As a filmmaker producing short format stories I'm always on the lookout for outlets for shorts. It is so encouraging to see that nearly everyday more opportunities arise, and I'm not talking YouTube.
Most of these opportunities are with different cable networks, Current TV or IFC. However PBS also is giving more chances for short films to be seen on their series, such as Independent Lens. As a long time Tivo-Devotee I'm excited to see that short films are available for download from them directly to your DVR. I even heard about a contest for short films to be shown on an in-flight airline channel.
With so many chances for short films to be seen in venues besides film festivals, it's only the beginning of a shift. With portable video players so prevelant, the short has a perfect match. Have ten minutes watch a short, there couldn't be a better time to check one out; and there couldn't be a better time to be a short film producer.
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I'm glad to see that venues for this content are showing up in the traditional media. It seems so easy to just say - the Internet can display that content. Although the Internet is increasing in importance as a delivery method, it should not be our safety net for non-traditional content.
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