Internet Delivered Short Films

During the 90's the potential for video sharing on the internet was starting to be realised. One notable short film designed for distribution in this manner is 1997's "Troops", a Cops parody which is set in the Star Wars universe. This can be credited with bringing 'fan films' into the digital age, and showing how these films may be distributed cheaply.



OK Go had been a relatively obscure band until the release of their now famous video for the song "Here It Goes Again". Shortly after it's release, the video went viral and the band's popularity skyrocketed. This displays the capacity for the internet to share videos with the world, and highlights it's importance as a means of distribution.

OK Go - Here It Goes Again


http://www.funnyordie.com/ was founded by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's production company in 2007. This website is unique in that it offers visitors a number of exclusive comdey videos from famous contributors such as Judd Apatow and Will Ferrell. It's establishment hence marks an important step in celebrities and producers (whose work would otherwise be reserved for the silver screen) recognising the internet as a powerful medium for distribution of original content.

Check out the site's first video, "The Landlord":

The Landlord from Will Ferrell