This Week in Indies: July 7th, 2017

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

VOD News

How Shudder Is Fostering a New Breed of Horror Directors

For the Anime Industry, the Streaming Revolution Is Both a Blessing and a Curse

European Digital Initiatives Offer New Paths for Distributing Indie Films

Filmmaker Tips & Tricks

‘The Eyeslicer’ Isn’t Just One of the Craziest TV Shows You’ll Ever See — It Could Revolutionize Short Film Distribution

Denis Cote: How to Get Ahead in the Independent Film World

Industry by the Numbers

SAG-AFTRA and Producers Reach Tentative Agreement on New Film and TV Contract

Hollywood Writers’ Earnings Fell 3.1% to $1.23 Billion in 2016

Disney Is Bleeding Its Audience As the Kids Are Flocking to Streaming

2017 Trends/Predictions

In the Age of Streaming TV, Who Needs Title Sequences?

2018 Oscar Predictions: Best Documentary Feature

Awards & Festivals

‘Miyubi,’ ‘Alteration’ Win Paris Virtual Film Festival’s Top Prizes

SeriesFest 2017: 8 Great Pilots That Deserve to Find a Network Home