BENDER & E'ROK (featuring TEW-PHAT) - "My Time
Dominic Wilbrink

BENDER & E'ROK (featuring TEW-PHAT) - "My Time

Description: Recorded during the songwriting phase of "Hadda' Meet You", Tew-Phat spat some lyrics while Bender & E'Rok Tested new Beats & Tunes in front of a live audience. What happened next was pure Freestyle Gold!

  • Duration: 05:21
  • Rating: 0
  • Quality: HD
Mind Taker (Teaser)
Midnine Films

Mind Taker (Teaser)

Description: http://www.mindtakermovie.com/ . "Mind Taker" is about a teenager girl, Heidi (played by Mackenzie Mc Gahee), as she copes with amazing telepathic abilities. Our story follows Heidi as she uses her gifts to guide and help those around her. It is a short independent film produced jointly by...

  • Duration: 00:38
  • Rating: 5
  • Quality: HD
The Devil Girl of Devonshire
LobsterTrick Films

The Devil Girl of Devonshire

Description: The following is a short film by first time writer/director Sean Tyler. The writing, preproduction, and principle shooting took place over three weeks in Fall 2011 when his first feature film was unable to begin shooting. It acts as a short prequel and "proof of concept" to the feature he wrote...

  • Duration: 12:08
  • Rating: 0
  • Quality: HD
Operation Save East Cleveland (Trailer)
REBELLIFEMEDIA

Operation Save East Cleveland (Trailer)

Description: This film about East Cleveland, Ohio debuts at the Cleveland Public Library, July 14, 2012 and will premier on Openfilm.com on July 15, 2012.

  • Duration: 01:23
  • Rating: 0
The List
burbujafilms

The List

Description: Rumours in the office say that a list has been drawn up of people who will be fired. Emma needs to know if rumours are true. An acid take on spanish economic crisis.

  • Duration: 05:51
  • Rating: 5
  • Quality: HD
Tragedy Club Trailer
DowntownAffair

Tragedy Club Trailer

Description: "Tragedy Club" is a mockumentary web series following an amateur crew's attempt at making a feature film. With virtually no budget and an unstable cast and crew, follow along as they try to make it big while dealing with a nagging grandmother, an explosive love triangle, a dominatrix, and, of...

  • Duration: 02:11
  • Rating: 5
  • Quality: HD
Flore
LONDON GROUND

Flore

Description: Flore is an inspired & passionate producer & dj from Lyon, who combines the genres of twisted electro, hip hop & ethno grooves over tight dancefloor killer beats. This video is part of the web series London Ground, which features creative encounters between filmmaker Claudia Tomaz and...

  • Duration: 09:52
  • Rating: 0
Killer Whales: Confessions
HappyFatties

Killer Whales: Confessions

Description: An incarcerated orca discusses his life as a 'killer whale'.

  • Duration: 02:13
  • Rating: 1
  • Quality: HD
Things I Don't Remember
nicholassantos1

Things I Don't Remember

Description: Recollecting your childhood is like watching a VHS tape you found buried in the corner of your basement. You may have almost forgotten it, but the important thing is that you still have it. *Official Selection of the 2011 Riverside International Film Festival. *Official Selection of the 2011 Indie...

  • Duration: 07:50
  • Rating: 5
  • Quality: HD
TIME ZERO: The Last Year of Polaroid Film
TIMEZERO

TIME ZERO: The Last Year of Polaroid Film

Description: In 2008, Polaroid stopped making instant film. This is the story of the photographers who loved it, those who wanted to save it, and the man crazy enough to try. www.timezeromovie.com

  • Duration: 02:04
  • Rating: 5
  • Quality: HD
Volunteers? [Short Film Comedy]
rlebar

Volunteers? [Short Film Comedy]

Description: A stand up comedian discovers only one person showed up for his gig. He has to figure out how to keep her there.

  • Duration: 03:08
  • Rating: 0
Necrofusion - Pilot Episode
kodinkenji

Necrofusion - Pilot Episode

Description: Lilith is a 13 year old girl who shares her body with a refugee "soul reaper" entity named Kuro who spared her soul for mysterious reasons. .When a "Designator", a figure that marks people for "reaping" finds Lilith and Kuro, he sets out to get back Lilith's soul, which he originally marked for...

  • Duration: 15:16
  • Rating: 0
Ashes - Fairytale Trailer
triple10productions

Ashes - Fairytale Trailer

Description: Ashes is a full length feature film written by A.A.Wintringham, set in beautiful Vancouver, BC. It is a story of love and hate, lies and truth, the struggle of one’s past ghosts and future dreams.

  • Duration: 03:45
  • Rating: 0
  • Quality: HD
Dim Bulbs: "Bed Heads"
JennicaSchwartzman

Dim Bulbs: "Bed Heads"

Description: This is the second in the famed Purpose Pictures Trilogy DIM BULBS! Engaged Idiots, Brandon & Cissy share their day with each other before they go to bed one night. They strive to understand the world together...but they don't have a clue.

  • Duration: 06:36
  • Rating: 5
  • Quality: HD
Social Assassin
HappyFatties

Social Assassin

Description: An assassin finds his social networking addiction to be affecting his career.

  • Duration: 04:31
  • Rating: 0
  • Quality: HD

Lee Hirsh discusses "Bully" winning MPAA battle

May 7th, 2012

Watch it here

Happy Birthday, James Caan

Mar 26th, 2012

It's, Openfilm Advisory Board Chairman, James Caan's Birthday. Send him your wishes here

Astana Film Festival offers $10,000 prize

Mar 6th, 2012

2010 Astana Film Festival winner, "Apollo 18", was produced and released in 2011. Don't miss your chance to get your blockbuster made. It's Free to enter!

iPhone brings cinematography to masses

Feb 14th, 2012

Dmitry Kozko, CEO of Openfilm, contributes to this exciting discussion. Read It Here

Valentine Films Day

Feb 14th, 2012

We've got a Valentine film for everyone, find your favorite here Watch Now

Women and Film

Jan 18th, 2012

It's the Openfilm Newsletter for Wednesday, January 18! Check Them Out Here

Short films for Friday the 13th

Jan 13th, 2012

It's the Openfilm Newsletter for Friday, January 13! Watch Them Here

Best of Openfilm 2011

Jan 5th, 2012

We are excited to share with you a small selection of some of our favorite content uploaded to Openfilm in 2011. Watch Them Here

CINEMASLAM call for entries, 3 short film festivals, & 3 feature films

Dec 2nd, 2011

It's the Openfilm Newsletter for the week of Nov 27 - Dec 3. Read It Here

Miami International Film Festival’s film school competition

Nov 22nd, 2011

Aiming to discover, showcase, and celebrate the work of undergraduate and graduate students in Miami’s film schools. CINEMASLAM submissions are open until December 9, 2011.

Openfilm now on Roku, Taos Shortz Film Festival, Content Spotlight + more

Nov 18th, 2011

It's the Openfilm Newsletter for the week of Nov 13 - 19. Read It Here

"Superman: Requiem" exlusively online on Openfilm 11.11.11

Nov 4th, 2011

'Superman: Requiem', a new feature-length high production-value Superman fan-film, will premiere publicly online on Openfilm. Watch it here on 11/11/11!

Louder Than Love trailer, How-to embed, film festival spotlight, and more.

Nov 2nd, 2011

It's the Openfilm Newsletter for the week of October 30 - Nov 5. Read It Here

Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, Content Spotlight, and More.

Oct 27th, 2011

It's the Openfilm Newsletter for week of October 23 - 29. Read It Here

ACT video contest offers $5,000 scholarship grand prize

Aug 8th, 2011

The ACT college entrance exam video contest, which is using Openfilm Launchpad as its exclusive submissions platform, is offering a $5,000 scholarship as its grand prize. In addition to the grand prize, 9 finalists will win scholarships; visit their site to find out more.

IMTF Announces $5,000 Winner

Aug 3rd, 2011

The International Movie Trailer Festival, which used Openfilm.com as its exclusive submissions platform, announced their Grand Prize Winner. David Max Brown, producer, and Norman Maake, director, won the $5,000 grand prize at the 2011 even with their trailer SHORT CUT.

Openfilm Week In Review Newsletter

Jul 29th, 2011

July 24 - 30, 2011 Week In Review Read it here!

Patrick Boivin Wins $500,000 Get It Made Competition!

Jun 16th, 2011

The Openfilm Advisory Board selected Patrick Boivin as the winning filmmaker of the 2nd Get It Made competition! Read about here!

Scott Caan LIVE webchat on Openfilm

Apr 28th, 2011

Read about here!

Verizon Rolls Out Openfilm for FiOS TV Subscribers, Giving On-Demand Access to High-Quality Independent Films

Apr 19th, 2011

More distribution opportunities for your films on Openfilm!

Openfilm Advisory Board Chairman, James Caan honored with retrospective at the American Cinematheque

Apr 12th, 2011

Read about it in the Los Angeles Times

Variety Announces Robert Duvall in HBO's "Hemingway"

Mar 14th, 2011

Openfilm Board Member Robert Duvall takes role in "Hemingway and Gellhorn"

Huffington Post - Robert Duvall Interviewed

Feb 18th, 2011

Openfilm Board Member Robert Duvall gives a great interview!

The Hollywood Reporter - Why the Studios Are Trusting Untested Directors for Major Jobs

Feb 18th, 2011

Let Openfilm be your connection to Hollywood--send your Openfilm link!

OPENFILM Welcomes Emmy Award Winning Film Blogger Manny the Movie Guy!

Jan 18th, 2011

See his blog on Openfilm.

Online Festivals Rely on the Openfilm Platform

Jan 15th, 2011

Movie Trailer Festival brings in the unique

OPENFILM Content now on Samsung TVs and DVD players

Jan 8th, 2011

Woomi Begins Worldwide Rollout at CES 2011

Huffington Post - ROBERT DUVALL Immortalized in Cement

Jan 6th, 2011

JAMES CAAN speaks on his behalf at Grauman's

Openfilm and Chairman, James Caan, featured in the New York Times

Dec 26th, 2010

Read it here.

The Tubefilter News

Dec 18th, 2010

“...the episode is definitely worth a watch.” – Joshua Cohen.

The Hollywood Reporter

Dec 17th, 2010

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar Nominee James Caan to Voice Animated Chili Pepper in Web Series.

Openfilm Festival Software Selected as Hosting Platform by Miami International Film Festival

Dec 7th, 2010

Read press release.

Openfilm Chairman James Caan Honored at Film Festival

Dec 1st, 2010

James Caan to receive Career Tribute at 10th annual Marrakech International Film Festival.

Openfilm Chief Creative Officer Scott Caan on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Nov 23rd, 2010

Watch it here.

Scott Caan on LIVE! with Regis and Kelly

Nov 22nd, 2010

Check out the interview here.

Openfilm Chief Creative Officer Scott Caan on David Letterman

Nov 19th, 2010

Scott Caan, star of Hawaii Five-O on CBS, was a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman. Check out his appearance here.

Enter Openfilm’s “About Us” Contest!

Nov 3rd, 2010

Create a 60-second video that describes Openfilm to new filmmakers and film lovers visiting the site for the first time. You could win $1000!

Engage, Interact and Expand with Openfilm Launchpad!

Oct 20th, 2010

Through our high quality, proprietary technology, we supply you with the tools to build and entertain any online interactive idea in easy, manageable steps. Check out what Launchpad can do for you!

Advisory Board Member Mark Rydell Honored

Oct 14th, 2010

The Bel-Air Film Festival awards Rydell with the Legendary Filmmaker Award.

Openfilm Advisory Board Member Scott Caan Loves to Watch Movies

Oct 13th, 2010

The busy actor admits to not having enough time in the day to watch television, but he enjoys watching films.

Openfilm’s 1st Get It Made Award Dinner Photo on Extra!

Oct 7th, 2010

Check out James Caan, Jane Fonda and Get It Made winner Val Lauren at Openfilm’s award dinner.

The Get It Made Competition is Growing!

Sep 30th, 2010

Read all the details on the new Get It Made structure here.

Watch the Video!

Sep 30th, 2010

Learn about the inspiration behind the winning short film of our inaugural Get It Made competition.

Hawaii Five-O A Hit!

Sep 22nd, 2010

Openfilm Advisory Board Member Scott Caan wowed audiences with his action-packed series premiere this week. Read more.

You Can Now Prepay Your Premium Membership!

Sep 22nd, 2010

Save some money and prepay your Plus or Pro memberships! Packages up to five years are available now.

James Caan Goes to TIFF!!

Sep 15th, 2010

Openfilm's Chairman heads north to the Toronto International Film Festival to promote his new film Henry's Crime.

We Want Your Feedback on the New Site Design!

Sep 8th, 2010

Have you checked out all the new features? Ran through our newly designed pages? Let us know what you think by dropping us a note.

Advisory Board Member Robert Duvall stars in "Get Low"

Sep 1st, 2010

In an interview for his latest film, Mr. Duvall talks about original storytelling, acting and Openfilm.

Q2 Revenue Payments Have Been Made

Sep 1st, 2010

Openfilm has paid all members their revenue payments for this past quarter. The next time to cash in is just around the corner!

Check Out Scott Caan’s New Show: Hawaii Five-0

Sep 1st, 2010

Peek at some of the action the Openfilm Advisory Board member gets involved in.

Boxee’s new Movie Library Includes Some of the Best of Openfilm!

Aug 26th, 2010

You can easily explore some of the best indie films from Openfilm on Boxee’s interface. They are now featuring some Openfilm works that run more than 20 minutes in length. Read more.

Openfilm Takes Part in the 14th Annual Brazilian Film Festival of Miami

Aug 25th, 2010

As one of the many services Openfilm provides, our Film Festival Services Director Brenda Nieborsky served as a jury member for the films in competition in Miami Beach.

Openfilm Member jonkajtys Wins Best Director Award

Aug 25th, 2010

The 2010 HollyShorts Film Festival honored Grzegorz Jonkajtys for his film The 3rd Letter.

The Openfilm App Goes to Boxee!

Aug 25th, 2010

Optimized for your remote and TV, the Boxee interface gives you a connected digital experience to enjoy photos, music, movies, TV shows and now even some of the best indie films from Openfilm!

The Grand Winner of Openfilm’s 1st Get It Made Competition is Just Around the Corner!

Aug 10th, 2010

The Openfilm Advisory Board is currently screening the Top Six Flix! http://www.openfilm.com/studio/1/

Photos from the 6th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival!

Aug 10th, 2010

Check out Openfilm Chairman James Caan as he helped to kick off the 2010 festival on August 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. http://www.hollyshorts.phanfare.com/4777401/

The Top Six Flix Are Screening in Hollywood!

Aug 10th, 2010

The six finalists films for the 1st Get It Made competition are being screened at the HollyShorts Film Festival on August 11, 2010. The full festival schedule can be found here: http://hollyshorts2010.sched.org/

Advisory Board Member Mark Rydell Honored

Aug 10th, 2010

The 2010 Iowa Independent Film Festival presented Mark Rydell with a lifetime achievement award. Check it out here: http://www.iowaindie.org/awards.php

Miami Herald featured Openfilm in Technology piece

Jul 18th, 2011

Openfilm is highlighted in a Miami Herald piece about Net Element Read it here!

Patrick Boivin Wins $500,000 Get It Made Competition!

Jun 16th, 2011

The Openfilm Advisory Board selected Patrick Boivin as the winning filmmaker of the 2nd Get It Made competition! Read about here!

Who's Got It Made? The Choice is Yours

Jan 26th, 2011

Read it here.

JAMES CAAN'S Soon to be Released "Henry's Crime"

Jan 12th, 2011

Be sure to see the Trailer on YOUTUBE.

Openfilm and Chairman, James Caan, Featured in the New York Times

Dec 26th, 2010

Read it here.

Openfilm Advisor Robert Duvall Honored at Film Festival

Nov 29th, 2010

Robert Duvall to receive the 22nd annual Palm Springs Film Festival's career achievement award.

James Caan Talks Openfilm and Hollywood in CY Interview

Nov 22nd, 2010

Read the interview here.

“Openfilm Aims to Open Doors”

Nov 3rd, 2010

Read the MovingPictures article!

Openfilm Chairman James Caan Talks Football, Movies and Openfilm!

Oct 26th, 2010

Be sure to listen to Rich Eisen’s NFL podcast interview.

Robert Duvall to Be Honored with the Hollywood Actor Award

Oct 20th, 2010

The Hollywood Awards Gala will award the Openfilm Advisory Board member on October 25, 2010.

Chairman James Caan, Openfilm Executives and Film Industry Colleagues Celebrate the 1st Get It Made Winner!

Oct 13th, 2010

Check out photos here!

Eclipse Magazine Talks About Get It Made Changes

Oct 7th, 2010

The entertainment news network gives the scoop on the new contest structure. Read more...

Read About the Get It Made announcements in Variety!

Sep 30th, 2010

Entertainment reporter Chris Morris gives the scoop on our 1st winner, the contest changes and more!

Read About Openfilm in Eclipse Magazine!

Sep 22nd, 2010

Openfilm co-founder Dmitry Kozko tells Eclipse Magazine how providing accessible opportunities to filmmakers will hopefully change the world of indie film.

Brigwyn's Corner Features Openfilm Member Kevan Peterson

Sep 15th, 2010

The filmmaker and owner of Fromage Pictures dishes about what he has in the works. Read more.

Openfilm's Dmitry Kozko Talks to MoviePie

Sep 8th, 2010

Kozko dishes on the excitement Openfilm offers and how passion, along with persistence, pays off. Read more.

A Look Back at This Summer's HollyShorts Festival

Sep 8th, 2010

The Santa Ana Examiner runs through the highlights of the festival, including the hysterical family film The Super Holidays Summer Break.

James Caan Hates Computer Tricks: Hollywood Buzz

Aug 19th, 2010

Bloomberg.com

Movie Teaser Co-produced by Isle Man is a Finalist in Global Contest

Aug 15th, 2010

Honolulu Star Advertiser

Read About Openfilm in Variety!

Aug 10th, 2010

A great story on our amazing week at the HollyShorts Film Festival! Read more.

Short Film by UM Students Up for National Award

Aug 7th, 2010

Missoulian.com

UM Grad's Movie in Running for $50K, Financing Deal in Online Contest

Jul 21st, 2010

Missoulian.com

Bearded, cantankerous, Robert Duvall stars as a hermit in 'Get Low' - Abcnews.go.com

Jul 21st, 2010

Abcnews.go.com

Openfilm Contest Attracts Staten Island Director

Jul 17th, 2010

Silive.com

Chat with Legendary Actor, James Caan TODAY!

May 20th, 2010

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeff-rivera/chat-with-legendary-actor_b_583005.html

James Caan Talks New Web Venture

Apr 28th, 2010

PopEater.com

Extra TV features Openfilm

Apr 20th, 2010

http://www.openfilm.com/videos/23419

Openfilm and James Caan to Give $1M to Filmmakers

Apr 15th, 2010

NewTeeVee.com

Duvall & Caans' Cash Giveaway

Apr 15th, 2010

Dailyexpress.co.uk

Celebs Helping To Give One Million Dollars to Indie Filmmakers

Apr 15th, 2010

http://www.etonline.com/news/85916_Celebs_Helping_To_Give_One_Million_Dollars_to_Indie_Filmmakers/

Website offers filmmakers aid. Caan lends name to openfilm.com

Apr 15th, 2010

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118017792.html?categoryId=13&cs=1
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Morning Show Segment

Mar 5th, 2010

KTLA

OpenFilm. A New Way to Waste Your Day

Mar 4th, 2010

Thrillist.com

James Caan, Robert Duvall and Mark Rydell Open Web Site for Young Filmmakers

Feb 26th, 2010

CinemaRetro

Openfilm Offers Film Lovers and Filmmakers a Place to Shine.

Feb 15th, 2010

http://mashable.com/2010/02/15/openfilm/

Distribution: Best Online Video Sites

Jul 1st, 2009

VideoMaker

50 Best Websites for Moviemakers 2009

Jun 10th, 2009

MovieMaker

13th Annual Webby Awards Official Honoree Selections

May 6th, 2009

The Webby Awards

The Lexus of Video Sharing Social Communities - Test Drive with Openfilm.com

Feb 12th, 2009

Reelseo.com

Openfilm.com Named the Best Online Video Sharing Site by Videomaker in Their Annual Best Products of the Year Feature

Dec 24th, 2008

VideoMaker

No home movies here: Openfilm features high quality videos

Dec 10th, 2008

TechJournal South

TheirTube: Websites compete for video uploading

Oct 13th, 2008

Miami Herald

Check Out Openfilm.com

Oct 13th, 2008

VideoMaker

No Amateurish Video at Openfilm.com

Oct 13th, 2008

Miami Herald

Online video platform

Openfilm.com is an online video platform for discovering, distributing and financing independent films online. Through its various third-party distribution platforms, Openfilm offers independent filmmakers the opportunity to gain exposure and earn revenue for their work. The Openfilm Advisory Board includes professional members of the film industry James Caan, Robert Duvall, Scott Caan and Mark Rydell, all of who offer independent film advice to the Openfilm community of filmmaker and film fan members.

Film contests

Openfilm presents opportunities for its members to enter online film contests to win money and gain exposure. The Openfilm Get It Made competition–its featured short film contest–offers contestants the chance to win a generous cash prize and a film financing contract with Openfilm Studios. The grand winners can use this contract to develop their short film into a feature length film.

International Film Festivals

Openfilm supports its filmmaker members by providing a rich list of national and international film festivals to which they can submit their films to via the site. Through the Openfilm film festivals calendar, filmmakers and film fans can find the right festivals by checking upcoming deadlines, submission criteria and locations. This is one of the many tools Openfilm offers it members to promote and expose their work in the independent film industry.