LOS ANGELES, May 8 — www.ifilm.com today launched the first
comprehensive film portal and directory, with extensive
editorial information and links to more than 4000 Internet films, it was
announced by IFILM co-founder and CEO Kevin Wendle.
“Every week there are dozens of sites adding hundreds of new films on the
Web, yet until now there was no single place to find all the best films from
all the best sites,” said Wendle. “Our editorial and programming teams have
spent months categorizing and contextualizing the thousands of Internet
films to deliver the best perspective and simplest viewing experience for
consumers.”
IFILM’s own library of Internet films is now the Web’s largest with more
than 1000 films online. IFILM will continue to provide a free, open
platform for filmmakers, while for the first time providing information
about and links to every major broadband content provider.
In addition, IFILM has entered into “premiere partner” agreements with
AlwaysI, Eveo, HonkWorm, Icebox, NibbleBox, RSUB, ReelShort, Urban
Entertainment and WireBreak.com. Each of these companies will provide IFILM
with weekly content updates in exchange for a more favored showcase for
their content, including links from IFILM’s home page.
As part of the new site, IFILM has created twelve special
interest film
categories, including drama, action, international, experimental, spoof and
student films, as well as a section devoted to targeted individual film
communities including women’s film, gay/lesbian, and teens.
In addition to the thousands of film links, the new searchable directory,
powered by Inktomi, includes links to every imaginable web site in the film
category, including links to film news, schools, festivals, reviews, film
trailers, studios, production houses, costume designers, actors, directors
and more.
To provide the best perspective on the Internet film category, IFILM’s
editors have expanded their editorial efforts beyond the core independent
world to now include additional features targeted to consumers and Internet
filmmakers including how-to’s on shooting and editing for the ‘net, as well
as recommendations of the best Internet partner sites and best online film
festivals.
About IFILM Founded in October 1998, the IFILM Network is a unique online
global film destination for film fans, filmmakers and industry
professionals. It is composed of http://www.ifilm.com, the leading film
portal and directory which enables filmmakers to showcase their work to a
worldwide consumer audience, and http://www.ifilmpro.com, an industry-only
destination containing proprietary tracking boards, exclusive news and
information and screenings showcasing work for undiscovered talent around
the world.
