Some interesting points from an insightful essay by Barret Garese on the future of film & TV:Cable and internet service providers are the new networks. They own the real estate through which the signals are distributed.
This explains the push in Washington for "tiered" service, and "pay as you go."
If Google ever chooses to provide free city wide wifi, cable and ISPs will lose that monopoly as well.
Though they have lost their exclusive distribution channel, the film and television industries still excel at financing and development.
Will decreased financial returns impact this advantage? We'll soon see.
Film is unrivaled at telling epic stories in 1.5-3 hours. TV is unrivaled in long for character development. There is a space in the market for a unique internet entertainment experience unlike film or TV.
You mean like networked games, RSS readers, and social networks? Already here. Maybe a choose your own adventure TV series, or "short run" theater performances broadcast live to a web site for a limited time.
I've been experimenting with fast-turnaround filmmaking with projects like BIRCHWOOD. What if every week, you got a new short film based on the voting from last week?
The essay is an interesting read. Just click here to read the complete essay: Complete Essay
