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After a successful festival run, No, Not Really is finally here for everyone to watch! Check out our latest short film now streaming on YouTube. Let us know what you think! (Link in comments) Production Company: Story Collector Productions Written, Directed, Edited foley & color grade by me Produced & shot by Christopher James Smith Let us know what you think! #shortfilm

Streaming platform MUBI is set to bring a new wave of horror to fans with the October 31 release of ‘The Substance’, a psychological and body horror film crafted by director Coralie Fargeat... Read More At:- https://lnkd.in/grXPwDij MUBI #streaming #psychological #films #Mubi #CoralieFargeat #horrorfilms #news #NewsUpdate #newsfeed #dailynews #IBWNews

As the world of streaming continues to evolve, a troubling trend is emerging among arthouse film enthusiasts. Our latest blog post delves into the reality that many cinephiles are turning to piracy to access the films they love, often due to the limited availability of these works on major platforms like Netflix. This article explores the implications of this shift, the importance of supporting legitimate distribution channels, and what it means for the future of arthouse cinema. To gain a deeper understanding and join the conversation, read the full post here: https://ift.tt/SBg0vIy.

"Dead Talk Tales: Volume I" Global Streaming Premiere Friday, July 26th, 2024, on Prime Video, Apple TV, & Google Play Movies. Step into the abyss of fear with a spine-chilling horror/thriller feature film anthology. Uncover tales of demonic entities, the paranormal, ancient creatures, and unknown mysteries. Explore the depths of terror in this gripping experience. #deadtalktales #dttv1 #horrormovies #movies #films #movietrailer #comingsoon #streaming #entertainment #entertainmentnews

If you're wondering which movies are the most popular on Shucae Films, check out this LinkedIn post for the latest updates on our "Shucae Films" OTT platform. 🎬 Through this post, you can directly jump to our most viewed tray page. Why are you waiting? Simply log in to Shucaefilms.com and start streaming now! 🍿 #ShucaeFilms #PopularMovies #OTTStreaming 

With "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" hitting streaming platforms this month, it's the perfect time to revisit an incredible opportunity I had to discuss the film. "Be For Reel," a collaborative series by Golden Screen Cinemas and Disney, hosted by "Goggler," dives into the nitty-gritty of latest films! 🎬🤘 In the first episode of "Be For Reel," we explored how this film measures up against its predecessors, delved into character arcs, analyzed pivotal plot moments, and speculated on the future direction of this iconic franchise 🦧 Check out the full video by clicking the link below! ☺️ Link: https://lnkd.in/gshABpCN

Netflix has been dethroned. Youtube is now #1 streaming platform. And I love it. Why? Because it’s a massive opportunity for indie films: • No need for a studio’s blessing. • No chasing a Netflix buyout. • No waiting for film festivals. YouTube was once just a place for clips. But that’s changed. With 10% of global viewership, it’s outpacing Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. It’s a juggernaut. Now your documentary has a stage as big as any Hollywood studio. It’s time to rethink distribution. And make sure your stories reach the viewers who need them. -- P.S. Repost if you’re ready to take advantage of the YouTube era. ▶️

How expendable can a humans' life be? Filmmaker Cristine Choy discusses the impact of film on life, politics, and the human spirit in the film 'The Exiles" Streaming now on CiVL

Let's talk P&A. And lets talk physical media. Matt Damon gives a great example of a major obstacle to distributing independent film: the P&A--or Prints and Advertising were a major expense. But did you know, that the "P" or "Prints" has basically gone away completely? Prints referred to the cost to ship a film reel to a theater. It could be upwards of $2,000. This is what led to second run houses who would show movies at a discount playing a "used" film reel. When the industry went digital the studios helped pay for the cost for movie theaters to buy brand new equipment by paying a "virtual print fee" which kept the cost nearly the same. These costs were high. They created metrics like "comps" to really help a studio look to how previous similar titles had done to ensure that they could justify the huge expense of printing and shipping a real or digital equivalent of a reel. But in the last couple of years the VPFs ended. It is now less than $100 to put a movie in a theater. The "A" of Advertising has also changed so that independent films can really find more efficient digital ways to find their audiences. We aren't talking about national linear TV ad campaigns anymore--because we can't. And that can be a great thing for an independent film. And we *definitely* don't have to worry about that "second marketing period" and expense of a DVD release anymore. Phew! What a relief that should be, right? But we are still talking about P&A. We are still talking about the dual marketing periods. We are still using old metrics to make decisions about new technologies. And we are glossing over the fact that some of these movies are being made but bypassing the one remaining place were there is a lot of money to be made and skipping straight to the subscription tier. Why aren't we talking about how the more affordable and deliberate "p&a" (see what I did? I made it lower case) can really allow for a film to succeed in the right theaters if release the right way? Does an independent film need to demand every show time for a screen now that it is simple to program digitally? Why not find the best showtimes and build an audience? How can we take the flexibility and affordability of digital cinema to innovate? Honestly, this old line of reasoning is a p in *my* a. Audiences have always loved watching movies in theaters. And they have loved watching movies at home. And the former absolutely drives the latter. So let's start talking about movie theaters as the amazing opportunity they are in the digital age. In the audience-led programming age. In the age where movie theaters offer connection in a world of disconnection. Movies of all types deserve an audience. Now is the best time for a cinematic renaissance. See you at the movies!