Digital Distribution: Addressing the Big Questions

With so many new digital platforms, from Hulu to iTunes to Netflix, which ones matter right now? Which specific films have had successful digital release strategies - and how well have they done digitally relative to DVD and theatrical? What are the problems and challenges that face filmmakers and distributors hoping to reach audiences - and bring in substantial revenue -- this way? This panel will bring together filmmakers and leading distribution executives for some concrete answers, data points, and examples.

> Cory McAbee, Filmmaker, "Stingray Sam" and "The American Astronaut"
> Richard Lorber, CEO, Kino Lorber
> Steve Savage, CEO, New Video
> Hunter Weeks, Director, "Ride the Divide"
> Thomas Woodrow, Producer, "Bass Ackwards"

Moderator: Peter Broderick, President, Paradigm Consulting

From The Conversation @ Columbia, held March 27th, 2010: theconversationspot.com