Internet based Self Distribution - Distrify

Distrify's Internet based self distribution is a new break though that will largely affect the indie film market. In the past indie filmmakers who did not have distributors or publishers would submit their films to festivals hoping for the best. If these films did not win these festivals, the filmmakers wouldn’t be making any money from their work. Getting a distributor that can make you money is not an easy thing to do in the film industry. Distributors that make the money in the film industry have names such as Disney and Universal.

Distrify is changing the game. Distrify is the new form of Internet based self-distribution. The best thing about this is anybody can do it. Anyone with a completed film can submit to this website to make their films available for consumers to purchase. Distrify is acting similar to I tunes. You are able to view trailers on this website for free. After viewing the trailer it gives options to watch right away by purchasing a digital download or you can Order a hard copy DVD or blu-ray; whichever you supply to Distrify for distribution.

This is a great opportunity for indie filmmakers, but there are a few negative aspects that may be less appealing to the users. You are able to set your own price. Distrify expects 30% royalties of every download or purchase of your movie. This is equivalent to I tunes royalty rates with a few set backs. I tunes has millions and millions of users. Using I tunes you do need a popular movie, agent, or distributor to get your film onto I tunes. With Distrify anybody can submit which is great, but the site is new and does not have a strong following like I tunes does. A 30% royalty rate seems a bit high for a website that does not open your film up to many potential consumers.

All in all I think this is a great way for self-distribution. I would recommend it to any Indie filmmaker that is looking to sell their film.

Here is a link to the website.

http://distrify.com/Distrify