Comments on: BitTorrent, A Boon To Independent Filmmakers http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/ Torrent News, Torrent Sites and the latest Scoops Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:28:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Resident Evil Degeneration: BitTorrent Blockbuster at IDTorrent Blog http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-518690 Resident Evil Degeneration: BitTorrent Blockbuster at IDTorrent Blog Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:12:00 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-518690 [...] of &#116&#104e big s&#116udios, ma&#110y i&#110depe&#110de&#110&#116 filmmakers see pira&#99y as free pro&#109o&#116&#105on instead o&#102 a [...] [...] of &#116&#104e big s&#116udios, ma&#110y i&#110depe&#110de&#110&#116 filmmakers see pira&#99y as free pro&#109o&#116&#105on instead o&#102 a [...]

]]> By: Resident Evil Degeneration: BitTorrent Blockbuster | TorrentFreak http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-518583 Resident Evil Degeneration: BitTorrent Blockbuster | TorrentFreak Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:01:10 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-518583 [...] BitTorrent. Contrary to the opinion of the big studios, many independent filmmakers see piracy as free promotion instead of a [...] [...] BitTorrent. Contrary to the opinion of the big studios, many independent filmmakers see piracy as free promotion instead of a [...]

]]> By: The Inquirer ES : BitTorrent trampolín del Cine independiente http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-488984 The Inquirer ES : BitTorrent trampolín del Cine independiente Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:37:56 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-488984 [...] TorrentFreak [...] [...] TorrentFreak [...]

]]> By: Top 10 piratiziranih filmova i serija | Heroes Croatia http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-314588 Top 10 piratiziranih filmova i serija | Heroes Croatia Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:45:07 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-314588 [...] dok su drugi sami potajno puštali neemitirane pilot epizode. Nezavisni filmaši su također imali koristi od širenja njihovih uradaka na BitTorrentu, jer je u potpunosti besplatno i omogućuje im pristup [...] [...] dok su drugi sami potajno puštali neemitirane pilot epizode. Nezavisni filmaši su također imali koristi od širenja njihovih uradaka na BitTorrentu, jer je u potpunosti besplatno i omogućuje im pristup [...]

]]> By: warsystems » BitTorrent, A Boon To Independent Filmmakers http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-308439 warsystems » BitTorrent, A Boon To Independent Filmmakers Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:02:17 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-308439 [...]  | TorrentFreak Talented independent filmmakers are benefiting immensely from having their movies distributed for free on BitTorrent. Films that might never have been heard of before are now being watched by millions of people. Comment this post [...] [...]  | TorrentFreak Talented independent filmmakers are benefiting immensely from having their movies distributed for free on BitTorrent. Films that might never have been heard of before are now being watched by millions of people. Comment this post [...]

]]> By: » File 'sharing' or 'stealing'? http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-294239 » File 'sharing' or 'stealing'? Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:33:55 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-294239 [...] to take advantage of the new opportunities. Supporters of this view include musicians, authors and filmmakers who say that that file sharing helped bring the exposure they needed to sell their [...] [...] to take advantage of the new opportunities. Supporters of this view include musicians, authors and filmmakers who say that that file sharing helped bring the exposure they needed to sell their [...]

]]> By: Karmafan’s Blog » Blog Archive » Filmmakers reaching more fans through new channels http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-272618 Karmafan’s Blog » Blog Archive » Filmmakers reaching more fans through new channels Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:03:15 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-272618 [...] TorrentFreak has an interesting piece about how independent filmmakers are reaching incredible numbers of fans through alternative distribution channels. The Man from Earth is a great example. It has become one of the most popular downloads over the last few months (the film “went from the being the 11,235th most popular movie on IMDB to being the 5th most popular one” after being ripped and uploaded). This quote from the producer of the film says it all: [...] [...] TorrentFreak has an interesting piece about how independent filmmakers are reaching incredible numbers of fans through alternative distribution channels. The Man from Earth is a great example. It has become one of the most popular downloads over the last few months (the film “went from the being the 11,235th most popular movie on IMDB to being the 5th most popular one” after being ripped and uploaded). This quote from the producer of the film says it all: [...]

]]> By: BitTorrent, A Boon To Independent Filmmakers http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-266261 BitTorrent, A Boon To Independent Filmmakers Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:28:07 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-266261 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt [...] [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt [...]

]]> By: BitTorrent, A Boon To Independent Filmmakers http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-266225 BitTorrent, A Boon To Independent Filmmakers Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:22:49 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-266225 [...] Peter Martin wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt [...] [...] Peter Martin wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt [...]

]]> By: very http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-263112 very Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:57:27 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-263112 [quote comment="239837"][quote comment="239834"]Good story, but you should have included the facts of the early release of American Gangster that came to bittorrent 2 weeks before it even hit theaters, and then went on to easily become #1 in the box offices. [/quote] That's not really an independent movie though ;)[/quote] Good point raised by u. i would say YES. [quote comment="239837"][quote comment="239834"]Good story, but you should have included the facts of the early release of American Gangster that came to bittorrent 2 weeks before it even hit theaters, and then went on to easily become #1 in the box offices.
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That’s not really an independent movie though ;)[/quote]

Good point raised by u. i would say YES.

]]> By: Top 10 Most Pirated Movies and TV Shows of 2007 | TorrentFreak http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-254272 Top 10 Most Pirated Movies and TV Shows of 2007 | TorrentFreak Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:45:18 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-254272 [...] as a marketing tool, and others leaking unaired pilots intentionally. Independent filmmakers also benefit from spreading their files on BitTorrent. It is completely free and enables them to reach a huge [...] [...] as a marketing tool, and others leaking unaired pilots intentionally. Independent filmmakers also benefit from spreading their files on BitTorrent. It is completely free and enables them to reach a huge [...]

]]> By: Filmmakers reaching more fans through new channels « Karmafan’s Weblog http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-244827 Filmmakers reaching more fans through new channels « Karmafan’s Weblog Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:28:19 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-244827 [...] reaching more fans through new channels TorrentFreak has an interesting piece about how independent filmmakers are reaching incredible numbers of fans [...] [...] reaching more fans through new channels TorrentFreak has an interesting piece about how independent filmmakers are reaching incredible numbers of fans [...]

]]> By: ???? http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-244589 ???? Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:29:36 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-244589 filesharer are not thieves we're mini version of robin hood that helps the pooraaa what's bad for the rich = illegal what's good for the poor= illegal what's good for the rich=legal whats bad for poor=legal. one man's treasure is another man's trashbbb don't be an idiot, share whatever you like. if you enjoy being a slave then enjoy buying these useless garbage that cost next to nothing to reproduce...... filesharer are not thieves
we’re mini version of robin hood that helps the pooraaa
what’s bad for the rich = illegal
what’s good for the poor= illegal
what’s good for the rich=legal
whats bad for poor=legal.
one man’s treasure is another man’s trashbbb
don’t be an idiot, share whatever you like.
if you enjoy being a slave then enjoy buying these useless garbage that cost next to nothing to reproduce……

]]> By: What if… « Percy’s Random Ramblings http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-243381 What if… « Percy’s Random Ramblings Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:00:27 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-243381 [...] crashed.  That’s the premise of an interesting movie I just have seen - The Man From Earth (which had it’s producer’s encouraging it’s download, which makes it even [...] [...] crashed.  That’s the premise of an interesting movie I just have seen – The Man From Earth (which had it’s producer’s encouraging it’s download, which makes it even [...]

]]> By: anonymous coward http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-242138 anonymous coward Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:17:57 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-242138 I have to admit that is a step in the right direction Crimson. :) Sometimes what's right isn't as important as what's profitable. - Trey Parker and Matt Stone I have to admit that is a step in the right direction Crimson. :)

Sometimes what’s right isn’t as important as what’s profitable.
– Trey Parker and Matt Stone

]]> By: Tyrant X (a filmmaker) http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-242023 Tyrant X (a filmmaker) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:13:20 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-242023 That's a really good idea Crimson. A REALLY good idea. Setting something like that up wouldn't simply validate torrenting, it would neuter the corporate interests that are exploiting this anti-piracy controversy to boot. That’s a really good idea Crimson. A REALLY good idea. Setting something like that up wouldn’t simply validate torrenting, it would neuter the corporate interests that are exploiting this anti-piracy controversy to boot.

]]> By: Crimson http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-241763 Crimson Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:44:47 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-241763 Actually, I think it would make sense to come up with a new way of funding the artists and associates. I mean, to create the art, everyone got paid. So that's covered, you just have to repay the guy who paid them. There should be an easy way to find the bankroller of the artwork online, a centralized copyright-credit database; and having found the bankroller of the aristic work, there should be an easy to contribute money, like an associated one-stop site where you select the bankroller to pay, you select the work you are supporting, and you select the amount of money you want to contribute. If online money transfers could be simplified and popularized, I think this would be a great idea: instead of FBI warnings on downloaded movies, there would be a "If you like this movie, please visit make a payment to (bankroller) for (this film)" , right before the credits. Ideally this would be the prime method of getting money from us to the creators of artistic work; obviously that's not possible, immediately or ever. However, I think it would be a great idea to implement right now _concurrently_ with the other sources of revenue they get. Because honestly, I'd rather support the work directly by paying back its bankroller, then support the mafIAA by funneling the money through them. Actually, I think it would make sense to come up with a new way of funding the artists and associates. I mean, to create the art, everyone got paid. So that’s covered, you just have to repay the guy who paid them.
There should be an easy way to find the bankroller of the artwork online, a centralized copyright-credit database; and having found the bankroller of the aristic work, there should be an easy to contribute money, like an associated one-stop site where you select the bankroller to pay, you select the work you are supporting, and you select the amount of money you want to contribute.
If online money transfers could be simplified and popularized, I think this would be a great idea: instead of FBI warnings on downloaded movies, there would be a “If you like this movie, please visit make a payment to (bankroller) for (this film)” , right before the credits.
Ideally this would be the prime method of getting money from us to the creators of artistic work; obviously that’s not possible, immediately or ever. However, I think it would be a great idea to implement right now _concurrently_ with the other sources of revenue they get.
Because honestly, I’d rather support the work directly by paying back its bankroller, then support the mafIAA by funneling the money through them.

]]> By: Crimson http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-241755 Crimson Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:31:06 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-241755 [quote comment="241277"][quote comment="239841"]and about Person break, Lost, Heroes, i never knew about these before. BITTorrent really helped them, now everyone knows all around the world about Heros/Person break Series! Shit, they get free advertise ! Torrentsites paying for dedicated servers and advertising their shits for free and still they are not happy ! ! ![/quote] So now that you know about them you've obviously bought the DVD boxsets or lobbied your local television stations to air these shows? Because if not, it doesn't matter if you know about them or not - the producers, writers, actors still does not make any money from the fact you 'know about it'.[/quote] Good point. [quote comment="241277"][quote comment="239841"]and about

Person break, Lost, Heroes, i never knew about these before.

BITTorrent really helped them, now everyone knows all around the world about Heros/Person break Series!

Shit, they get free advertise !
Torrentsites paying for dedicated servers and advertising their shits for free and still they are not happy ! ! ![/quote]
So now that you know about them you’ve obviously bought the DVD boxsets or lobbied your local television stations to air these shows? Because if not, it doesn’t matter if you know about them or not – the producers, writers, actors still does not make any money from the fact you ‘know about it’.[/quote]

Good point.

]]> By: Tyrant X (a filmmaker) http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-241743 Tyrant X (a filmmaker) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:17:21 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-241743 You haven't properly read what I've talked about. I'm saying this us and them mentality is exactly what is STOPPING change from occuring, on both sides. That's what pisses me off, positive thoughts are nice but they mean next to nothing in the real world. Positive ACTION means everything! I see more complaining and "fight the power" statements and no action on the whole from the majority, and that undermines the leading minority that are trying to push things out of the sandbox and into the real world. Read that last sentence again and pay understand the key word there is "undermines". Passive or no, are you part of the solution or part of the problem? Not one person that reads this site can sit on the middle ground. It's one or the other, this is about ethical progress and development, not smokescreen piracy. You haven’t properly read what I’ve talked about. I’m saying this us and them mentality is exactly what is STOPPING change from occuring, on both sides. That’s what pisses me off, positive thoughts are nice but they mean next to nothing in the real world. Positive ACTION means everything! I see more complaining and “fight the power” statements and no action on the whole from the majority, and that undermines the leading minority that are trying to push things out of the sandbox and into the real world. Read that last sentence again and pay understand the key word there is “undermines”.

Passive or no, are you part of the solution or part of the problem? Not one person that reads this site can sit on the middle ground. It’s one or the other, this is about ethical progress and development, not smokescreen piracy.

]]> By: oneplusone http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-241740 oneplusone Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:09:53 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-a-boon-to-independent-filmmakers-071215/#comment-241740 [quote comment="240025"]Please understand that BitTorrent should be used first and foremost for education. Anyone and everyone should be getting education from this first. If this disappears, you movie downloaders will regret missing out on the best of the Information Age in the here and now.[/quote] Hear, Hear! Fully 80% of what I know has been sinc the advent of the web. That has accelerated exponetially since torrents increased the disemination of information. Awesome. [quote comment="240025"]Please understand that BitTorrent should be used first and foremost for education. Anyone and everyone should be getting education from this first. If this disappears, you movie downloaders will regret missing out on the best of the Information Age in the here and now.[/quote]

Hear, Hear!

Fully 80% of what I know has been sinc the advent of the web. That has accelerated exponetially since torrents increased the disemination of information. Awesome.

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