Amazon.com launched its new Indie & Art House store, a place where filmmakers and indie aficionados can preview, review and discuss independent works as well as gain insight into what’s hot now in the indie and art house movie world. Additionally, actor, director, producer and CreateSpace member Jon Favreau has signed on to be the store’s first Independent Voices curator. Favreau was selected based on his work in the independent film community, and will be offering reviews and recommendations on trailblazing and undiscovered independent films.

Amazon.com’s independent film selection has been rapidly growing over the years, courtesy of CreateSpace DVD on Demand service, which enables independent filmmakers to make their films available on Amazon.com and through other sales channels. The Amazon Indie & Art House store is launching with more than 25,000 films that span many genres, including action/adventure, comedy, drama, horror, martial arts and romance. The store also includes many popular customer interaction features, such as discussion forums, customer voting, IMDb film information, reviews and blogging as well as access to titles from Amazon Unbox, Amazon’s digital video download service, where customers can rent or purchase international and art house films.

Originally posted on January 21, 2008 @ 5:55 pm