GoFish Partners With Short Film Producers
Popular Internet Film Sites, 'Undergroundfilm' and 'Big Film Shorts' Join GoFish Network's Expanding Roster of Licensed Entertainment
SAN FRANCISCO - March 15, 2007 - GoFish Corporation, the leading publicly traded online video company where millions of people come to watch, upload and share videos, today announced licensing partnerships with Undergroundfilm and Big Film Shorts to offer a variety of independent short films on the GoFish Network. The agreements will bring a vast array of unique and engaging short films to the GoFish Network, complementing its growing library of licensed content and made-for-Internet programming.
"Our goal is for GoFish to be the lightning rod for creative talent on the Internet," said Michael Downing, founder and CEO of GoFish. "Whether licensed content, user-created, or our unique made-for-Internet programming, we will continue to populate the GoFish Network with the Web's highest-quality video content."
Big Film Shorts and its flagship channel, Nano, offer a dynamic library of award-winning short films imported from around the globe. Its broad collection spans every film category and includes recognized acting talents ranging from "Desperate Housewife" Felicity Huffman to David Hyde Pierce, Zooey Deschanel, Coolio, Taye Diggs, and Janeane Garafalo, among others.
"The professionals at GoFish have been a pleasure to work with and we're confident they will find the best ways possible to get our Nano channel to the public," said David Russell, president of Big Film Shorts. "We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership."
Undergroundfilm, which operates undergroundfilm.com, the longest-running independent film site on the web, represents one of the broadest and most diverse collections of short films available. The company focuses on filmmakers who don't have access to, or choose to avoid, traditional distribution channels.
"We've helped develop many filmmakers over the years," says Daniel Watts, director of programming for Undergroundfilm. "We are pleased to offer them premium web delivery through GoFish as an integral part of our on and off-web distribution options."
About GoFish Corporation
GoFish Corporation, (OTCBB: GOFH) headquartered in San Francisco, is a leading consumer online video destination that, in two years, has grown to deliver millions of videos per month to a rapidly growing audience of enthusiasts. An early entrant into the user-generated video sector and the first publicly traded company in the space, GoFish is a place on the web where millions of people come to upload, share and watch their favorite videos from around the world. For more information about the company, go to www.gofishcorp.com.
About Undergroundfilm
From the screens of handheld devices to those of major cinemas, Undergroundfilm pursues the latest digital distribution opportunities, allowing emerging and established filmmakers to get their work out to the people. Wired Magazine calls www.undergroundfilm.com "the place on the web for serious filmmakers."
About Big Film Shorts
Nano is America's first short film channel, offering continuously updated content featuring talent both fresh and familiar. The channel showcases an ever-changing selection of award-winning short films imported from around the globe. Each is available on demand, so no more trips to the video store renting movies you've already seen or don't really want to see. If you do not have access to on demand programming, all you need is a compatible wireless device and an interest in creative filmmaking.
Media Contacts for GoFish
Nils Erdmann, GoFish Corporation, 415-738-8705, nils@gofish.com
Tom Sarris, GoFish Corporation, 415-738-8705, tom@gofish.com
Investor Contacts for GoFish
Nate Wright, Market Street Partners, 415-445-3239, nate@marketstreetpartners.com
Joann Horne, Market Street Partners, 415-445-3233, joann@marketstreetpartners.com