Most indie films don't get picked up by major distributors. And for most, that spells the end of the film's run. After a few appearances at film festivals, that's it. If a given film is lucky, it might become a DVD--but not always. It can be a devastating finish to the years of effort and commitment and hope that go into filmmaking.
But there are ways around it, as MPI well knows. We've been cited by The Economist, National Review Online, and others for our innovative approach to bringing important freedom-oriented films to wide audiences--entirely without the help of Hollywood or the financial support of distributors.
Now the New York Times is taking up the subject of self-distribution, as it is coming to be called -- and mentions The Singing Revolution as one of self-distribution's great success stories.
You've read a lot about The Singing Revolution here and in other MPI publications. And the word is really getting around about this film. Since it premiered in Los Angeles last fall, it has screened in over one hundred cities across North America -- and audiences love it so much that it is still going strong.
A 3-disc educational DVD will also be available in September. Watch our site for details.