Comments on: How To Get Your Indie Film on iTunes http://www.angelobell.com/2009/12/how-to-get-your-indie-film-on-itunes/ Angelo's Awesome Adventures, Advice and Anecdotes Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:28:19 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dein Film als iphone App | Wolfgang Gumpelmaier http://www.angelobell.com/2009/12/how-to-get-your-indie-film-on-itunes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549 Dein Film als iphone App | Wolfgang Gumpelmaier Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:45:12 +0000 http://www.angelobell.com/?p=1823#comment-1549 [...] und finden so letztlich ihren Platz im online store. Wie das genau funktioniert kann man z.B. bei Angelo Bell nachlesen, der einige wertvolle Tipps dazu [...] [...] und finden so letztlich ihren Platz im online store. Wie das genau funktioniert kann man z.B. bei Angelo Bell nachlesen, der einige wertvolle Tipps dazu [...]

]]> By: Wolfgang Gumpelmaier http://www.angelobell.com/2009/12/how-to-get-your-indie-film-on-itunes/comment-page-1/#comment-1548 Wolfgang Gumpelmaier Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:08:58 +0000 http://www.angelobell.com/?p=1823#comment-1548 Hey Angelo, have you heard of Stonehenge Productions? They create an iphone/ipad application that is packed with the film and additional features and upload it to the itunes app store. Here's the link: http://www.stonehengeproductions.com/ Warmest regards, Wolfgang Hey Angelo,

have you heard of Stonehenge Productions? They create an iphone/ipad application that is packed with the film and additional features and upload it to the itunes app store.

Here’s the link: http://www.stonehengeproductions.com/

Warmest regards,
Wolfgang

]]> By: Angelo http://www.angelobell.com/2009/12/how-to-get-your-indie-film-on-itunes/comment-page-1/#comment-1014 Angelo Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:53:53 +0000 http://www.angelobell.com/?p=1823#comment-1014 Hi Garen, I don't think that iTunes is the single-best choice for distribution of an independent film. In fact I think using iTunes for distribution is merely a fraction of the hybrid approach independent filmmakers must take in regards to distribution. I agree, most users go to iTunes knowing exactly what they want. How does an indie make the best use of this? In my opinion, the best way is to get the film out there in other ways -- like CreateSpace/Amazon and Netflix -- first. iTunes will should be a way to cover the rest of the market. Hi Garen,

I don’t think that iTunes is the single-best choice for distribution of an independent film. In fact I think using iTunes for distribution is merely a fraction of the hybrid approach independent filmmakers must take in regards to distribution. I agree, most users go to iTunes knowing exactly what they want. How does an indie make the best use of this? In my opinion, the best way is to get the film out there in other ways — like CreateSpace/Amazon and Netflix — first. iTunes will should be a way to cover the rest of the market.

]]> By: Garen Topalian http://www.angelobell.com/2009/12/how-to-get-your-indie-film-on-itunes/comment-page-1/#comment-1012 Garen Topalian Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:57:11 +0000 http://www.angelobell.com/?p=1823#comment-1012 Just wanted to share my experience as I also attempted to get the film I exec produced on iTunes. Its a legit 35mm film with a great cast, etc (rejected by hollywood - am now self distributing)... I was not trying to sell it as something it wasn't. They asked the genre, I said independent and there was a pause. They then told me that customers do not go to itunes to browse and purchase films. They know what they are looking for and since our film did not have a "story" it was not appropriate for them. I was on the phone with them while I was on the itunes independent film section on my computer looking at a page where I did not recognize 50% of the films... I was then passed on to their affiliate for future contact. This was in April of 2008. The film is just now getting out there via myspace and word of net. G Just wanted to share my experience as I also attempted to get the film I exec produced on iTunes. Its a legit 35mm film with a great cast, etc (rejected by hollywood – am now self distributing)… I was not trying to sell it as something it wasn’t. They asked the genre, I said independent and there was a pause. They then told me that customers do not go to itunes to browse and purchase films. They know what they are looking for and since our film did not have a “story” it was not appropriate for them. I was on the phone with them while I was on the itunes independent film section on my computer looking at a page where I did not recognize 50% of the films…

I was then passed on to their affiliate for future contact. This was in April of 2008. The film is just now getting out there via myspace and word of net.

G

]]> By: Getting your movie on iTunes « Video 20 Questions http://www.angelobell.com/2009/12/how-to-get-your-indie-film-on-itunes/comment-page-1/#comment-995 Getting your movie on iTunes « Video 20 Questions Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:57:27 +0000 http://www.angelobell.com/?p=1823#comment-995 [...] Read More Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] Read More Share and Enjoy: [...]

]]> By: Angelo http://www.angelobell.com/2009/12/how-to-get-your-indie-film-on-itunes/comment-page-1/#comment-967 Angelo Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:14:23 +0000 http://www.angelobell.com/?p=1823#comment-967 Thanks Adam, Your information about Distribber is greatly appreciated. My search for information on how indies can gain access to iTunes was quick and certainly not complete. The primary issue I faced was the lack of relevant and timely information that came up in Google search results. I simply started with, "how do I get my film on iTunes" However, when I checked Distribber's source code there was nothing in the keywords that reflected the question above. So I agree, it may be time to refine Distribber's SEO :-) <cite>meta name="keywords" content="documentary, documentaries, documentary film distribution, documentary film, documentary films, non-fiction film, non-fiction films, independent film distribution, independent film marketing, indie film distribution, indie film marketing, film distribution, film marketing, movie marketing, movie distribution, film promotion, independent film distributors, self-distribution, diy distribution, guerilla marketing, distribution consultant, film marketing consultan, distribution consultants, film marketing consultants, independent filmmaker, adam chapnick, cinema libre, docworkers, wal-mart movie, in debt we trust, outfoxed, robert greenwald distribution</cite> Thanks Adam,

Your information about Distribber is greatly appreciated. My search for information on how indies can gain access to iTunes was quick and certainly not complete. The primary issue I faced was the lack of relevant and timely information that came up in Google search results. I simply started with, “how do I get my film on iTunes”

However, when I checked Distribber’s source code there was nothing in the keywords that reflected the question above. So I agree, it may be time to refine Distribber’s SEO :-)

meta name=”keywords” content=”documentary, documentaries, documentary film distribution, documentary film, documentary films, non-fiction film, non-fiction films, independent film distribution, independent film marketing, indie film distribution, indie film marketing, film distribution, film marketing, movie marketing, movie distribution, film promotion, independent film distributors, self-distribution, diy distribution, guerilla marketing, distribution consultant, film marketing consultan, distribution consultants, film marketing consultants, independent filmmaker, adam chapnick, cinema libre, docworkers, wal-mart movie, in debt we trust, outfoxed, robert greenwald distribution

]]> By: Adam http://www.angelobell.com/2009/12/how-to-get-your-indie-film-on-itunes/comment-page-1/#comment-966 Adam Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:24:39 +0000 http://www.angelobell.com/?p=1823#comment-966 Angelo, I'm sad that in your research you missed us -- the very best option for indie filmmakers to get on iTunes! www.distribber.com . We charge a flat fee upfront, and deliver 100% of your revenue to you, unlike all other aggregators, who take from 15-50% of your rev, after iTunes takes their 30. It's also free for filmmakers to submit and find out if iTunes will accept their film - just use the "submit now" form on the Distribber homepage. We charge $79 per YEAR for quarterly reports, and again, you get ALL your money. (Looks like I'd better improve our site's SEO.) Any questions, let me know! Adam Chapnick CEO Distribber.com Angelo, I’m sad that in your research you missed us — the very best option for indie filmmakers to get on iTunes! http://www.distribber.com . We charge a flat fee upfront, and deliver 100% of your revenue to you, unlike all other aggregators, who take from 15-50% of your rev, after iTunes takes their 30.

It’s also free for filmmakers to submit and find out if iTunes will accept their film – just use the “submit now” form on the Distribber homepage.

We charge $79 per YEAR for quarterly reports, and again, you get ALL your money.

(Looks like I’d better improve our site’s SEO.)

Any questions, let me know!

Adam Chapnick
CEO
Distribber.com

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