reported by Sarah Cooley, CyberScreenwriter.com

Frontal Lobe Films announces has launched its website, FrontallobeFilms.com, which will be a place for both filmmakers and film-lovers to congregate.

Included on the website is an industry-related blog, which allows and encourages comments from independent film-lovers and filmmakers. Also included on the site are interviews with industry insiders, called the Film 411. It is so named because the interview includes 4 videoed questions and 11 additional written questions with answers -- the Film 411. Website visitors will also be asked to submit questions that will be considered for upcoming interviews, making the Film 411 a unique interactive feature for people who love cinema.

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reported by David Hillsboro, CyberScreenwriter.com

Blip.tv, the video sharing site focused on independently produced shows, has introduced a new way for content creators to make money through online videos. The model, "do-it-yourself targeted advertising," allows shows to promote products, services and causes that are directly relevant to their content. The do-it- yourself (DIY) ads can be used by shows to sell t-shirts, DVDs or other promotional products in addition to promotion for pledge drives, charities or content partners.

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