Luis CK is going DIY
Update: Louis C.K has gotten a million dollars already! That's brilliant news for all you filmmakers who are still debating whether to offer download files copies of your movies, he was told by others that it would be ripped of.
No, Luis CK is not making a documentary, but he's one of our favorist comedians out there, and well, we feel that his message and bold move can inspire many indie filmmakers. Louis CK decided to make his own stand. The comedian rented New York City's Beacon Theater, hired his own production crew and filmed a brand-new one-hour comedy special out of his own pocket. The aim? To offer it one month later as a $5 Internet download. In his sharp way he stands up against torrents users:
"To those who might wish to "torrent" this video: look, I don't really get the whole "torrent" thing. I don't know enough about it to judge either way. But I'd just like you to consider this: I made this video extremely easy to use against well-informed advice. I was told that it would be easier to torrent the way I made it, but I chose to do it this way anyway, because I want it to be easy for people to watch and enjoy this video in any way they want without "corporate" restrictions.
Please bear in mind that I am not a company or a corporation. I'm just some guy. I paid for the production and posting of this video with my own money. I would like to be able to post more material to the fans in this way, which makes it cheaper for the buyer and more pleasant for me. So, please help me keep this being a good idea. I can't stop you from torrenting; all I can do is politely ask you to pay your five little dollars, enjoy the video, and let other people find it in the same way."
Sincerely,
Louis C.K.
We know we will be supporting CK, and we hope this will make a small step toward making DIY a popular chocie for both filmmakers and viewers.
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