Hollywood, CA; 10, November 2014: Film Canal partners Dana Schroeder, Tim Anderson and Mark Castaldo are excited to announce a new VOD streaming venture. FilmCanal.com backed by private equity, is an independent worldwide internet HD TV / VOD streaming platform for quality feature films, documentaries, foreign language and short films. The delivery platform will include apps available to view on almost any device including wired TV, PC, Mac, i-Phone, i-Pad, Android and Google Chromecast. Consumers from around the world can rent films by the view or download to own with an encrypted DRM delivery system. FilmCanal.com can do a film premiere release globally or target the release within certain territories in the U.S., Canada or overseas using Geo-Blocking technology. FilmCanal.com will be offering an optional Ultra HD 4K resolution download in 2015.
Film Canal has appointed Mark Castaldo as the Chief Content Officer (CCO). Castaldo, a multi-award- winning independent film producer with his company Destiny Pictures, brings a unique understanding of the needs of independent filmmakers and will oversee the company’s worldwide film acquisition and distribution. Partner, Dana Schroeder is a DGA film director and producer with vast business administration expertise and Film Canal President, Tim Anderson brings years of sales, marketing and film producing experience, which makes a perfect mix to guide the business affairs and the company’s day-to-day operations. Rounding out the company is Christine Redlin Creative Marketing Specialist, who has a diverse background in entertainment marketing, PR and market research, and Seen Robinson who is responsible for content art design.
FilmCanal.com is now up and running in a Beta phase, as it is beginning to acquire content. Filmmakers and film viewers can navigate the site and take advantage of some early giveaways. “It’s an exciting time in the ever changing distribution landscape and FilmCanal.com plans on making some noise in this space. The company will be filmmaker friendly with generous revenue shares, no upfront costs, it will be free to join and consumer friendly with lower rental and buy prices with plenty of interaction. To acquire more content and to showcase the best in independent filmmaking discussions are ongoing with accredited film festivals around the globe.” states Castaldo.
In addition, Film Canal will offer its services to a select group of producers as a worldwide delivery platform and consider their recent catalog titles for immediate inclusion to the platform. Tomorrow’s new distribution model is available now.
About FilmCanal.com:
FilmCanal.com (domain) is an Independent worldwide internet HD TV Platform — VOD streaming site (Station) for quality feature films, short films, TV shows and documentaries. Rent or buy films by the view or download with our encrypted DRM delivery system.
General and Submission Info: [email protected]
Website: https://FilmCanal.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FilmCanal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmCanalCom
Film Canal: http://youtu.be/7b8rKoqCrB8
For Media Contact:
PR Contact: Christine Redlin
FilmCanal.com
1118 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 287-5199 – office
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