So the internet is going to usher in a new "golden age" for independent film. Bullshit. The "800lb gorillia" media companies are going to do everthing they can to stay "800lb gorillas". All the major players are going to be snapping up everthing they can to stay ahead. As for iFilm, well, Viacom is no worse than AOL-Time Warner, or News Corp or Micro Soft for god sakes.
Seems to me that the wealthy people in the future are gonna be the ones who can forcast web development and trends. That truly opens it up for all to have a shot at the big pie. Build it, make it successful, and they will buy you out is the new way. And really, what's the investment? Hard work, vision, tenacity and a few investors (advertisers) a few coins for real estate(webspace) These are great times!!!....Then again, I don't get out much.