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David Lynch's new film 'Inland Empire' is re-igniting the debate about new methods to both shoot and distribute film.

Entirely shot on semi-professional digital video (Sony's PD 150), the film runs at a seat squirming 3 hours. Lynch can be self distributing his film (in a deal he's got struck with Studio Canal) in america and Canada.

Advances in technology are allowing people to shoot and edit films on domestic equipment with decent results, so why if the same development not be employed to distribution and exhibition.

Lynch has claimed to be attempting independent distribution due to noticing films losing revenue streams through overly long theatrical releases. It's safe to state the illegal trading of films starts the moment a film premieres or even before. Film makers that do not need the backing of major studios ought to be conscious of how this affects their important thing. Every element of profit counts on smaller scale productions.

Although Lynch is in the unique position of having an expansive following, partly due to a popular web presence. This exercise does encourage independent film makers to look at establishing their very own platforms for film distribution, publicity and exhibition. It begs the question why the financial side of film making is frequently left out of film school curriculums. If filmmakers desire to live off their work the publicity, distribution and exhibition is highly recommended not long following a concept is realized.

Consider publicising via websites and social network from the early stages. Perhaps setup a blog tracking the progress of the film. Much of lynch's success originates from the popularity of his website, which he nurtures with experimental sound, video and an animation series. I think most of us remember the hype of 'The Blair Witch Project' that was created by way of a successful (and cheap) internet marketing campaign. Marie adler and associated entertainment and popularity of websites like YouTube and myspace prove that publicity and exhibition can be an increasingly viable option online even for backyard film makers.

Importantly film festivals and localized film communities are still vital to the success and growth of independent film. Although we have been yet to see how successful Lynch's campaign will undoubtedly be it shows that the facilities is there for independent filmmakers to consciously manage their projects from conception to viewing.
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