LoftCity Debuts Online Community for Pro Filmmakers

"Submit your films and get revenue for distribution." We've all heard that before. What makes these guys different? For one thing, its a community site first. Not that you couldn't do this in Facebook or any other community site. But with film as the focus here, this will be much better for networking. Let's face it, if you're already friends with someone what's the point of a community site where to have to "friend" or "invite" them into your inner circle?

I did notice the current members seem to have a pretty international flavor. Perhaps that's to be expected out of New York. Or perhaps its because they are still in the early stages. Either way, might be good for action sports filmers on location overseas.

At least they are putting up some real money. They have five "call for production" offers with actual cash amounts listed, ranging from $1500 to $3000, including such formats as "New Frontier Video" and "LoftCity Viral Ad." I'm thinking an action sports spot could take either of these.

Here's the very brief press release...

New York - LoftCity, a site that offers an online community, production tools and digital distribution services for professional filmmakers, on Thursday announced its launch after a six-week beta trial that attracted 3,100 filmmakers from 60 countries. The site offers filmmakers a "private and secure virtual 'loft' where they can showcase and manage the entire production process from start to finish," the company said.

Via: Digital Media Wire
Site: LoftCity