IndiePix: any feedback or experience about this outfit?

novoluc

novoluc

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They are a distribution company, using it seems a variety of tools - their website states they've been in business since 2004 (http://www.indiepixfilms.com).
I'm trying to have an idea of how efficient they are, in term of sales, from actual filmmakers who deal or dealt with them. Before going through the process of submitting, waiting, negotiating if the film is accepted, etc...


L.
 
I think the lack of responses here is somewhat telling of all these new digital platforms. While there are so many too choose from, none of them do any marketing and leave it up to the content owner to do that. I "think" I've heard of IndiePix a few years back, but when looking for something to watch, it hasn't been a destination I go to. All of these sites rely on volume to make money - so even if titles don't get much play, the aggregate of total sales is what makes the bottom line. Marketing, marketing and marketing is what is needed to break through all the digital distractions available to the consumer. The consumer has a finite number of hours in a day as well as disposable income for these activities. Most will go to a subscription based service to look for content first as they are already paying for it. So while technology has allowed democratization of the filmmaking process, the number of choices, platforms and such actually make it harder to find things. And then once I get there, why one film over another? Marketing is a expensive and time consuming endeavor, and necessary if you are looking to make profits and or a living as a filmmaker. The 20%-30% is for hosting, streaming, and managing the e-commerce for you. The rest it up to you to get it out there.


Michael
 
I know they have a monthly movie that comes through locally (Salt Lake City) where they target filmmakers to attend, not the general public. Here locally I think the marketing of the films is exclusively social media but I'm not 100% on that. Often the director/producer for the project is either present or skypes in and takes questions from the audience.
 
MichaelP said:
All of these sites rely on volume to make money - so even if titles don't get much play, the aggregate of total sales is what makes the bottom line.
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Well, Michael, I think you nailed it right there. They say they have a pretty standard distribution agreement/contract. After posting my question here I emailed them to ask to see the terms before signing up and the answer was that the terms vary according to the interest, kind of film, blah blah blah... So one thing posted on the website, another one in the email. I think I'll pass...

L.
 
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