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Recorded Books Partners with IndieFlix to Bring Streaming Independent and Foreign Films to Public Libraries and SchoolsPrince Frederick, MD, Jan 15, 2013 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Recorded Books, the world's largest independent producer of audiobooks, has announced that it will begin worldwide distribution of IndieFlix for Libraries, a premiere online streaming service provider of award-winning independent films, shorts and documentaries from around the world. IndieFlix is viewable on computers and mobile devices. "Recorded Books has been an important independent film partner with libraries, distributing award winning independent films on DVD for almost ten years now," said Rich Freese, President and CEO of Recorded Books, LLC. "IndieFlix will allow us to continue to provide great films and independent film services to libraries, using the latest technology to reach patrons and deliver an exceptional viewing experience." IndieFlix is a dynamic online movie service that curates and brings independent film to the mainstream. Library patrons will have access to thousands of award winning independent and foreign films from over 2,000 film festivals worldwide, whenever and wherever they want. Patrons have the ability to curate their own viewing experience by selecting the genre, length, festival and intended audience of the films they are interested in viewing. Each film includes a summary, cast and crew list, films festivals and awards. Comprehensive directors notes, access to filmmakers and the ability to review and rate films are features that are also available. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Recorded Books," said Scilla Andreen, CEO and Co-Founder of IndieFlix. "Powered by technology, IndieFlix was started by filmmakers and is run by real people. Recorded Books allows our filmmakers to reach movie lovers everywhere. The partnership allows library patrons worldwide to see films they normally would not have access to. That is what IndieFlix is all about, connecting people through. It's a completely new model that removes the gatekeepers and compensates the filmmaker. Every minute watched a filmmaker gets paid." IndieFlix for Libraries service launched on November 1st and is now available for use by all public libraries and schools worldwide. For more information regarding Recorded Books' IndieFlix for Libraries service, please contact us by email at Indieflix(at)recordedbooks(dot)com or by calling 1-877-828-2833. Visit Recorded Books' booth #1641 at ALA Midwinter in Seattle on January 25th to the 29th for a demonstration of IndieFlix. About IndieFlix IndieFlix streams thousands of award winning films from festivals around the world. IndieFlix is dedicated to providing a forum where filmmakers and their audience can interact, and to building a community that translates artistic vision into commercial success. IndieFlix promises to build a fair and open market to empower filmmakers to be the engine of their achievement, and audiences to be a vital part of a movie's success. We believe that every good movie has an audience. For more information, visit http://www.Indieflix.com. About Recorded Books Recorded Books is a leading provider of library services around the world, the largest independent producer of unabridged audiobooks, and a distributor of other audio products. Over 10,000 titles for adults, children and young adults are narrated by professional award-winning actors. RBdigital from Recorded Books offers digital database services for downloadable audiobooks as well as continuing education courses, software training, online foreign language courses, digital magazines, independent films, and much more. The OneClickdigital platform delivers electronic product to both libraries and their patrons. eAudiobooks from all the major publishers are available from OneClickdigital and a large collection of titles are simultaneous-access. An eBook program is planned to be launched in 2013. For more information, visit http://www.recordedbooks.com. About Haights Cross Communications Haights Cross Communications encompasses several top imprints that meet the diverse needs of every classroom and school and public library. Triumph Learning is the leading publisher of standards-aligned, K-12 instructional materials and proven curriculum solutions--serving 21st -century learners with a mix of interactive digital tools and innovative student texts. Recorded Books delivers the highest quality recordings of unabridged literature, college lectures, language learning courses, digital magazines, and much more. Visit http://www.haightscross.com for more information. Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/haightscross/indieflix/prweb10319149.htm PRWeb.com |