Media Content

A television program or film puts a face on an issue. A radio news feature or documentary brings a tangible reality to recited facts. Video streamed on a website underscores issues presented in plain text and can move people to action. Whether the content is targeted to public or commercial media outlets, funders need a working understanding of the entire media landscape in order to be most effective in their grantmaking.

Is there a Role for Distributors in the Internet Age?

There is a myth in the current, collective unconscious about an emerging internet age where virtually all the content in the universe will become available to almost anyone in reach of a browser. ...

New Survey Helps Independent Filmmakers With Technical and Licensing Options

The Independent Film Distributors' Licensing Consortium Survey has been completed. The slow but inevitable transition from DVD to internet delivery of media content is confronting all independent ...