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Nobody wants to watch your film: realities of online film distribution

Event Film 2010
Format Panel
Organizer Efe Cakarel – The Auteurs
Description ClickStar, Vongo, Vizumi, Jaman, Joost... just a few of many companies that bravely tried and failed to survive by distributing films online. Filmmakers aren't making any money online either: “This isn’t where we are going to be making money now,” “Super Size Me” director Morgan Spurlock told a panel at SXSW last year. “If you are looking to pay your rent, not so much, if you’re looking to pay your phone blll, you have a chance.”
Questions
Answered
  1. Why does nobody watch films online - are the films missing, the audience or both?
  2. How long will it be before most people start watching online films on TV?
  3. How long did it take DVD to take over from VHS and what are the similarities differences to DVD/ VOD/ DTO/ Blu-Ray?
  4. Why can't you get most films from major VOD services like Netflix and Hulu?
  5. Are studios afraid of online, have they not learnt from the music industry/ piracy?
  6. Is ad-supported free the model of the future or will paid VOD still play a big factor?
  7. Will VOD have an impact on the theatrical distribution model?
  8. Piracy in the music industry has caused artists to find other sources of income like concerts and merchandising - will this be the same for film?
  9. Will online distribution rights start to go global or will we still be restricted to geographical territories in 5-10 years time?
  10. What is the problem for big distributors with subscription models?
Level Intermediate
Category Content, Distribution, Monetization, Online Video
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