Undergrounfilm.org: An Indie Film Exhibition Review

Overview
Undergroudfilm.org is a non-profit organization that offers online screening opportunities for filmmakers. The website functions as a library of films, screenplays and music. Filmmakers can showcase their work on the website free of charge. Screen writers, composers and musicians can also display their work on Undergroundfilm.org, in their respective sections on the website.

All of the films are available for public viewing on the website. Viewers can also rate each film that they view. There is also a section each film's page where comments can be left. However, comments are only allowed for registered members of the Undergroundfilm website. It only takes a few minutes to register. The "quick registration" process offers immediate access to be able to comment on films.

Benefits
Undergroundfilm.org is a great place where filmmakers can show both short and feature films. Many different genres of film are included on the website. Viewers can email the films to their friends by clicking on a link provided by the website. Independent filmmakers can utilize Undergroundfilm.org to gain an audience for films that cannot find distribution. It is a good place to exhibit completed films that are sitting on a shelf. Film school students can also place their student films on Undergroundfilm.org to get feedback.

The films that are on the website are viewed by film enthusiasts and other independent filmmakers. Undergroundfilm.org allows filmmakers to gain an audience and receive comments on their work. Members can also interact with others through the forum or comments section. Filmmakers can list other information about their film such as the synopsis, cast and crew information and awards. Members can also create a profile on the website. The profile can include a biography and links to a filmmaker's website.

Quality of Video
The website gives viewers the option of both low speed and high speed streaming. Both options allow films to be viewed in a nice sized window. There is also a "Double Size" option that increases the window. This is a great option for people who have large computer monitors. Undergroundfilm.org streams all films in Quicktime. The quality of films on the website is very good. Viewers are able to watch crisp and clear images.

Verdict
The forum section looks outdated. The dates of the last posts indicate that the forum on Undergroundfilm.org is not used frequently by the members. It takes a while for some of the sections on the website to load, causing frustration for impatient visitors. Overall, it is a great website to watch creative films from around the world. It is also a great place where filmmakers can screen films that would otherwise go unnoticed.