Cinefile

David Dufresne and Phillipe Brault are a couple of names to remember. Why? Check out what they pulled off: They managed to get their documentary on prison reform in Colorado to go from an audio podcast concept, to a web-based documentary to finally getting picked up for distribution for television broadcast! The independent explains how the pair of doc filmmakers successfully utilized the new media platform to take DIY filmmaking and their film Prison Valley to a whole new level:

"Described by the filmmakers as a “road movie on the web,” viewers are asked to sign into Twitter, Facebook, or make an account on the film’s site in order to hop on board. The viewing experience unfolds much like the open road: the film starts with a car rumbling down Skyline Drive in Cañon City, making its way down to the valley of prisons below. Within the first few minutes, there are opportunities to turn off the main drag and take detours into additional interactive content, such as background stories on characters and additional information and news stories about prisons in America. Visitors on the site can see the names of others who are watching at the same time, encouraging a sense of community and discussion."