Power to the Pixel, the Digital Distribution & Film Innovation Forum returned to the Times BFI London Film Festival in October 2008 with more insight into how pioneering filmmakers and entrepreneurs are changing the way independent films are financed, created and reach audiences.

All sessions were filmed and can be downloaded from the Power to the Pixel site - to learn more about digital distribution, you can visit Power to the Pixel website.

Discussion Topics included:

• New forms of storytelling
• The latest financing and distribution models
• Choosing the best new distribution tools and services
• Digital rights: share or protect?
• Audience behaviour: what are they watching and where?
• How to build online audiences and fanbases
• Creating sustainability for independents
• Case studies and candid insights from award-winning filmmakers and the new distributors

Speakers and Panellists included

• Mark Brill, CEO, Ping Corp
• Peter Buckingham, Head of Distribution & Exhibition, UK Film Council
• Arin Crumley, Award-winning Filmmaker
• Adam Erlebacher, Co-founder, PlaceVine
• Michael Gubbins, Editor, Screen International
• Matt Hanson, Film Futurist, Writer and Filmmaker
• Alex Johnson, Digital Strategist and Experience Planner
• Jamie King, Filmmaker and Digital Rights Activist
• Jon Kingsbury, Director, Creative Economy Innovation Programme NESTA
• Brian Newman, President, Tribeca Film Institute
• Sara Pollack, Manager Film and Animation, YouTube
• Gregor Pryor, Digital Rights Lawyer, Reed Smith
• Slava Rubin, Co-founder, IndieGoGo
• Tiffany, Award-winning filmmaker and founder of the Webby Awards
• M Dot Strange, Award-winning Filmmaker and Animation Pioneer
• Timo Vuorensola, Filmmaker and Internet Pioneer
• Lance Weiler, Award-winning Filmmaker and Digital Innovator

Principal funding comes from Skillset. Other partners: UK Film Council, FDMX, NESTA, Wonderland, Film London, Screen International and YouTube.