The Tunnel DVD and Bitorrent Release Slated for May 19th: An Overview of the Launch

All eyes will be on an indie Australian thriller, The Tunnel, set to be released May 19th. Due to hit both Bittorrent and DVD scene at the same time, the challenge here is which product fans will choose to embrace, and if money can be made in this daring venture. It is tough to pass up a free product, but for the film-makers who have managed to raise sufficient funds, and the notice of rel="nofollow" target="_blank"Paramount Studios to distribute this film, the mantra of making it or breaking it will have a new meaning: what kind of record will be smashed since this film marks Hollywood's attempt at legalizing digital distribution?

"From day one we’ve maintained that The Tunnel is not supporting or condoning piracy, but instead trying to incorporate a legitimate use of peer-to-peer in our distribution strategy internationally," said producer/editor Enzo Tedeschi to Torrentfreak.

But not to forget about the days of old, where physical sales used to make a mark, with extra material to make a movie worth owning, the DVD version promises to feature bonus material for die-hard fan. There will be two hours of exclusive footage, an alternate ending and a making-of documentary to look at. If that isn't tantalizing enough, there will also be movie memorabilia that will be sold. But for those who simply just want to watch the film, the bare bones product should be just as equally satisfying.

For those people who want to support the film, they can invest in owning a piece of the gold by buying a frame or two. There is no celluloid to own, but rather the pleasure of knowing you are supporting the independent film industry.

"After spending years being frustrated by what we saw as the movie industry’s short-sighted and conventional outlook towards the online community, we decided it was time to try something different – The 135K Project was born," said Tedeschi.

At the time of writing, 31, 972 frames have been sold, and that's nearly 1/4 of the film. Ownership simply means bragging rights for now, but if this film ends up turning a profit, 1% of the money made from the movie will go back the people who have invested.

It's kind of like playing the stock exchange, but this time, one won't lose the shirts off their backs.

Visit the Facebook fan page for updates on The Tunnel:

The Tunnel on FB

The film's homepage is here:

The Tunnel's Official Website

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