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Are web series generating big money for filmmakers? In an exclusive interview with Business Today TV, Siddharth Roy Kapur, MD of Roy Kapur Films, discusses the impact of OTT platforms on the film industry. He doesn’t see OTT as a threat, but rather as another medium for content distribution. Drawing parallels with past disruptions, Siddharth points out that similar fears arose with the advent of cinema, radio, and TV, yet all coexisted. He emphasizes that technological changes are inevitable, and content creators should embrace all platforms. Watch this insightful interview to learn more! #OTTVsCinema #indianfilmindustry #ottplatforms #webseries #filmmaking Watch: https://lnkd.in/gn6Sh6Bb

It's only been 3 years since we as Artinii.Pro were selected among the 10 international Startups that were presented at the European Film Market at Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). We are of course at the Berlinale again. We have many meetings with clients and partners from all over the world. A lot has happened in these three years and the most important thing for us is that we are no longer a startup, we have grown (+80 countries) and our meetings are mainly about establishing regional partnerships with our priorot markets. The surprise for a lot of people/friends/clients on Berlinale is that Europe is not Artinii.Pro biggest market(s) and its appetite to integrate new technologies and thus start a change in the film industry is very bad in Europe. Even though basically everybody already knows that the status quo is unsustainable and change is necessary. Almost everybody still pretends that somehow it can be done. So maybe the appetite for change in the film industry will be greater this year and filmmakers will go closer to the audience and their preferences. Sales agent catalogues will open up more to individual public screenings, opening up the possibility of easy choices for exhibitors. Ideally these catalogues open up online ordering options for these adhoc screenings, which can be long after the film has left the cinema. The technology is ready so just take a small step closer to audience. We look forward to seeing you again at the Berlinale and may this year move us into the 21st century..

How can movie theatres attract more viewers? #LIPostingChallenge #LinkedInNewsIndia Theatre owners, distributors, and producers may soon lower the prices of cinema tickets to attract more viewers. This follows the success of the Rs 75 ticket on World Cinema Day, 2022, which attracted 6.5 million viewers, a report in Mint stated. Currently, tickets cost nearly Rs 350-400 in India Movie theaters can host special screenings, Q&A sessions, panel discussions, trivia nights, costume contests, and other activities that encourage participation and interaction among the audience and the filmmakers. Cinemas can increase footfall by focusing on important factors that influence moviegoers' preferences. Factors such as the type of story, genre, and artists/casts are considered significant in the selection of films.

There is a lull in Indian cinema business in 2024 after a terrific 2023. India’s filmmakers, distributors, exhibitors, and even audiences are convinced that only big-budget action films make money on the big screen. However, not many big-budget films can be made frequently. This year, cinemas are already off to a weak start as the big-budget January release Fighter made less money than expected. But ‘content-driven’ films that aren’t led by big stars or mounted on big budgets are struggling to make money in theatres even as over-the-top (OTT) platforms shrink their budgets or worse, force these films into loss-making runs at the box office as precondition for a streaming release. Yet, there is a clear gap in theatres’ content slates, which can only be covered by a more eclectic mix of small and medium releases. In the absence of their supply, multiplex chains like PVR Inox and Cinepolis have been re-releasing old blockbusters as part of nostalgia-themed film festivals. These screenings are largely restricted to big cities and large multiplexes. Such shows have boosted sagging occupancy rates at the cinemas. But can they compensate for the struggles of indie filmmakers?

While big-ticket releases struggle to earn footfalls, medium-budget cinema and OTT releases are stepping forward with even more content to entertain audiences. Digital Studio India gives you a sneak peek at this weekend's buzzing entertainment. (CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ THE FULL STORY) #digitalstudioindia #newreleases #ott #netflix #disneyplus #hotstar #cinema #weekendwatch

Whether it’s an indie film or major motion picture, you have to compile end title credits. However, with tv shows, this is not necessary. Keeping your details organized is highly important in this stage! ✍️ #MusicSupervisionMastercourse #MusicSupervision #MusicSupervisor #Sync #EndTitleCredits #MusicInFilm

OTT platforms were once a beacon of hope for indie filmmakers in India, offering a direct route to audiences without the massive costs of theatrical releases. But, with OTTs pulling back from direct-to-OTT models to favor cinema revenue, and to evaluate films on the basis of its theatrical performance, that hope is dimming. For big studios/production houses, it’s business as usual, while for smaller filmmakers the dream of reaching viewers without the hurdles of traditional distribution is slipping away. Are we witnessing the demise of indie cinema, or is there a new path forward?

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Does a Director needs a letter of intent from OTT Platforms and Theatre Distributors to get a Producer? This is recent thing I'm hearing in the film industry. To me personally there is no way to get a letter of intent from OTT or Distributors to purchase the movie without finishing it. What is your thoughts, People? #filmmaking #producer #ottplatform

My Spy: The Eternal City is a serviceable sequel that fails to live to the original film, as bigger doesn't always mean better. Read more in our spoiler-free review by @ConnorMovies. #MovieReview #StreamingReview #moviereviews #myspy #myspytheeternalcity #primevideo https://buff.ly/3LrMWjZ