Foreword

Has technology altered what kinds of stories we tell and why? Has the audience changed, and what are their expectations? What are current and developing aesthetic and storytelling trends in digital cinema and media productions? What are the various niche markets for independent producers and creators in new and emerging media? What are new models for independent media financing and distribution? How can we reach an audience and create a sustainable model for the future when we are arguably facing the problem of diminishing returns for creators in a digital economy?

There have been many discussions about the far-reaching changes in media production, exhibition, and distribution, and a lot of speculation about possible outcomes. It is ...

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