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Thursday, July 17, 2008 

TheMoviesClub - be a part of it

Do you fancy being part of a new fun and exciting co-operative and make history? Well now is your chance.

TheMoviesClub is the world's first movie distribution co-operative and they are looking for members. It is managed online and for a small investment of £15 the average cinemagoer is given a chance to be an integral part of the business side of film distribution.

TheMoviesClub acquire completed independent movies and enable their members to invest directly in those movies and share in their financial success. Movie distribution is traditionally an expensive business but with this model anyone can take part. And with a large inherent fan base and the low costs of the model then there is every chance for a success for each movie TheMoviesClub releases.

Members vote directly on the site as a collective, meaning that the film in question will have a ready-made fan base and will ultimately be movie fan powered. The running of TheMoviesClub will be fully transparent, with members having the choice whether they take a share of the profits or re-invest in future movies.

"It's a radical approach, but the industry needs something fresh," says founder Andy Whittaker. "Like the music industry the existing business models for distribution are becoming more direct to consumer. TheMoviesClub sets out to prove that social commerce can work. We believe that the time has come for a new collaborative approach to releasing movies, and intend to create a global community to deliver this."

Source: http://www.cooperatives-uk.coop/Home/mini-webs/miniwebs/membersBriefing/othernewsstory5