Patrick Kwiatkowski, Co-Founder of Microcinema International, a leading international distributor of moving image art is to moderate a panel on DVDs at South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX USA March 10.  3:30pm.

ABC's Of DVDs

Room 12AB

Monday, March 10th

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

With direct-to-DVD releases and unrated copies of the latest Hollywood blockbusters, DVDs are a stable presence and an ever-growing means for studios to get their films to the public. Extra footage, commentary tracks and other bonus materials entice fans to spend their money on owning copies of their favorite movies. Where is it all headed for the big studios and the indie filmmaker? Plus, how is the DVD medium evolving to better suit the needs of both the industry and the audience?

Brent Hoff   Exec Producer,   Wholphin DVD

Patrick Kwiatkowski   Founder,   Microcinema International

Liz Ogilvie   Head of Programming,   Docurama Films