Short films and the internet

• The majority of short films made are displayed on the internet
• Posting videos online has become easier and more accessible in recent years due to advances in technology with websites such as YouTube where anyone can upload a video for free
• Unlike many websites, YouTube allows amateur filmmakers to display their work for free without having to be any good
• Other websites which encourage this are Openfilm, Britfilm and Newgrounds
• BBC film network features more professionally made films
• Openfilm.com is a fast growing online film community where film makers and film lovers can watch independent films and distribute their own
• Their is a section on iTunes called shorts international where short films can be viewed and purchased in USA, Canada, UK and Germany
• The short film section is updated once a month and also includes the annual release of the Academy Award nominated short films