Openfilm
Openfilm was a website for finding and distributing independent film. Its advisory board included members of the film industry, such as James Caan, Robert Duvall, Scott Caan and Mark Rydell, and independent filmmaker Alan Melikdjanian.[3]
 | |
| Type of business | Public |
|---|---|
Type of site | video sharing |
| Available in | 5 languages (En, Es, De, Fr, It) |
| Founded | November 2007 |
| Headquarters | North Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Key people | James Caan Co-Founder & Chairman
Dmitry Kozko, Co-Founder & CEO Alan Melikdjanian, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer[1] |
| URL | www.openfilm.com |
| Alexa rank |  |
| Registration | Optional (required to upload, comment and rate videos) |
| Launched | July 22, 2008 / June 5, 2008 |
| Current status | Inactive |
The site was named "Best Online Video Sharing Site" by Videomaker Magazine in their 2008 "Best Products of the Year" feature.[4]
Openfilm closed in August 2015.
References
- Lewin, Elisabeth (January 29, 2009). "Openfilm Rewards Indie Filmmakers with $500". PodcastingNews.
- "Openfilm.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- Morris, Chris (April 2010). "Website offers filmmakers aid". Variety.
- "Videomaker's 2008 Best Online Video-Sharing Site: Openfilm". Videomaker. February 2009.
External links
- Archive of openfilm.com shortly before its closure.
- “50 Best Websites for Moviemakers 2009”, MovieMaker.
- “Openfilm Offers Film Lovers and Filmmakers a Place to Shine”, Mashable.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.