The New Film Distribution Model

Times are changing for film distribution.

The age of PRODUCER to CONSUMER has arrived for filmmakers. Using state-of-the-art equipment, industry standard software, and digital distribution channels, movie producers can shoot, edit, and distribute directly to their audience without ever signing away the rights to their work.

Companies like Franklin Springs Family Media are teaming up with investors to produce broadcast-quality family titles for a market desperate for uplifting, quality entertainment. While traditional channels will not go away, they must work together with this new breed of film producer in a way that is fair and equitable. For every producer, the world market is just a URL away.

If you are interested in learning more about the disruptive technology that is coming soon to the movie industry, you MUST read The Long Tail by Chris Anderson! While I do not agree with everything he predicts, his theory is an eye-opener if you have not kept current with the latest digital distrubution technologies. The Long Tail is definitely worth the time to read, just chew up the meat and spit out the bones!

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The Crew on the Lawn

The Crew on the Lawn

Welcome to TheDataDad

April 2008 The DataDad has left the Darden Graduate School of Business after seven years to make movies with Franklin Springs Family Media!!


What a wonderful surprise to suddenly be in a new industry where my experience with venture financing and international markets can be put to good use to encourage families worldwide.

The mission at Franklin Springs Family Media is nothing less than the restoration of the family in the United States and in as many countries as possible.

My role is the business side of film; providing financing for upcoming film projects through a network of venture funds, investors and philanthropists.

You can reach me at Steve@ Franklinsprings.com or  434-960-1607

June 2009

Hard to believe more than a year has passed since I left Darden to invest in films!  The first fund, the Franklin Springs Family Film Fund I, was completed in December of 2008.  Five DVDs have been released and three more an in production.   Investors are getting their money back, so all is good.

I am working with investors to form a second fund, Family Film Fund II, this summer which will invest in feature films in addition to documentaries and biographies.