Comments on: Give it away smart – Advice for film makers

By: Scott Thompson

Scott Thompson — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:38:14 +0000

Well said Ken, and Hoo Ya for the Google Coo!
I very much agree with the premise of sampling to attract prospective buyers, viewers, listeners etc.
Sampling has worked for direct sales companies and eateries since Eve offered Adam a taste of “forbidden fruit”.
This is also the beginning of the end of major label control of all indie artist as we’ve known it.
The once enslaved independent artist are now freer than ever, and soon, only the consumer will decide who thrives.
Thank you for the support.

By: Stephen Lahey

Stephen Lahey — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:27:54 +0000

Ken,
I have attended The System Seminar and I have great respect for you. However, when you name Dylan Avery as one of your heroes I scratch my head and wonder – why? Yes, “Loose Change” is impressive if you judge it as a viral phenomenon. But, in my view, it’s also only slightly more reality-based than H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds.” It appears to me that Mr. Avery doesn’t care about the truth behind 9/11 – just about making a name for himself and inflicting the most damage possible on those with whom he disagrees.

By: nalts

nalts — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:34:47 +0000

Nice post, Ken. I borrowed from it for a post for filmmakers, but I’m a filmmaker “wannabee” not an actual one.
I was in awe about how the people I met at IFP genuinely wanted to get their films seen. For them, it wasn’t about the money either. Kinda sad that even a big Indie hit won’t cover the costs.