The freedom to create and distribute movies and TV shows is threatened by a handful of giant media companies that want to control both programming and all the distribution channels in order to protect their own marketplace position.
The freedom to create and distribute movies and TV shows is threatened by a handful of giant media companies that want to control both programming and all the distribution channels in order to protect their own marketplace position.
The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) has reached an agreement with Comcast Corporation and NBC Universal to provide enhanced independent programming opportunities on NBCU’s broadcast and cable networks, as well as Comcast Cable’s VOD and online platforms, IFTA President-CEO Jean Prewitt announced. The agreement, a summary of which was filed today by Comcast, General Electric Company and NBCU with the Federal Communications Commission, offers greater consideration for independent...
While it is undeniably fun (and instructive) to view the completed films at this year's SILVERDOCS, much of the meat of the 7 day program is in its annual professional conference. Held parallel to the film screenings at the AFI Silver Theater and other venues, the concurrent International Documentary Conference is a must for professionals in the non-fiction field.
The Conference brings together leading filmmakers, educators, broadcasters, business leaders, distributors, private a...
Independent Filmmakers Call on New Administration to Guarantee Competition and Diversity on Television and the Internet
Washington - In a letter sent to today to the Co-Chairs of President-elect Obama's Transition Team, the Independent Film and Television Alliance (IFTA), which represents the producers and distributors of independent film and television programs, called on the incoming Obama administration to appoint a new FCC Chairman and commissioners who "support principles ...
In a letter sent to today to the Co-Chairs of President-elect Obama’s Transition Team, the Independent Film and Television Alliance (IFTA), which represents the producers and distributors of independent film and television programs, called on the incoming Obama administration to appoint a new FCC Chairman and commissioners who “support principles of openness and diversity in the media.”The letter sent by IFTA President Jean Prewitt to John Podesta and Valerie Jarrett underscored president...
CAMBOFEST 2008 Siem Reap, Cambodia December 26th-28th
Announcing Selection of Participating Movies, Music & Venues ~
50+ Films to Screen During 3-Day Event
Current edition introduces Live Music acts
The 2nd annual CAMBOFEST: Film & Video Festival of Cambodia is the first dedicated, internationally recognized movie festival in Cambodia. This independent, private sector movie event, held this year on December 26th-28th in Siem Reap, Cambodia, will present a total o...
Jack Valenti, the former head of the Motion Picture Assn. of America for almost four decades and the prime mover behind the movie ratings system, died Thursday. He was 85. Valenti had checked out of Johns Hopkins University Medical Center on Wednesday where he was hospitalized after suffering a stroke. We loved his strong tenure, relentless battle against piracy, strong advocate of american cinema from majors and independents...I had the priviledge of dining a few times with his family and celeb...
FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps will be the guest of honor at a breakfast for AFMA members at the American Film Market Thursday, February 26 at 8:00 AM at Le Merigot Hotel in Santa Monica, it was announced by Jean M. Prewitt, President and Chief Executive Officer, AFMA. The breakfast will provide the opportunity for an open dialogue between the Commissioner and AFMA members about issues of mutual concern.AFMA is the global trade association of independent distributors and producers of motion p...
