This Week in Indies: April 22nd, 2016

A weekly collection of articles, interviews, and filmmaker tips to keep you in the know.

VOD News

Amazon Now Offering Standalone Streaming Packages

Netflix Considers Offline Viewing

BitTorrent Launching Streaming Video Service

iTunes Movie Store Closed in Mainland China

Emerging Technologies

Universal Sets First 4K Ultra HD Releases

How Higher Frame Rates Could Change Filmmaking

Netflix to Add 150 Hours of HDR Content by End of 2016

Crackle Unveils Plans for VR Content and VR Ads

Industry by the Numbers

Online Video Set for Further Massive Growth in Asia

No Female Film Directors from Two Major Hollywood Studios Through 2018

Film and TV Tax Incentives: A State-by-State Guide

Hulu’s Movies Are Exploding as the Netflix Film Library Shrinks

2016 Trends/Predictions

Nielsen Faces ComScore as Digital Ratings Wars Heat Up

FCC Chairman Points to Big Changes Ahead for Television

What Does the Future of Film Festivals Look Like?

2017 Oscar Predictions

New Year, New Rules

Golden Globes Change Comedy Rules

Academy Clarifies New Oscar Voter Restrictions

Awards & Festivals

Sundance Film Festival: London Unveils Lineup

Cannes Film Festival Updates Selection Lineup

Winners Announced for 75th Annual Peabody Awards

Tribeca Film Festival Winners Announced

Funny Stuff

Honest Trailers Presents: Superman Returns