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Category Archives: Innovation

IFC FirstTake Reactions

August 15, 2007 – 2:38 pm

I think it’s time to revisit this morning’s news on IFC’s future as a distributor, for as the day has progressed, there’s been some interesting discussion. Here’s a sampling of what the kids are saying on the webz.
Both the indieWIRE and the Variety pieces took IFC’s version of the story at pretty much face value. [...]

By Karina Longworth | Also posted in Film marketing and distribution, Indies | Comments (5)

Trapped in the Closet: It’s Here, But it Could Be Queerer

August 13, 2007 – 2:40 pm

IFC has finally unveiled new episodes of “Trapped in the Closet.” But is this still the batshit insane series you know and love?

By Karina Longworth | Also posted in Culture/art, Editorial, Indies, Technology & Web | Comments (6)

Movie Downloads: The Pros and Cons

August 10, 2007 – 10:50 am

A recent survey shows that people don’t want to download movies. But maybe if they tried it, they’d like it.

By Karina Longworth | Also posted in Technology & Web | Comments (1)

First feature film on YouTube: Four Eyed Monsters

June 8, 2007 – 8:05 am

Spout is presenting Four Eyed Monsters in its entirety on YouTube today! Go see the movie, then join the foureyedmonsters group.
And if that’s not nail-biting news, for anybody who joins Spout from spout.com/foureyedmonsters, we will give Arin & Susan $1 for their next film. So, go tell your friends so we can see more movies [...]

By Paul Moore | Also posted in Film watching, Filmmaking, Spout.com | Comments (0)

When novelty engulfs nostalgia

April 16, 2007 – 11:25 am

Watching movies outdoors is appealing for the nostalgia and novelty. But if you throw too much money at it, the novelty can quickly overpower everything else.

By Kristin | Also posted in Community, Culture/art, Editorial, Film watching | Comments (0)

High speed munching

March 7, 2007 – 12:31 pm

Is Hollywood going to profit off the snacking craze, go hungry, or find opportunities to blend meaningful art and technology?

By Kristin | Also posted in Culture/art, Film watching, Hollywood | Comments (0)

Trusted voices in a sea of content

March 2, 2007 – 7:55 am

Spout’s Rick DeVos tells an Austin Chronicle reporter how community, non-Hollywood style, works.

By Kristin | Also posted in Community, Spout.com | Comments (0)

Silent cinema: nostalgia or opportunity?

February 28, 2007 – 10:25 am

A nostalgia for silent films is growing, but so is a whole paradigm shift for bringing together silent filmmaking and new technology.

By Kristin | Comments (0)

Making Long Tail movies

January 16, 2007 – 3:28 pm

Making what could be called a “Long Tail movie” calls for a small budget, which calls for the kind of practical, doable advice found in The DV Rebel’s Guide.

By Rick | Also posted in Filmmaking | Comments (1)

The third screen just might offer some plusses

December 20, 2006 – 4:27 pm

Even if you hate the idea of watching video content on your cellphone, the medium could have some interesting creative benefits.

By Kristin | Also posted in Culture/art, Film watching, Filmmaking | Comments (3)