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First Things First: Pick the Right Platform
June 30, 2011We will be offering weekly tips for independent filmmakers and public media entities on getting the most out of social media. Visit BTB Thursdays for some good advice for your Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking strategies. No matter if you are a filmmaker, a station, or a public media brand, the very first place to start is by creating (or…
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Create Your Multimedia Documentary Dream Team
April 9, 2011ITVS’ Steve Goldbloom reports from the National Conference for Media Reform in Boston. Kara Oehler is the Executive Director of Media and Place Productions and the co-creator of Mapping Main Street — a collaborative documentary media project that creates a new map of the country through stories, photos, and videos recorded on actual Main Streets. The…
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Tip of the Day: Engage Beyond the Broadcast
June 23, 2010The internet is completely revolutionizing all kinds of media by freeing creators from linearity and one-way paradigms. Here at ITVS, we've been working with filmmakers for more than a decade to create multifaceted and multi-platform projects that liberate the story from dusty old limitations. It's easy to get stuck in a familiar way of doing things,…
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Tip of the Day: Consume Indie Films on a Global Scale
June 18, 2010Travel the world without leaving your sofa. Check out the Global Perspectives Project for films from over 75 countries. The Global Perspectives Collection hosts more than 100 ITVS-funded films from over 75 countries. Films attached to the collection include the award-winning Waltz with Bashir and Last Train Home. Visit the site to learn more about…
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Top Five Predictions for Films and Digital Distribution: Second Part
March 11, 2010The Independent Digital Distribution Lab –– IndiesLab for short –– is a joint initiative of ITVS and PBS designed to help filmmakers navigate the marketplace and to generate revenue streams while also having a social impact. In the post below, Indie Labs Director Davin Hutchins shares his second of five predictions about the future of films and digital…