Independent Filmmaking and Digital Convergence‎:‎ Transmedia and Beyond offers a comprehensive analysis of the technological changes of the past few decades in independent film and media‎-making‎,‎ and explores new strategies and practices in media production‎,‎ exhibition and distribution for independent producers and content creators‎.‎ The book examines how independent filmmaking concepts have merged with digital and online technologies to create new hybrid multi‎-platform content creations‎.‎ It explores key questions like how to reach an audience at a time when media conglomerates and their products dominate the market‎,‎ and simultaneously‎,‎ there is an overabundance of content competing for viewer time‎.‎ The book investigates what kind of stories we tell and why‎;‎ how the audience has changed‎,‎ and what their expectations are‎;‎ what the various niche markets are for independent producers and creators in new media‎;‎ and new models for media financing and distribution‎.‎ The content found in this book‎:‎ * Bridges the gap between professional media‎-makers and amateurs by focusing on new and emerging media models and practices‎.‎* Provides a holistic view of the new media landscape‎,‎ and practical advice on producing content in the new multi‎-platform media environment‎.‎ * Demonstrates how to create financially sustainable models for independent producers and creators in a shifting and unstable environment‎,‎ providing many challenges‎,‎ but also opportunities for independents‎.‎ The author‎'‎s website ‎(‎http‎:‎//www‎.‎filmconvergence‎.‎com/‎)‎ supports this book with case studies‎,‎ news and updates‎.‎