SPAA 2012: Video On Demand making producers strong with vital acronym soup

Video On Demand affects so much of the conventional exhibition system, and the long tail which provides enduring income for producers. The session oozed stats and practicalities through the stories of
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Video On Demand affects so much of the conventional exhibition system, and the long tail which provides enduring income for producers. The session oozed stats and practicalities through the stories of Madman, The Bill Hicks Story, The Hunter, Fetch TV and ICAA – all represented on the panel.

Paul Wiegard, joint managing director of Madman Entertainment, lives or dies financially on the home entertainment market, though the company is also an important cinema distributor. He provided a statistical overview of the Australian market.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.