This Week in Indies: August 19th, 2016

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

VOD News

Amazon Plans to Produce VR Originals

BAFTA 2017 to Consider Digital-Only Releases for Film Awards

Filmmaker Tips & Tricks

Crowdfunding: An Awkward, Instructive Tool for Student Filmmakers

Emerging Technologies

Intel Introduces Project Alloy Headset as a Bet on VR’s Future

Industry by the Numbers

PA Is the Latest State to Tax Streaming Services

Research Shows Film Subsidies Are a Flop for Taxpayers

‘Warcraft’ Deal Sets Record for Streaming Video in China

2016 Trends/Predictions

Is Streaming Killing the Family Show?

What to Watch

Where to Stream the 2016 Emmy Nominees

Awards & Festivals

Tribeca Film Festival Sets 2017 Dates, Expands Call for Entries

NY TV Festival Selects Record 63 Independent Pilots for Its 12th Annual Event

Critics’ Choice Awards Jump Ahead of Oscar Season Fray

TIFF’s Second-Ever TV Lineup Announced