September 26th thru 28th in Franklin Indiana, Filmmakers and Networks will meet to discuss joining forces to meet the challenges and opportunity of entertainment based IP video. The Independent Convergence conference is a must for anyone contemplating involvement in streaming video or the future of entertainment content. Here, industry participants will have unparalled opportunity to communicate their company's focus, make major content announcements and initiatives, make deals, and do business.

The Independent Convergence conference will held during The B Movie Celebration, an event quickly gaining a reputation as the most accessible, relaxed and effective forum for independent film today

The conference will look in detail at how, with all the data and entertainment being pumped down the same pipe or transmitted over the same wireless networks, how the worlds of Films and The Filmmaker and the Internet are colliding and the issues surrounding this collision.

Now that broadband is available to more than 200 million households worldwide, - Network Providers and Delivery Networks must now provide content on the Internet to remain competitive.
Traditional entertainment distribution models are quickly eroding. Filmmakers must discover new revenue channels fast.

A big focus will be on the need for net neutrality and its impact on both the network operator and independent filmmaker
It is time to join forces.

The Independent Convergence is a perfect opportunity for independent content professionals and Network Providers to meet and find a common ground

Be a part of the convergence: submit your speaking proposal today.

Topics proposed:
Advertising Models for Video-on-demand (VOD)
Internet TV Commercials
Uses and implementation of Adobe Flash Video
How to Harness Open Media Formats (DVB, etc)
Multicasting
Pay-Per-View
Screencasting
Video Search & Search Optimization
Syndication of Video Assets
Product Placement in Video Content
The Plans of The Media Conglomerates
Lobbying Efforts
The MPAA and their wish for total control
Net Neutrality
Re-Visiting The Combines Act

Speaker Candidates

Ideal candidates are i-Technology and Content professionals experts who have first-hand experience in the deployment or implementation of their specific aspect of Internet Video in the the entertainment environment
If you have something substantive, challenging, and original to offer, you are encouraged to submit a proposal. In the proposal, please highlight previous speaking engagements including classroom or course work. Please provide at some references with respect to speaking ability.


About The B Movie Celebration

September 26th thru 28th, The Indy Film Co-op will be hosting The 2nd Annual B Movie Celebration. The purpose of the Celebration is to provide an business and networking environment in an informal atmosphere. The goal is to create business relationships, promote discussion and celebrate the art of commercial independent filmmaking.


To submit a speaker or whitepaper proposal please contact Bill Dever at, info@indyfilmco-op.org