Amazon makes some major changes to its submission policy. As filmmakers, we want to get the most eyes on our work. Sometimes that means getting them onto a streaming service where there is easier access for sharing and for people watching. Well, Amazon’s PVD self-publishing program issued a new policy that would directly change all of that. Amazon said in a recent statement, “At this time, we’re no longer accepting unsolicited licensing submissions via Prime Video Direct for non-fiction and short form content. We’ll notify you if these categories become available for consideration.” One of the largest platforms for filmmakers was completely shut down to people who are constantly fighting for audiences. A distribution executive told Filmmaker Magazine, “This will be a huge challenge for us... This will affect stakeholders across the independent film industry, whether directors, sales agents, distributors, and most importantly audiences that won’t be able to enjoy the work, and in the worst possible time in society.” These effects will be felt even more so while theaters remain closed during the pandemic. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 19 February, 2021