Openfilm is a website

Website

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 for finding and distributing independent film

Independent film

An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...

. Its Advisory Board includes members of the film industry, such as James Caan

James Caan

James Caan is an American actor. He is best known for his starring roles in The Godfather, Thief, Misery, A Bridge Too Far, Brian's Song, Rollerball, Kiss Me Goodbye, Elf, and El Dorado...

, Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

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, Scott Caan

Scott Caan

Scott Andrew Caan is an American actor. He stars in the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe award. He is the son of actor James Caan.-Early life:...

 and Mark Rydell

Mark Rydell

Mark Rydell is an American actor, film director and producer.-Career:Rydell's initial training was in music. As a youth, he wanted to be a conductor. He began his career as an actor and first became known for his role as Walt Johnson on The Edge of Night and as Jeff Baker on As the World Turns,...

, and independent filmmaker Alan Melikdjanian

Alan Melikdjanian

Alan Melikdjanian is a Latvian-born independent filmmaker. He is the founder of Amelik Entertainment, LLC, a South Florida-based video production company specializing in unique and inventive films, web series, commercials and music videos.Alan has been active in the founding of video-sharing sites...

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Open The site was named "Best Online Video Sharing Site" by Videomaker Magazine

Videomaker Magazine

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 in their 2008 "Best Products of the Year" feature. Openfilm Studios is the co-located production arm of Openfilm's independent filmmaker community.

Openfilm has recently hosted its first Get It Made competition, for a chance to win a $200,000 budget to transform a short film into a feature. The top six user-submitted films are determined by popular vote, at which point a panel of film industry professionals decide the winner.

External links

• Openfilm Official website
• “50 Best Websites for Moviemakers 2009”, MovieMaker
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• “Openfilm Offers Film Lovers and Filmmakers a Place to Shine”, Mashable
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