This Week in Indies: December 2nd, 2016

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

VOD News

Netflix’s New Offline Mode Lets You Download Shows

Hulu Launches 4K Ultra HD

Industry by the Numbers

British Film Institute Unveils Five-Year, $620 Million Post-Brexit Plan

New Study Gauges Accuracy of Fact-Based Films

2016 Trends/Predictions

Film, TV Shoots Adopt Environmentally Friendly Practices

Sundance 2017 Announces New Frontier Lineup, Including 22 VR Experiences and 11 New Installations

Universal, Warner Bros. Talking to Theater Owners About Offering Films in Homes Early

Masterclass – Master Filmmakers

Werner Herzog Hosts Practical Filmmaker Workshop in Cuba

Awards & Festivals

Slamdance Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup

Gotham Awards 2016: Complete Winners List

Sundance 2017 Announces Compeition and NEXT Lineups

Costa Rica International Film Festival 2016 Announces Full Lineup