Minnesota. Fake a gang shooting. More inside [more inside]
posted by Goofyy on Dec 31, 2004 - 4 answers

What is the best way to raise money for the production of an independent movie?
posted by spaghetti on Dec 17, 2004 - 14 answers