This Week in Indies: February 10th, 2017

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

VOD News

Europeans Will Get ‘Portable’ Streaming Libraries Next Year

Stan Takes on Netflix with Offline Downloads, 4K Streaming

Warner Bros. Chief: Studio Is Pushing Forward with Offering Early Access to Movies

California Bill Aims to Stop Local Netflix Tax Ordinances

Emerging Technologies

Disney’s Big Start-Up Bet That Could Revolutionize Film

Industry by the Numbers

Most Latino Films Still in No-Man’s Land Despite Growing Audience

WGA to Seek Streaming Compensation Hikes in Studio Contract Talks

2017 Trends/Predictions

The FCC OKs Streaming for Free, but Net Neutrality Will Pay

How Shockumentaries Influenced Oscar-Winning Films Today

Berlin Buyers’ Lament: An Uneven Playing Field in Streaming’s New World Order

Berlinale: Tussle over Unified Digital Market in Europe

What to Watch

Berlinale 2017: 8 Must-See Films at This Year’s Festival

Awards & Festivals

VES Awards

SXSW: Midnighters, Short Films and VR Round Out 2017 Lineup