The Stage 32 Videos: Streaming

Hello, I'm James Williams, and welcome to Filmmaking Insights. Today, we're tackling a major challenge for indie filmmakers: capturing and holding audience attention in an oversaturated market. With attention spans shrinking from 12 seconds in 2000 to just 8 seconds in 2021, thanks to the rapid consumption of content on social media, indie filmmakers must adapt.

n the flashy world of Hollywood, we expose the truths others avoid. We delve into the film festivals that fail filmmakers and the secretive practices of major streaming platforms. Ever wondered how these platforms really make their money-off your content or through endless subscriptions? And why don't they share download data with creators?

Quick video introduction to the news channel in development for out new streaming network.

Looking for the right funding group for a next gen streaming series

We won Best Documentary at the British Web Awards. Now we have to find a home for the film on a streaming platform or broadcast channel...any execs here who are interested?

Greg in LA is a viral series created by Sean Cunningham and Gregory Lay for $0 and with no crew. Give us a follow @greginlaseries on Instagram and YouTube! Every Sunday!

Now streaming on Vudu! https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Dormant/2198898

Several years ago I became infatuated with the CIA when I attended a weekend long conference with agents hosted by Valerie Plame here in Santa Fe. I wrote a show bible and did a look book for a steaming series using CIA case files to shed light on various events. Luckily the infatuation passed but the bibles still stand. Who doesn't need some debriefing from time to time

Harvested 2 (2022), the sequel to Harvested (2021), is the story of a group of social media influencers who travel to Hayfork, CA on Thanksgiving Day to get footage of the Harvest Monster aka Harold Rice. While chasing fame, fortune and likes, they soon come face to face with the urban legend who owns the night. Starring Cortney Elise, Ruby Lee Dove, Hana Wu, Meg Cherilus, Amber Perez, Jenna Nimri and Gregor Haley, Harvested 2 will be released to streaming on Thursday November 24, 2022 where it will be FREE to the public. Because it is a Culture Forward TV original film, it will only be available on Culture Forward TV on Roku. Produced by Culture Forward Media Group; Written and Directed by Ali West Ashe, (Alex West) you can expect his usual creative immersion, rawness and visionary flare that is distinctively unique. The self taught filmmaker proclaims that this is his best work yet, but promises to up the ante for Harvested 3 (2023).

Lawfully Creative | Wendy Bernfeld, a digital agent and rights expert bringing value to the streaming industry 1 July 2022 - Wendy Bernfeld is a veteran, having worked in the film streaming industry for more than 30 years. Let's hear it from this digital and rights expert, who is always thinking two steps ahead of the competition.

19 October 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 19 October at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis of the film distribution business model and ecosystem. You haven't yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on film distribution media - what's next to retain customers?

Two of my soundtracks, Aware I'm Rare & Rise, are now up on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music Unlimited and much more for streaming.PATREON: ...