Hollywood Studio System Meets the Internet

McKinney, TX (PRWEB) January 18, 2005

“As far as I’m concerned the Hollywood studio system of the 1930’s may be the best business model for today’s independent filmmakers,” that according to award winning writer/director Dean J. Augustin. The McKinney Texas-based filmmaker has partnered with Customflix of Santa Cruz, California for the DVD distribution of “Anthem,” the third film produced by The Good Fight – Digital Motion Pictures, Augustin’s production company.

“Technology is a great equalizer,” says Augustin, “but making films that entertain a wide audience is the most important thing.”

“Anthem” is a film that explores the fundamental question, “What is an American?” Anthem presents a personal view of how American’s see themselves, and how a single comment, “I’m moving to France,” can come to stand for the greater dream of acceptance and self-worth.

“Anthem has to be one of the most unbiased, fair, and interesting assessments of the American people and the American constitution I’ve seen or heard.” According to Susan Adkins of Adkins and Associates.

“Anthem” is available on DVD through CustomFlix. CustomFlix helps independent filmmakers make their programs available to a worldwide audience. CustomFlix unique on-demand video publishing service has brought together the best components of duplication, encoding, and DVD authoring. “Using The Good Fight to control production, and CustomFlix to handle distribution, allows me to compete in what is normally a closed system,” according to Augustin.

Not only is “Anthem” available through Augustin’s website, http://www.augustins.net and the CustomFlix Video Shop, http://www.customflix.com, but also through major Internet retailers like Amazon, Froogle, and Yahoo Shopping. “CustomFlix is a great opportunity for a large audience to see “Anthem” without navigating through the normal roadblocks that independent filmmakers encounter,” says Augustin.

“Anthem” was filmed in College Station and McKinney, Texas as well as Paris and Normandy, France. “I was looking for a fusion of technology with the ‘roots’ of independent film.” says the McKinney, Texas, based filmmaker. “A simple production that entertains a wide audience.”

Dean J. Augustin is an award winning Texas based writer and director. His writing credits include, “Champions of Industry,” a regular feature on CNN’s Headline News, and The Discovery Channel. After winning the American Cinema Foundation Screenwriting Contest, Dean started “The Good Fight - Digital Motion Pictures” to create, and promote his unique method of filmmaking. His first film, “The Secret Journal of Benny Travis,” won a Platinum Remi Award at WoldFest in Houston. Dean’s second film, “The Enemy,” won the prestigious Golden Lion Award for Best Documentary at the 2004 UNA George Lindsey Film Festival.

More Information:

Dean J. Augustin, 1501 Brimwood Drive, McKinney, Texas USA 75070-7121

1-888-340-3627 or 1-214-534-9901

deanaugustin@hotmail.com

http://www.augustins.net
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1644430

CustomFlix

http://www.customflix.com

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