Why THE LIONSHARE was distributed via BitTorrent (with JAMIE KING) #bearfact #indiefilm #p2p

The Lion Share has to do with a fictional bit torrent site called The Lion Share. I always wondered if that was why The Lion Share ended up on Votto's radar when we were looking for films to distribute. Because of the fact that we required people to share the film for free, that meant that there was only a small subset of filmmakers who would meet our criteria.

Firstly, filmmakers would have to have made the film themselves because any filmmaker who's made the film raising funds from other people has probably signed contracts, which may not allow them to share it freely. Secondly, it has to not have been distributed by a big distributor because they will have taken rights that restrict the ability to share it globally. Thirdly, filmmakers need to be ideologically aligned with the idea of sharing, or they just need to not care about these restrictions.

When we saw your film, because it was about a torrent site, I thought it was a pretty good bet.

Keywords

The Lion Share
BitTorrent
Votto
film distribution
free sharing
independent filmmakers
distribution rights
ideological alignment
torrent site

FAQ

Q: What is The Lion Share?
A: The Lion Share is a fictional bit torrent site, which likely inspired the decision to distribute the film via BitTorrent.

Q: Why did Votto choose films that could be shared for free?
A: Votto required the films to be shared for free, which limited their options to films whose filmmakers had full control over the distribution rights and were ideologically aligned with the concept of sharing.

Q: What limitations exist for filmmakers wanting to share their films for free?
A: Filmmakers who have raised funds with external contracts may face legal restrictions. Additionally, films previously distributed by big distributors may have rights issues.

Q: Why was The Lion Share likely chosen for distribution?
A: The film's subject matter, a torrent site, made it a fitting candidate for distribution through BitTorrent.

Q: What ideological alignment is necessary for filmmakers to share their films via BitTorrent?
A: Filmmakers need to believe in the idea of sharing their work freely or simply be indifferent to the traditional distribution model.